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A few trusty places to gear up for that next expedition.

 1. Eco Outdoor Sports

202 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P6
(604) 875-6767

Category: Sporting Goods

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  8/12/2010

A cool alternative to MEC.

They have Icebreaker gear here. Ahhhhhhhhh soft warm fuzzy Merino Wool attire.
They even have wool thongs! What the f*ck?
I guess everyone's gotta have a little fun, even if you are at 10,000 feet, un-showered, and just plain…More »

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 2. Mountain Equipment Co-op

130 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3
(604) 872-7858

Category: Sporting Goods

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  8/19/2010

I have been a loyal fan since wayyyyy before they were cool!
Back in the 80's MEC was THEE place to buy hardy tree huggin outdoor gear. And it still is today, only now it is way cooler to do so.

The colours back then were appropriately 1980's. I can…More »

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