Mountain Hardwear

May 22, 2026

Tent Canopy Fabrics Explained: Urethane Polyester, Osmo, and Silnylon

Not all tent fabrics are equal. In this guide, Franc from Plein Air Entrepôt compares urethane-coated polyester, Nemo's Osmo fabric, and silicone-coated nylon (silnylon) — three materials with very different lifespans, weights, and wet-weather performance. Find out which one is right for your next adventure.

May 11, 2026

3 Things to Know Before Buying a Sleeping Bag : The PAE Outdoor guide

Down or synthetic? Comfort rating or extreme rating? Mummy or semi-rec? Franc from Plein Air Entrepôt breaks down the 3 essential factors to choosing the right sleeping bag and avoiding costly mistakes.

May 6, 2026

How to Choose Your Mid Layer: The PAE Outdoor Guide

Down, synthetic or high-pile fleece? Our outdoor experts help you choose the right mid layer for your activity. Gear up at PAE Outdoor — up to 60% off.

August 1, 2022

5 tips for choosing the RIGHT sleeping bag

Do you dream of a deep, restful sleep in the middle of the woods and being woken up by birdsong in the morning? Are you still going to climb a...

July 1, 2022

Outdoor cooking: How to eat (almost) like at home

Managing food while camping or on an expedition can be complicated without a minimum of preparation. To make your meals in nature a real success, we have established 5 tips...

July 1, 2022

Our best hiking boots 2021

An overview of our best hiking boots for 2022, as well as our team's favorites.

July 1, 2022

The 10 luxury essentials you must bring while camping this summer

he camping season is well underway and we have asked each member of the outdoor warehouse troop to suggest a luxury item that you would not do without when camping!...

June 30, 2022

What are the best running shoes for you?

The beautiful days are back and so is running! For your workouts to be effective and comfortable, choosing the right running shoe for your needs is essential. However, with the...

July 15, 2021

5 Benefits of hiking

It is impressive to see how simple a business like hiking can have as much positive impact on our health and well-being. What we love about the Trek, It is...

October 26, 2020

Guide 101 PAE: Insulators

Insulators are an integral part of the multilayer system so popular in outdoor activities. But, it can be a little difficult at times to navigate and know how to dress...

September 24, 2020

Top 10 must-haves for fall hiking

Personally, fall is my favorite season. Nature is quietly preparing for winter by revealing its most beautiful colors. In the mountains, the landscape is impressive. It becomes a little less...

August 30, 2020

Everything for fall camping: the 5 essential equipment

One of the positive points of summer 2020 is that Quebecers will have reconnected with the nature of their beautiful province. Campsites are reserved until late this fall. The nights...