Terrex
Shell Buyer's Guide (Revisited)
Regardless of the season having a quality shell jacket is something you're never sorry you have, and when you don't you're disappointment in yourself . Definitely our favorite piece when it comes to gear, the hard shell's main purpose of course is to keep you dry, but it does so much more. The term "shell" is not by accident. These coats …
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spinning reel
Saltwater Fishing Rig Review - Penn Reel and Fenwick Rod
It's getting close to spring, and I, for one, can't wait to get out on the open water and do some fishing. When you're from the midwest, you have to get out of the snow and into the sunshine; that's precisely what happened for me. Some siblings moved to Florida a while back and have to make a yearly trip to the Sunshine state for some good weather, g…
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Yeti Cooler
Annual Ultimate Outdoor Lovers Holiday Gift Guide
We're down to under a month to get all your shopping done. We at the Paddle Junkie have hand picked a few of our favorite items that everyone should have at their disposal. Ranging from $400 dollar boots to $20 cups we have a wide arrange of gifts selected for any budget. And if for some reason you can't figure out who to give these two, I'm willing to b…
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Winter
Helly Hansen - Triple Layer Technology Guide
As you may know, Team Paddle Junkie are huge fans of Helly Hansen and the exceptional gear they produce. I've received the question multiple times on favorite gear company and the answer is always the same, Helly Hansen. From boat shoes to ski shells, Helly has you covered. Layering different pieces allows for you to be prepared for all sorts of weather and…
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Water Bottle
Water Bottle Extravaganza
I would assume most people have one, maybe two water bottles. We at The Paddle Junkie have a slight obsession, verging on addiction for water bottles. I almost always have one on me for any occasion and each one serves the same purpose but with pro's and con's to each style. It's an easy home for stickers with each bottle having it's own personality …
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Travel
Cotopaxi - Nepal 65L Backpack - Gear Review
Cotopaxi, founded in 2009, does things a bit different than most outdoor gear brands, they sell exclusively online. This direct-to-customer model allows them to cut costs, use better materials, and extend the savings to the customers without the brick-and-mortar markup. Another unique thing about this company is they're one of, if not, the only outdoor gear bra…
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womens
Fjallraven - Kanken Laptop Backpack - Gear Review
With Summer fast approaching and school on the brink of summer break, the last thing on people's minds right now is backpacks. But I have found the game changer for all genders and ages for carrying your essentials, the Fjallraven Kånken. In 1978, Fjallraven created this pack for Swedish school children to help prevent back issues. This grew from a child…
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Watershoes
Astral Brewer Water Shoes - Gear Review
Astral's Brewers in Black It is no secret that I am a fan of water shoes, but the vast majority of them are incredibly purpose built. They look like something designed for a jog on the moon, or glorified sandals. That is fine, in most cases. What Astral has done with their new Brewer shoes turns that all on it's head. Take you favorite lounging snea…
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