Florida always feels like a good spot when the ice and snow pile up in front of the house, and this year was no different. I spent a week on the gulf this winter. Fishing, eating, drinking, and doing everything I couldn't do outdoors back home. Sure, you can fish on the ice, but I'd much rather be in shorts and a t-shirt sitting on a bench in the sun with a …
Read moreIf you don't know, you do now. We at Team Paddle Junkie have an obsession with water bottles and cups. From stainless steel to the squishy travel cups you shove in your backpack to celebrate later. They come in all shapes and sizes, and Miir has quickly become one of our favorites. With new designs and packages coming out on what feels like a weekly basis, we ar…
Read moreThere is a comedian that has a skit about his friend using Axe body spray to cover up the scent of some of his illicit behaviors before entering a bar. First off, we’re not 14 years old any more, it’s high time to step up our game when it comes to smelling like you cleaned yourself. No longer do we have to put up with smelling like your grandpa or smelling like th…
Read moreI just really got into fishing within the last 3 years. Whenever I hit the local sporting goods store, I continually have a 20-40 dollar problem with my tackle. That's okay if you have fun and can't put a price on fun. This year I decided to try my hand at fly fishing. I have some basic knowledge on how to tie the proper knots and the motion required to get …
Read moreWe love water bottles here at Paddle Junkie, and I gather that we are not the only ones. I just can't seem to get enough from the classic Nalgene to huge reusable growlers. I sticker them faithfully and bring them everywhere. My emotional support water bottle is real, and I found a few new favorites! Miir launched in 2010 after founder Bryan Papé had a near-deat…
Read moreFather's day is rapidly approaching, and trying to figure out what to get a person who seemingly has everything and needs nothing can be difficult. Don't fret; Team Paddle Junkie has you covered. A few gift ideas below for the dad in your life. CRKT - CEO Pocket Knife - MSRP - $45.00 Designed by Richard Rogers and sleek enough to be mistaken for a pen, the C…
Read moreSpring weather in the midwest can be best described as ephemeral. One day, it is 75 degrees, and suddenly the winter blues have faded away. You feel sunshine for what feels like the first time in months. Then suddenly, the next day brings a deluge of rain. Ruining your weekend plans of tromping around in the woods, looking for spring forageables. With the right gear…
Read moreRegardless 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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