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Northbound Gear Supports India’s Farmers and Fair Trade Worldwide
Jan 28, 2021
Northbound Gear Supports India’s Farmers and Fair Trade Worldwide

In a commitment to support fair trade worldwide, Northbound Gear supports Indian farmers in their fight against corporate greed.

Women's hiking pants
buying guidesDec 14, 2020
Women Hiking Pants: A Complete Guide to Choosing Hiking Pants for Women

When you set out for a hike, you naturally want to make the most of it. One of the ways to ensure this is by having the correct type of pants. With the right pants, you're assured of both comfortab...

Northbound Gear Winter Donation
Nov 2, 2020
Northbound Gear Winter Donation

Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others and a lasting impact in our community, we're donating 1000 cold weather items to those in need.  

hiker with a dog
ambassadorSep 16, 2020
Meet Our Brand Ambassador – Riley

Research suggests that spending time outdoors has a positive impact on mental health. Our brand ambassador Riley is a living embodiment of this fact. In this post, Riley gives his life story and ho...

Canada's Best Hikes: Top Trails from Every Province and Territory
Aug 19, 2020
Canada's Best Hikes: Top Trails from Every Province and Territory

Welcome to our exploration of Canada's premier hiking destinations, presented by Northbound Gear. As a country renowned for its expansive wilderness, captivating landscapes, and varied ecosystems, ...

hiking boots
buying guidesJun 24, 2020
What to Look for When Shopping for Hiking Boots

Choosing a hiking boot is like choosing a relationship partner. Choose the wrong boot, and you'll swear off hiking. With hiking boots, you need to choose boots that are compatible with how and whe...

Onwards & Upwards—Northbound Gear's Response to Covid 19
May 7, 2020
Onwards & Upwards—Northbound Gear's Response to Covid 19

I want you to think about your routine once you come home from a shopping trip.  What do you do with the packaging? Do you cram it with other shopping bags beneath your kitchen sink, or do you toss...

women's hiking gear
buying guidesApr 30, 2020
Women's Specific Hiking Gear

It’s common knowledge that women and men are built differently. Women have different body shapes, are smaller than men, move differently, and sleep a bit colder. These differences have resulted in...

Slow fashion is our answer to fast fashion. Photo of a pile of clothes
sustainabilityApr 14, 2020
Our Response to the Environmental Damage Caused by Fast Fashion

Thanks to fast fashion, clothes are more affordable than ever before.As a result, the average wardrobe has increased by 60% from 2000 to 2014.But what is the true cost of fast fashion and is it wor...