from the experts at

Adventure Gear
from the
experts at
Made in Canada
www.TaigaWorks.ca
301 West Broadway, Vancouver
COMPARISON of our Inflatable Kayaks
CUTTING-EDGE
INFLATABLE
KAYAKS
Advanced Elements® ‘Convertible’
959
$
598
Movable seats allow use as single or
double. Optional decking
available. 32˝ x 15´ 52 lbs.
$
Advanced Elements® ‘1012’
Kayak
A popular boat that delivers performance
at an attractive price. 32˝ x 10´5˝, 36 lbs.
Enjoy some exciting & exhilarating fun this summer…
Advanced Elements®
For a few hundred dollars you can purchase a new type of KAYAK that's lightweight, easy to transport,
easy to set up and easy to paddle – no skill required! Plus, it's as safe as can be – much safer than comparable boats.
Just think of all the wonderful things you’d be able to do… explore rivers, waterways and lakes, tour coastlines,
visit islands near your vacation spot, and much more.
‘Sport’
Lightweight version of the ‘1012’ kayak.
32˝x 10´5,˝ 26 lbs.
$
Inflatable single kayaks weigh 16– 29 lbs.
Most frame/inflatable single kayaks
weigh 23 – 36 lbs.
Compact:
Fits into backpack or car trunk.
Stores in closet, cabinet, or under your bed.
Safe:
Super-stable & highly resistant to rollover. Puncture-resistant multiple air chambers. Super-buoyant… virtually unsinkable.
Easy:
Quick & easy to set up and inflate (5–10 min).
Easy to paddle… practically no skill required.
Suitable for ages 6 –106.
Award-winning design, great performance.
729
‘Swing-1’ $
33˝ x 10´6˝ 25 lbs. BUOYANCY: If a hard-shell kayak gets swamped, it may sink from
under you. Sure, it can be outfitted with air bags and /or a watertight
storage compartment, doubling as a flotation chamber. But if that
chamber is open at the time of accident, it won’t be of any use. And
auxiliary air bags can’t compare with the buoyancy of an inflatable
kayak, which is one huge, multi-sectioned flotation chamber… the utmost in buoyancy.
Innova®
899
With optional decking
759
$
‘Safari’
®
1149
$
Advanced Elements®
‘Attack’
Stable & responsive whitewater
kayak.35˝ x 9´6˝, 34 lbs.
‘StraitEdge’
Sit-on-top whitewater kayak
also tracks well
on open water.
35˝x 9´8,˝ 34 lbs.
749
$
Life Vests & Paddles
See our selection
(store & website)
Innova® ‘Swing-Ex’
Longer & narrower expedition
version of the ‘Swing-1’. 29˝ x 13´5,˝ 29 lbs.
1249
$
‘Swing-2’ 33˝ x 13 ft. 31 lbs.
$
959
Innova® ‘Twist’
Another version
1249
$
Innova® ‘Sunny’
of transporting
your kayak.
Movable seats allow use as a single
or double. 31˝ x 12´8˝, 33 lbs.
Advantages of our Inflatables & Frame/Inflatables
STABILITY: Due to their fat, air-filled hulls, inflatables are wider than
regular hard-shell kayaks. This gives them tremendous stability &
resistance to capsizing. A sleek hard-shell kayak may be a bit faster,
due to it’s narrower shape – but you trade a little gain in speed for a
substantial loss in stability. Conventional hard shells are much more likely
to capsize in a rogue wave, dumping you into the water, with little chance
of getting back into the boat.
Award-winning, fully-framed, inflatable
hybrid. Quick and nimble, rivaling
the performance of a hard shell.
28˝ x 13 ft., 32 lbs.
Advanced Elements
Innova® ‘Swing’
Kayak
inside
‘Air Fusion Elite’
Versatile! For whitewater,
surf, and lakes.
28˝x 10,́ 24 lbs.
499
Inflatable & Frame/Inflatable Kayaks are…
Light:
$
Advanced Elements®
TRANSPORT: Inflatable kayaks are easy to manage. They assemble
or pack up quickly (5-10 minutes – depending on the model), and fit
into the trunk of your car, with room to spare. They can be checked as
airline baggage, or carried onto trains and buses. Many are light enough
to be carried on your back. Some even fit into your backpack. Hardshell kayaks, by contrast, can only be carried on the roof rack of your car. Plus, you need to beware of low-overhead parkades, and not leave the
boat alone – lest someone makes off with it.
279
$
Advanced Elements
®
‘Firefly’
Light & compact. For travelers
and minimalists. 35˝ x 7´10,˝ 16lbs.
‘Twist-1’ 31˝ x 8´6˝ 16 lbs.
‘Twist-2’ 36˝ x 11´9˝
24 lbs.
1198
$
539
$
Innova®
679
$
Advanced Elements®
‘Angler’
Stable craft designed
specifically for fishing.
35˝ x 9´8,̋ 41 lbs.
$
$
Advanced Elements®
‘Colorado’
Very stable, general-purpose
boat. 37˝ x 10´9,˝ 37 lbs.
598
$
439
‘Lagoon-1’
Affordable recreational kayak.
34˝ x 8´4,˝ 23 lbs.
‘Island Voyage’
With movable seats – functions
as a single or double.
37˝ x 11´2˝, 32 lbs.
Sevylor®
‘Helios II’
Touring kayak with lots of storage room.
Provision to attach an optional rudder.
30˝ x 12´6,̋ 36 lbs.
869
Not included: Optional
fishing accessories
Advanced Elements®
STORAGE: Whereas hard-shell kayaks require a garage, shed,
basement, storage locker or balcony – inflatables don’t have that
problem. They easily fit into any closet, cabinet, or under your bed.
See more kayak details at
www.TaigaWorks.ca
Lightweight, highly-rated kayak
at an affordable price.
$
499
Sevylor®
‘Tahiti’
For budget-conscious
explorers. 33˝x 10´2,˝ 25 lbs.
22950
$
Tired of having to put up with mediocre stuff from China, Vietnam, etc.?
products are made right here in Vancouver.
Industry-leading Down Bags
vs. the competition
German-Engineered
Canadian-Made
You probably know that a good down bag is far warmer,
lighter, more compactible, and also more durable than
any other sleeping bag. So, you get your money’s worth
in spades – if you shop wisely.
Many places claim to offer you the best – but is there
actually anyone who can measure up to Taiga’s highlyadvanced designs and extraordinary quality.?
Cloud – 9
Made in
Canada
Down Bags
O.K., let’s talk about the 800-pound gorilla in the room, MEC®.
We picked one of their top-rated sleeping bags, compared
it to the nearest Taiga® equivalent, and found some rather
interesting differences…
zz 850 Fillpower
European Goosedown
zz Waterproof/Breathable
Shell Fabric
Exceptional Quality • Extraordinary Value
Model
Morning Star
Made in
Canada
Talisman
Medium
(5' 9")
Large
(6' 4")
535 g
+
850 Fill Power
545 g
850 + FP
649 g
850 + FP
879 g
920 g
1060 g
Side Baffle:
NO
YES
YES
Shell Fabric:
NOT Waterproof
Total Weight:
Made in
Canada
Made in
Canada
Price:
Made in
Canada
NEW
Made in
Canada
Cloud – 9
$
27950 – 30950
Roomy ‘Barrel’ style with hood. Opens up as a quilt.
MB20: -5°C, 2.15 - 2.45 lbs. MB30: -11°C, 2.43 - 2.74 lbs.
$
31950 – 34950
$
319 – 349
50 Ultralight bag for the minimalist or adventure traveler.
T10: +5°C, 1.3 – 1.5 lbs. T20: 0°C, 1.45 – 1.71 lbs.
Morning Star
219 – 239
50 50
$
239 – 269
50 50
Did you know…
1001 Nights
Roomy ‘Barrel’ style with detachable hood. Opens up as a quilt.
Two form a double with 2 hoods.
BC20: - 5°C, 2.25 – 2.54 lbs. BC30: -11°C, 2.54 – 2.85 lbs.
Talisman
$
50
$
349 – 389
50 50
Roomy ‘Barrel’ style with separate hood.
Opens up as a quilt. Two form a double with 2 hoods.
BH30: -11°C, 2.56 – 3 lbs. BH40: -18°C, 2.95 – 3.4 lbs.
$
369 – 439
50 50
$
429 – 479
50 50
Taiga® down sleeping
bags were chosen for
the survival kits of
Canada’s CF-18
Fighter Jets.
$
31950 – 34950
Shangri-La
$349.50
Taiga® uses Sideblock Baffles on most models – except
for some simpler, lower-priced styles.
Made in
Canada
Roomy ‘Barrel’ style. Opens up as a quilt. Two form a double.
B30: -9°C, 2.32 – 2.86 lbs.
B20: -3°C, 2.03 – 2.3 lbs.
$319.50
Both bags have a loft of 5” and are fitted with draft collars
or tubes . But the lack of a sideblock baffle on the ‘Alpinlite’
is astonishing. Although costly to produce, this baffle is
vital for preventing cold spots – especially on mummy bags.
1001 Nights
Scheherazade
$650.00
Waterproof / Breathable
(MEC® website data as of 27 July 2016)
Wildcat
Shangri - La
Taiga®
‘Morningstar M20’
Regular
(fits to 6' 0")
Size:
Downfill:
(goosedown)
Scheherazade
Western Mtnr.
‘Alpinlite’
Efficient ‘Mummy’ style.
M20: -5°C, 2.03 - 2.34 lbs.
$
319 – 349
50 50
$
34950 – 38950
M30: -11°C, 2.33 - 2.65 lbs.
$
35950 – 39850
Wildcat
Expeditionary ‘Mummy’ design.
A50: -35°C, 3.36 - 3.57 lbs.
A40: -20°C, 3.0 - 3.3 lbs.
$
489 – 529
50 50
$
549 – 598
50 50
Taiga’s Waterproof / Breathable shell fabric costs more,
but it provides a huge advantage. Besides protecting the
down from moisture (tent condensation, leaky roof, wet
floor, or dew), it blocks convectional heat loss through the
shell, adding several degrees of warmth to the bag.
Yet despite these differences, the ‘Alpinlite’ is optimistically
rated to -7°C, while Taiga’s ‘Morningstar M20’ sports a
more realistic -5°C.
And then there’s the Price…
Sure, Taiga’s manufacturer-direct prices tend to be very
reasonable – but charging $300 more for a similar, if not
lesser product, seems quite a stretch… particularly for a
“non-profit,” income tax-exempt Co-Op.
For sleeping bag details see
www.TaigaWorks.ca
‘No - Sweat’
1295 – $3995
$
Power Dry Shirts
®
Tacora
18– 26 Made in
Canada
NEW
Made in
Canada
Waterproof
Helmet Cover
$
95
95
24 – 39
100% Merino
Approach 25 $
95
79
Merino T-Shirts
For ‘sweat-free’ comfort in summer and year-round.
FLEECE
For cloudy days and cool evenings in camp.
NEW
2995 – 3995
Made in
Canada
$
$
8995 – 10995
Brenta
30– 50 Wizard
24– 30 Sport & Travel Vests
Made in
Canada
Made in
Canada
Soft Shell Hoodie
Super-waterrepellent
Power Stretch 100.
Highly breathable,
super-comfy &
durable.
$
95
98
Made in
Canada
Polartec ® Microfleece
Jacket $5995
Made in
Canada
11995 – 14995
$
109 – 119
$
Waterproof/Breathable
Jackets
Polartec ® 200
Fleece Jkt.
$
95
59
Tumbleweed
95
$
39
95
(3-layer)
$
50
Made in
Canada
12– 17 17995 Asymmetric, 42– 52 $
95 95
Apex, 60 149 – 169
16995
Lightweight
Gems!
Amazing, utralight Taiga® shelter
for 1 - 2 people. 2.3 lbs.
$
Made in
Canada
Regular
198
$
95
Expedition
$
24950
Back section
converts to
a daypack
Lariat
55– 65 18995 – 19895
$
RainCheck ‘Reg.’
(2.5 layer)
11995 – 12995
$
Made in
Canada
Made in
Canada
12995 8995 – 9895
$
Bivy Shelter - 2
$
25– 30 $
$
Made in
Canada
18995
Bike Alpin
(2-layer)
259
298
(2-layer)
Attractive,
all-new
edition.
189 – 229
Chamonix
‘Regular’
Now with hideaway hood.
$
50
Calypso
Cyclopath
Waterproof/breathable.
$
95 50
359
59
Alpinist (3-layer)
NEW
New, improved version of
our famous cycle jacket.
Waterproof/breathable.
Variable ‘Vortex’ back
vent, underarm zips,
snap-on hood, fold-up
back tail, $
50
4 pockets.
Bike Pack ‘Roomy’
Driftwood
$
95
Caminata
NEW
95 Cyclopede
More details at www.TaigaWorks.ca
Imagine . . .
you’re out there exploring the backcountry …
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Midori-3
$
95
198
… as you are thus sauntering through the landscape, your progress is suddenly
blocked by an intimidating body of water… But, never fear ! Even though – truth be
told – there’s no fair maiden with long, flaxen mane waiting on the other shore, your
mind is set: you got to get to the other side…
You open your pack. and out comes
the Advanced Elements® ‘Packlite’
kayak – all 4.33 lbs of it. Advanced Elements®
Packlite Kayak
$
50
379
Packed
size
The ‘Packlite Footpump’ gets it
inflated in just 5 minutes, and with
the ‘Ultralite Pack Paddle’ you’re
on your way.
Amari Pass-2
$
95
149
$
32950
Take this nifty boat to your favourite
mountain lake. Use it to cross the
A/E Ultralite
A/E Packlite
Footpump, 0.95 lbs. $2595 Pack Paddle, 1.25 lbs. $ 4595
watery jungles of the Darién Gap
in Panama. Or traverse pathless
terrain until you reach the destination river, launch your kayak, and then pass through
spectacular panoramic settings as you float back to civilization. Sounds unrealistic, ‘cause too heavy? Not at all ! Boat, pump & paddle
add up to just 6.53 lbs.
If you add basic essentials,
like Rain Jacket & Rain Pants,
an ultralight Tent, Down Sleeping
Bag, ultralight Mattress, a
lightweight Backpack and a Water
Filter, you reach 15.05 lbs.
Hubba NX-Solo
Waterproof/Breathable
RainCheck
‘Sport’ Jacket
0.66 lbs.
AquaNix ®
Rain Pants
0.47 lbs.
13995
$
7995
$
Made in
Canada
Made in
Canada
Elixir-2
23950
$
Solitaire
9895
$
Slacker Hammock
6495
$
Optional rain fly
Toss in a Fleece Jacket (0.61 lbs.),
plus a few other rags, odds & ends,
and you’ll end up with about 19 – 20
lbs., without food. Bivy Shelter-2
2.3 lbs.
19895
$
Made in
Canada
And if you don’t take the boat
along, this weight drops to a mere
13 lbs. Not bad at all !
Wondering about stove, fuel and
cook set? Seriously? Do you
really need cooked meals 365
days a year? Why not enjoy
some wholesome snacks for
a couple of days…
ThermaRest ®
Talisman
Down Bag
$
50
T20-M, 1.47 lbs. 239
Made in
Canada
Vaude ®
‘Brenta’
Backpack
50 l., 2.9 lbs.
However, we do carry stoves
weighing as little as 73 g /0.16 lbs.,
and lightweight cookware. So, if you insist, we’ll happily
sell you these items.
14995
$
Sawyer ®
Made in
Canada
301 West Broadway, Vancouver
604-875-6644 • 604-875-8388
Mon. - Sat. 10:00 - 6:00 pm
www.TaigaWorks.ca
You see, enjoying the outdoors
doesn’t require a ‘heavy’
commitment…
NeoAir XLite
0.57 lbs. $
13995
Microfleece Jacket
0.61 lbs. $5995
‘Mini’ Water
Filter
0.12 lbs.
$
2995
So get out there and have some fun!
Taiga Works ® reserves the right to change prices without notice.