The Paddle Junkie

Sanborn Canoe - Gunflint Paddle Review

The sheer number of choices you have when choosing outdoor gear has grown to staggering heights. In a time where science and technology have invaded every facet of our lives, there is something refreshing about handling a product made from natural materials. Carbon fiber, Kevlar and fiberglass all promise increased strength and durability while reducing weight. These…

New Balance 921’s – Water shoes built for the back-country

Always on the lookout for new footwear, I spotted the New Balance 921’s and I was instantly intrigued. Water shoes have always seemed like a great idea, but until recently they have been unable to deliver as one would hope. I have long been a fan of the New Balance Outdoor line of sneakers; they have been my cross-trainer of choice for as long as I can remember. …

Sanuk Scurvey

I have been wanting a new pair of boat shoes for a couple of years now and every time I tell my wife I want to get a pair she rolls her eyes and says, “No way!” Apparently, she doesn’t want me looking any dorkier than I already am. I decided to look for a shoe that was similar to a boat shoe, but is a bit “cooler” and trendier. So, I checked out the Sanuk website an…

Performance Sunglasses without the Price Tag

There are three things I grab every time I leave the house; my keys, my wallet and my sunglasses. I can manage without pretty much everything else. Keys and cash are obvious to most people, but shades may not make your list. I, on the other hand, find those first. I am blessed/cursed with relatively light sensitive eyes. This is great when hiking through the woods on…

Cajun Custom Rods - Fish slaying pieces of art...

I would guess that the majority of your gear decisions are based on the performance qualities of the particular item you are looking for. Function before form is a requirement when trusting your enjoyment, if not your safety, to a piece of equipment. Thanks to Jaesen at Cajun Custom Rods I have seen that the two are not mutually exclusive. Cajun Custom Rods builds h…

GoLite Eden 2 Tent - A 2 person camping fortress

I have a fondness for the simple, especially in my gear. The more complex, the more moving parts, the more likely something will go wrong. When I took a first look at the Eden 2 from GoLite , it looked anything but simple. Unlike the tents I have used in the past this was not a free-standing set-up. It took me and a buddy about 15 minutes to get the poles, which had…