It has been far too long since we did a Gear GiveAway! I have a prize pack here with stuff from Redington , Snowpeak , Rite in the Rain , Kor Water Bottles , and several others.... Here's what you need to do. Simply spread the word on your social media network of choice, then let us know. Facebook fans , share The Paddle Junkie on your wall and tell your f…
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Read moreMaybe it's my inner hippie, I'm not sure, but I love me some Tie-Dye. Since I was little my "favorite" shirt has always been a swirly, colorful, often band related cotton T-shirt. It wasn't until I grew up, (OK got a little older - still working on the growing up part) that I realized that cotton was not an ideal technical fabric. If you wal…
Read moreWell, it happened. Fall is here. The leaves are dropping from the trees and there is a chill in the air. Whether you are headed out camping, going up to the cabin or (like me, unfortunately) cleaning up the yard this weekend, here are a few things that will make life easier for ya'. Best Made American Felling Axe : Nothing feels more like fall than a campfi…
Read moreIndian Summer has been both a blessing and a curse. While I have more than enjoyed October thus far with temps in the 70's and 80's, and simply amazing weather, it has left me ill prepared. I am heading north this weekend and the forecast is less spectacular. The further north we go, the worse it gets. No shorts and flip-flops, but boots and jackets and I …
Read moreFrom Terje Sorgjerd the creator of one of the most viral time-lapse videos on the net The Aurora . Sorgjerd captures one of the most amazing shots of the Milky Way ever. Tweet <div style="display:none;"><img src="//pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-f829…
Read moreRevo has held a position at the top of the sunglass maker ladder for nearly 30 years. Another gift from the Space Race, the NASA conceived coatings Revo used in it's original lenses put them light-years ahead of the competition. Since 1999 they have been under the Luxottica umbrella; parent company to Oakley, Ray-Ban, Arnette and K&L (which used to be Kill…
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Read moreI ran into these videos on UpaDowna site a few days ago, our buddies over there know comedy when they see it. I can't get enough. They make me laugh out loud every time I watch 'em. Good stuff... Original music and narration by Juno. The Possum Posse Tweet <div style="display:none;"&…
Read moreUntil recently I did not think of socks as a piece of technical gear. I mean, how creative can you get with a tube of fabric you stick your foot into? Well, I had no idea. As I delve deeper into the science behind how a sock is constructed I find that the difference is huge. Materials, placement of seams and shape of the sock all play a huge role in comfort and p…
Read moreThis is just further proof that I need to make a trip to Alaska. The Northern Lights on a level unlike anything I have ever seen before.... Tweet <div style="display:none;"><img src="//pixel.quantserve.…
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