Franc's Pro Tips

Our best hiking boots 2021
An overview of our best hiking boots for 2022, as well as our team's favorites.

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...

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...

Best backpacking backpack: 5 essential criteria
Summer has arrived and, by the way, many of you are planning to explore Quebec this summer. For years, people have hiked everywhere with a backpack containing all the necessary...

Do your multi-layers
The 5-layer theory DIncreasingly, people are discovering the usefulness and effectiveness of the multi-layered technique. Its main function is to provide all the necessary equipment in a minimum of technical...

5 superb hikes near Montreal
The Plein Air Entrepôt team has prepared a selection of our best places to hike this fall. We have something for all levels! The immediate neighbor ... The Boucherville Islands...