09/01/2026
One last hike before summer slips away? 🥾🌲
Labour Day weekend is a pretty good excuse to get out on the trail and soak up a little more of the West Country before fall settles in.
Whether you're heading out for a short afternoon hike or planning a bigger adventure, we’ve got you covered with Hiking shoes, Osprey packs, Silva walking sticks, compasses and binoculars, water containers, bear spray and holsters, and Tifosi sunglasses.
Stop in, get geared up, and get outside.
Direct Outdoor Gear
Open 9–6, 7 days a week
Sundre, Alberta
Because there’s always time for one more hike. 🌲🥾
08/30/2026
🌿 Have you discovered Olea Naturals at Direct Outdoor Gear?
We carry a great selection of locally made Olea products, including Outdoor Defense, Trail Guard Spray, Magnesium Oil Spray, Anti-Itch Stick, hiking-size soap, lip balm, Sun Solace Cream, essential oil blends and more.
Perfect for the trail, the campsite, the cabin, or just everyday life. 🌲
Made right here in Sundre. ❤️
Come check out the Olea Naturals selection at Direct Outdoor Gear. Sundre AB
We’re open 9–6, 7 days a week!
08/29/2026
A little reminder that Direct Outdoor Gear is here in Sundre. 😊
We’re open 9–6, 7 days a week, with fishing, camping, hiking, biking, outdoor clothing, snacks and more.
Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or just want to wander around and see what we have, come on in and say hi.
We’d love to see you!
102 6th Ave NW Sundre Ab. Across from the Kings Hotel.
08/28/2026
Great turnout tonight for Bear Smart Workshop. Thank you Mountain View BearSmart Society for coming to share their valuable knowledge and experiences!
08/26/2026
🔥 Campfire Recipes! 🏕️🍳
There’s just something about food cooked over a campfire that makes it taste better! 😋
Maybe it’s your famous foil-pack dinner, a breakfast cooked in a cast iron pan, bannock over the fire, or a recipe that’s been passed down through your family.
What’s your favourite campfire recipe? 🔥
Mine is in the comments! 👇 We’d love to see what everyone is cooking around the fire this summer. And who knows, you might just give someone a new camping favourite! ❤️🏕️
08/24/2026
🔥 Campfire cooking just hits different! 🔥
There’s something special about gathering around the fire, slowing down, and cooking a meal the old-fashioned way. ❤️
Our cast iron Dutch ovens are perfect for campfire cooking. Put them right on the hot coals and you can make everything from hearty stews and chili to roast dinners, cobblers, and fresh-baked bread.
They’re durable, versatile, and built to last for years of camping adventures.
Come check out our cast iron Dutch ovens at Direct Outdoor Gear, Sundre AB and get ready to make some delicious memories around the fire! 🏕️🔥🍲
Simple gear. Great food. Good memories. ❤️
08/23/2026
🔥 Adventure doesn’t always need a fuel canister!
The Kelly Kettle lets you boil water in minutes using just what nature provides, sticks, twigs and a little fire. Perfect for camping, hiking, or making a warm drink by the lake. 🌲🏕️☕
No fuel to pack. Just grab a handful of dry twigs and get the kettle going!
Come check out the Kelly Kettle at Direct Outdoor Gear, Sundre AB. 🏔️🔥
08/22/2026
Darn Tough! These socks are amazing. 🧦🏔️
We spent some time looking for a sock brand we could feel good about bringing into Direct Outdoor Gear, and Darn Tough stood out for two big reasons: the amazing reviews and their lifetime guarantee. ❤️
Merino wool helps keep your feet comfortable in all kinds of conditions, making these socks a great choice for hiking, camping, fishing, or everyday adventures. 🥾🎣🏕️
And the best part? If they wear out, Darn Tough will replace them.... FOR LIFE!!! 🙌
We’ve got some fun styles at Direct Outdoor Gear, Sundre AB 😀
08/17/2026
👇 Tell us your most underrated outdoor essential!
We wanna learn from you.