( ADDITIONAL HANDLING FEES MAY STILL APPLY )
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ORDERS OVER $175
( ADDITIONAL HANDLING FEES MAY STILL APPLY )
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ORDERS OVER $175
Welcome to the Boundary Waters Catalog, Ely’s #1 Adventure Retail Shop that continues to improve on the Piragis family’s original vision and twin commitment to wilderness and paddling. Whether you are coming to Ely for vacations to spend some time with your family or have plans to canoe the BWCA Wilderness lakes with your friends, we have got a wide range of top-notch canoe camping gear and accessories to help you cowboy up for your trips.
Our online store boasts an extensive collection of high-quality outdoor clothing, camping tools, and canoe gear, Northwoods gifts, artisan-painted paddles, books, BWCAW Maps, ultralight canoes and much more.
You can find everything from handcrafted pottery, and hand-forged axes to a lot of different types of gear for fishing, and everything else you need for canoe country camping.
For over four decades, since 1979, we have been dedicated and worked passionately to instill the love in like-minded people for paddling kayaks and canoes in wilderness settings. What makes us different from the competition is our work philosophy that is centered around this kind of lifestyle, and our people who have been with us from the start.
We have traveled and experienced the Boundary Waters extensively which gives us an edge over other outfitters in the industry. We take the time out to use the equipment that we sell. To ensure you only get the best quality of products, the gear that we stock here has been tried and tested before each item makes it into our catalog.
Boundary Waters Catalog includes everything imaginable you will need for canoe country camping, and a lot of essential items that cross over to camping, hiking, outdoor skills training and canoeing in your outdoor areas closer to home, like hand-forged axes, knives, tools, books, coffee, and dehydrated food meals. Browse around and shop the best from Ely, Minnesota.
All set for your next canoe camping expedition?
Reach out to us at 218-365-6745 to learn more about our outfitting services, guided trips, and expert advice. Order your favorite products online today and enjoy free standard shipping on all purchases over $175. If you haven’t already, subscribe to our email newsletter and be the first to receive special offers and the latest updates from our hometown, Ely, MN, on the edge of the BWCAW.
Super helpful and so much to choose from. Typical Patagonia and other brands for outfitting or replacing forgotten items prior to BWCA. They do a great job of showcasing local small business owners especially marginally folks, such as women etc.
Jennifer G.
Just finished up a 6 day trip where Piragis outfitted us. I was impressed with the quality of the gear as well as the well stocked store. They had everything we needed..be careful though as they really make sure you will NOT go hungry out there. The staff is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions pre and post trip. I will use them again.
Shawn B.
Very friendly staff awesome bookstore.
Matt B
Referencing the Original Bug Shirt. Probably the best pre-trip purchase for our trip in June. It made late afternoons more tolerable.
Steve S
We made S'mores pie on our Canoe Trip - Robert P
Robert P
Great souvenir t-shirts, high adventure camping gear and clothing. Great for gifts as well. Fun to browse this store if ever in Ely..
Peggy A