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When shopping for camping equipment in Toronto, it’s important to keep in mind the challenges that come with camping outdoors like rain, wind, extreme temperatures, annoying bugs, and more. The difference between a fun outing and the worst weekend ever often comes down to what gear you bring. Make sure you’re prepared for your trip by choosing your equipment sensibly.Since your tent will be your shelter from the elements, be sure to pick one that will hold up well during a storm. Good wate …

No one knows the future. You can find pretty accurate weather predictions, but that’s about it as far as it goes in knowing what’s going to happen in a few days or even a few hours. All you can do is prepare to the best of your abilities for the moment when you need to be self-sufficient. That means having all the survival equipment in Toronto you might need someday.At Al Flaherty’s, we have a lot of outdoor and survival knowledge, and we’re talking about real-world scenarios that could ha …

When you’re out on the trails, you can’t stop by a convenient shop and pick up something you need that you forgot at home. There’s no same-day delivery service in the forest. Everything you need when you’re bushwhacking, you have to carry on your back. More than that, though, you need to make sure the gear you have is dependable and can stand up to what you dish out.We know those facts very well at Al Flaherty’s, and that’s why we’ve written this blog post. We want to share the knowledge w …

The saying goes that “there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing.” That applies as well to the gear you carry when you head into the wild. There’s no such thing as bad gear, just having the wrong thing at the wrong time.The team at Al Flaherty’s put together this post to help outdoor adventurers find the gear they need. It’s a good idea to pay heed because, with more than 70 years of experience in the business, they know a thing or two about bushcraft tools in Toronto. …

Seeing clearly, often over long distances, is vital for many outdoor pursuits. If you’re a hunter, you know what we mean.The team at Al Flaherty’s knows all about it as they’ve been supplying sport optics across Canada for more than 70 years. In this post, they decided to share some knowledge on the importance of sport optics.Imagine sitting at the edge of a clear cut and see something moving along the far side. Before you decide to risk a shot, you have to make certain what it is, right? …