I would like to buy a day hiking backpack and an overnight hiking backpack, a winter hiking boot, winter waterproof jacket.What brand I should buy and where to find a good deal?
Your first opton locally is to visit MEC main store on 130 West Broadway during the weekdays or evenings. You get better attention from the sales rep on the floor. You need to try them out in person on Backpacks and Boots.
Once you zoned in the brand, model and style, you can check out the REI and other US online shops for deals if you can travel to the States freely.
You do not go wrong with MEC
great costumer service and good return policy.
US on line shopping
You can not try it or feel it
color are not exact as you see it on line.
shipping cost is high and very often it is not worth of return it.
you also have to pay tax.
I did not have good experience.