GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE!
Expert-curated fishing and hunting gifts to make your loved one’s time in the Canadian outdoors unforgettable
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SMARTBUYGLASSES CANADA
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Outdoor folks love their shades—and unlike most people, we actually need them to make the most of our adventures. That’s especially true for fishing, where good polarized lenses are almost as essential as your rod and reel. The tricky part is finding enough choice at sensible prices. That’s where SmartBuyGlasses Canada stands out. They carry all the major brands anglers care about, often at prices that make you do a double take. Case in point: the excellent Smith Riptides shown above (complete with impressive ChromaPop lenses) come in about $100 cheaper than on the Smith site.
SmartBuyGlasses also includes free lenses and free Canada-wide shipping, along with a two-year warranty and 100-day returns—a combination that makes online buying feel almost risk free. Their Virtual Try-On and Lens Scanner app make it easy to pick frames and input prescriptions from home. If you’re looking for new shades, this is a genuinely smart buy.
Learn more: www.smartbuyglasses.ca
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BROOKIE BACKPACK DRY BAG
For a decade Alaska-based Fishe has been making feminine-but-practical apparel for hardcore women anglers, often in colourful artistic fish-inspired patterns. Lately the company has added sling packs and dry bags in its lively patterns, including the Brookie—a pattern close to the hearts of many Canadian trout enthusiasts. It’s a versatile, waterproof 28-litre pack designed for fly anglers, as well as hikers, commuters and all kinds of adventurers. As well as the striking pattern, it boasts a roll-top closure, quick-release buckles, padded backpack straps and a splashproof exterior pocket.
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Learn more: www.fishewear.co
BOOT ORIGINAL WEIGHT OTC
Think toe socks are just a kooky novelty? Think again. Injinji’s Boot Original Weight OTC (Over the Calf) sock is engineered for those who spend long hours on their feet. And the five-toe design helps prevent blisters, manages moisture and permits natural toe splay to distribute body weight more evenly. In addition, zonal cushioning absorbs shock, and the over the calf fit stays secure without bulk—delivering hardworking support with every step. Admittedly, this sock design is not for everyone, but those who love them are true converts. They come in three sizes and seven colours.
Learn more: www.injinji.com
PULL START FIRE GRILL
In 2023’s Holiday Gift Guide we highlighted the handy and impressive Pull Start Fire firestarters which, as the name implies, burst into flame just from pulling a string. Now the company is back with a portable disposable grill, using their pull-start technology and a pre-loaded solid charcoal brick. One pull, and it’s ready to go in five minutes, and delivers up to three hours of high, even heat, with corner-to-corner cooking. It’s a heck of an idea for camping, the beach or anywhere you want to grill, but don’t have the space (or will) to haul a full size barbecue, charcoal and lighter fluid.
Learn more: www.pullstartfire.com