Regardless of the season having a quality shell jacket is something you're never sorry you have, and when you don't you're disappointed 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 pr…
Read moreIf you don't know by now The Paddle Junkie team is based in Minnesota which means inclement weather almost every day. From 70 and sunny to 55 and rainy in a matter of no time, which means trying to be prepared every time we leave. Being prepared for anything Minnesota can throw at you means carrying a back pack with extra clothing, but not any more. Having a prop…
Read moreWinter seems to have it's death grip on us and has no signs of letting up. Yeah yeah yeah its been above zero for the last few days, but I have a feeling cold weather will be upon us for the next few months. We all know what that means, boots. Even when the weather lets up, slushy sidewalks and deep puddles is what we get to look forward to. Having yourself the r…
Read moreWhen wandering the halls of the Outdoor Retailer show last January, one of the most impressive stops was at the Adidas Outdoor booth. They have obviously made a huge commitment to the outdoor market and the expansive line they have for 2014 is evidence of that. We had the chance to test and review the HydroTerra Shandals a while back, which were a water friendly …
Read moreI know what you're thinking, summer is almost over and after the winter we had last year, everyone is dreading the snow fall. Have no fear there is plenty of time left for fishing, swimming, floating, hiking, camping etc. With the Adidas Hydroterra Shandals you have the perfect shoe for everyone of these activities and more. Constructed with a foam frame t…
Read moreAdidas introduced it's newest line-up of Outdoor focused products back in January at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. With the US launch slated for Fall 2011, you will want to keep your eyes peeled for a rugged departure from their traditional products. The products fall into one of two categories; "Mountainsport" and "Hiking/Trekking". The…
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