So everyone knows that MEC is Canada's answer to REI, right?
That said, I feel like a bit of a traitor when I say that REI is much better than MEC. They have the same system, membership cards, pretty much the same available products, and they also have their store line, however MEC doesn't have the service that REI does, and their membership doesn't offer dividends.
MEC offers high quality products for the right price, but I just wish I'd get the same customer service I've come to expect from REI. They wouldn't make me wait around 5 minutes before being acknowledged.
I never get to say this, but I think the US have one-upped us... Even if it is in the outdoor/leisure sporting goods market.
3.5 Stars.