The Paddle Junkie

Rab Micro Jacket Fleece - Gear Review

A little more than a week after returning from our Boundary Waters Gear Test and we are still daydreaming of shore lunches and a star-filled night sky. You really couldn't have asked for better camping weather, as long as you packed properly. We had daytime temps in the upper 70's with bluebird sky, but the first couple of nights got a little chilly, droppi…

S4 and Typhoon Optics Sunglasses - Gear Review

Anyone that spends time on the water understands the need for a pair of quality sunglasses. Polarized lenses reduce the amount of glare we see as the sun's rays reflect off shiny objects, like water. The range of quality in polarized glasses is incredible. You can pick up a pair of "polarized" glasses at the gas station for about $10 or you can splur…

Adidas Outdoor Boat CC Lace - Gear Review

Adidas introduced it's newest line-up of Outdoor focused products back in January at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. With the US launch slated for Fall 2011, you will want to keep your eyes peeled for a rugged departure from their traditional products. The products fall into one of two categories; "Mountainsport" and "Hiking/Trekking". The…

GE DV1 Pocket Video Camera - Gear Review

Ultra portable digital video cameras are all the rage. The thought of being able to take quality video without lugging around a camcorder the size of the NYC phone book is intriguing to say the least. Several of the latest models even boast "Full HD" video quality along with other usability and durability promises. We took the GE DV1 out for a spin, here…

Sanuk & Timbuk2 travel gear give-away

Click Here and check out the official Facebook entry page... So here is the skinny.... Good luck! Grand Prize 1 lucky winner will be randomly selected from the group of people who correctly guess how many women’s size 7 individual Sanuks fit inside a size small (20") Timbuk2 Copilot roller. That lucky winner will win: *1 size small Timbuk2 Copilot R…

Baladeo 34 Gram Folding Knife- Gear Review

For some people, every gram counts. Climbing a 300 foot rock cliff, you don't want to be dragging any more weight than absolutely necessary. Whether you fall into that category, or you just like to have gear that is unlike anything else on the market, check out the 34G folding knife from Baladeo. As the name says, this elegant folder weighs in at a minuscule …