tungsten
SI Flies - Prime Preseason Sale
My buddy showed me some pictures of his favorite ice fishing group, and in almost every pic, the question was asked: what were you using and how. The answer was more complicated because of who wanted to share their secrets. Someone spilled the beans, and it happened to be Simcoe Bugs. The holographic and UV options are excellent from these guys, and what's not t…
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Winter
RuRoc RG1 DX - Gear Review
Deep breath. Initiate descent. *Oh shit moment* Slides down mountain with face bouncing off terrain. This was an afternoon in Steamboat when my friends and I were recommended to try "Little Tokyo"- an unmarked run filled with obstacles way above my pay grade. After initial descent and bumping off some trees I was launched head first down the te…
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soft side
Pelican SC24 - Soft Side Cooler Review
Everyone knows the 500 lb gorilla when it comes to outdoor coolers but there are some great, if not better alternatives for half the price on the market today and Pelican is right there at the top of the list. With offerings ranging from gun cases to water bottles, Pelican has you covered for whatever adventure you're looking for. I'm more of a loung…
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value
i-gogs: Quality shades at reasonable prices
It's no secret that Team Paddle Junkie has a thing for sunglasses. We've tried sunnies from many great brands, but the one thing that we always struggle with is the price tag associated with most quality shades. Spending upwards of $200 isn't uncommon, just painful when they break or vanish. Enter i-gogs. With all of their sunglasses having P-Te…
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Winter
Helly Hansen - Complete Gear Review
Helly Hansen continues to impress with the continuous improvement on all of their apparel. The proof is in the pudding when it comes to these guys. You can feel the quality as soon as you put anything on. From the zippers to the materials they use, it’s immediately apparent why they have been in business so long. This winter we were seriously loaded with Helly gear …
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Wolverine
Stormy Kromer / Wolverine Collaboration Boots - Preview
As soon as we saw these at the Stormy Kromer booth during the media event at last years Outdoor Retailer show we knew we had to have a pair. They were the topic of conversation leading up to our meeting at the Wolverine exhibit. As soon as we were greeted it was straight to the Stormy/Wolverine boots. Jaws on the floor in a puddle of drool was what follo…
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Turcom
Holiday Gift Guide - Gear 2015
It's officially Holiday shopping season. With people trampling each other to get their hands on Black Friday deals and giant malls overrun with junk no one needs, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite gear gifts for your special someones. Patagonia R3 Fleece Hood y: The warmest of the Patagonia R3 fleece options, this reversible hoody delivers…
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Sunglasses
Sunglasses Buyer's Guide - Summer/Fall 2015
Sunglasses are sunglasses right? Well technically speaking, yes but there are some serious differences between and the old cheapo's you buy at the gas station and a pair that are designed and manufactured for that specific purpose. Don't get me wrong, in a pinch any pair will do for the day but you definitely want a quality pair of shades. All …
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