The Paddle Junkie

Become a Paddle Junkie Gear Tester

Ever think "Man, it would be fun to be able to test all kinds of new gear like the crew at The Paddle Junkie"? Well, here's your chance. We have a mountain of fishing gear piling up and we need all hands on deck to get it tested. Spring is already here and we need to get this gear in action ASAP. So, we are doing a Gear GiveAway and one lucky winner…

Osprey's Meridian Wheeled Travel Bag - Gear Review

I am going cut to the chase on this one: the Meridian 22" Convertible Wheeled Pack from Osprey Packs can be used for just about every type of trip you can think of! Whether you are going international or domestic, business or pleasure, this will serve your purpose. I took this with me on a week-long trip to Sao Paulo Brazil , and a short stint to New Orlea…

Cool Cat Pro - Gear Review

We may be just days away from Spring according to the calendar, but apparently Mother Nature doesn't care about the date. With a few inches of fresh snow and high temps in the upper 20's, flowers and green grass feel like a myth more than ever. So, for now we will continue to get out and play in the snow. In my battle against the elements this winter, I h…

Mountainsmith's Wraith Daypack- Gear Review

Mountainsmith has brought one of their most award winning lines of packs back from the dead with the rebirth of their Mountainlight series. Purpose built to be fast and light, these packs are loaded with features normally reserved for larger more robust long-haul gear. We had the chance to test out the Wraith 25, in my opinion an ideal day to light overnight pa…

Vasque Snow Junkies - Gear Review

For a guy that would live in flip flops his whole life if given the option, I now have a good back up plan for the winter months. I have spent a couple months testing the Snow Junkies from Vasque and I am a fan. In Minnesota this year we have had a big snow year, so these have been a life saver for my winter excursions both in the snow and on the ice. In m…