The Paddle Junkie

Minnesota Waterfall Surfing???

I live just blocks from this Waterfall, the thought of surfing off of it never crossed my mind..... Until now that is... Risk of injury: High .... Risk of arrest: Very High .... Potential for fun: Astronomical.... Maybe the wakeboard and a winch would work better? Thinking I may have a hard time getting the gear past the Park Patrol Officer though. I…

Bomber Gear Bombination Shorts - Gear Review

For those of us "Up North", shorts season is pretty much history, but I have a pair you need to put on your Birthday/Christmas/Hanukkah/Easter wish lists. If you can still get out on the water now, or if you want to be the first one in when the ice is out in Spring, the Bombination Shorts from Bomber Gear are ideal. At first glance these look like…

Columbia River's S.P.E.W. Knife - Gear Review

There are few things higher on the list of "must haves" in the woods than a quality knife. Honestly, I usually have 2 or 3 on me if I am ever more than a couple of miles from the car. When venturing off the beaten path and you are going to be in a situation where you can go from serenity to survival in a matter of minutes, nothing beats a sturdy fixed bla…

Slump Test- Roaring Lion Energy Drink

Once again, I have fallen into that mid-afternoon slump. I have to study about 400 years worth of Architecture for a history class, so I need a boost. Luckily, I have a Roaring Lion Energy Drink waiting for me in the fridge. Let’s see how the afternoon plays out. 3:38 PM- Crack open can, take first sip. Pretty sugary taste, what I expected. The taste is com…

Keen's Turia Water Shoes - Gear Review

review by Greg "Mr. Montana" Reid On our annual trip to the Boundary Waters I tested out the Keen Turia water shoes and could not have been happier. I am the eldest of our group and I have gone for the past four years. I have recently had a bout with Planter Fasciitis so my participation in the testing trip was in question. While still tryi…