CampWreck

STORE

The Bear Wagon Gear Shop

Your vancouver island camping hub

Find the gear you need, whether you’re renting for your trip or exploring reviews before you buy. CampWreck makes camping on Vancouver Island simple.

Rent, Camp, Relax

Essentials

From full setups to just the extras you’re missing, our rentals help you enjoy Vancouver Island without worry.

Easy

Book online, show up, and your adventure is ready. No packing marathons, no store runs, just go.

Choice

From family tents to compact stoves, pick what fits your trip and skip the gear you don’t need.

Secure

Every rental is cleaned, maintained, and backed by a fair deposit system, so you camp with confidence.

Reserve your camping gear online

Your Island trip starts here.

Tested On Vancouver Island

Read detailed product reviews and recommendations on the gear we trust.

In the near future, we’ll be expanding this store to include hand-picked equipment and exclusive CampWreck / Bear Wagon merchandise designed for campers who want reliability, comfort, and a little West Coast spirit.

Featured Gear Reviews

Lighting and Power

Shelter and Sleeping

Lighting and Power

Primus Micron Lantern Review

The Primus Micron Lantern punches well above its weight: it’s compact, ultra-light, and delivers an impressive glow for its size. The mesh screen is easy

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Shelter and Sleping

Comfort and Leisure

Camp Cook

Comfort and Leisure

Woods Mammoth Chair

The Woods Mammoth Chair is my go-to camping chair for comfort and reliability. Big enough to stretch out in, yet still easy to haul around,

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Camp Cook

YETI ICE

Introduction When it comes to keeping food and drinks cold on camping trips, a reliable ice pack is worth its weight in gold. YETI Ice

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Coming Soon to CampWreck

We’re just getting started. Soon, the CampWreck Store will feature curated camping equipment and exclusive Bear Wagon merchandise — built for campers who love exploring Vancouver Island. From practical gear bundles to unique branded items, you’ll be able to shop directly with us. Stay tuned — adventure-ready gear is on its way

Most Recent Gear Reviews

YETI ICE

Introduction When it comes to keeping food and drinks cold on camping trips, a reliable ice pack is worth its weight in gold. YETI Ice

Read More »

Woods Mammoth Chair

The Woods Mammoth Chair is my go-to camping chair for comfort and reliability. Big enough to stretch out in, yet still easy to haul around,

Read More »

Primus Micron Lantern Review

The Primus Micron Lantern punches well above its weight: it’s compact, ultra-light, and delivers an impressive glow for its size. The mesh screen is easy

Read More »

Top Picks

Best Budget

Read about budget friendly gear

Best Overall

Everyone’s favourite sleeping bag

 

Best Ultralight

When every gram counts on the trail.

Coming soon – ultra light picks on there way

Brands We Recommend

Store FAQ

Yes. Some links may earn us a small commission at no cost to you. We only recommend gear we’d use ourselves.

We prioritize gear we’ve used in coastal conditions. For items we haven’t field‑tested yet, we rely on reputable specs and user data.

We link to retailers; prices can change. Always check the retailer’s page for current pricing and stock.

Absolutely — reach out via our contact page with the product name and why you’re curious about it.

Independent recommendations • No inventory • Affiliate-supported

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Address

5396 Leslie Cresent Nanaimo BC

V9V1T1

Email

Stanley@campwreck.com

Phone

250-815-5590