Revo
Winter Outdoor Retailer Show in Review
For those of you that are unfamiliar, Outdoor Retailer is the largest Outdoor Gear trade show in the US and is held in Salt Lake City. It happens twice a year, Summer and Winter, and attracts both brands and retailers from all over the world. Bringing in roughly 1100 Brands and over 20,000 attendees, it is simply HUGE. Now a few days removed from the show the fog i…
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Wolverine
Gear of the Year - Men's Lifestyle Edition
It is the times when we get to truly escape, even if only briefly, which so many of us cherish. We spend hours and countless dollars getting the perfect gear for a particular adventure. Meanwhile, life just keeps happening and our daily "gear" may not be all that thoughtfully selected. We spent the majority of the fall hunting for items that blur the lin…
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Yeti Cooler
Holiday Gift Guide - Gear Edition
Holiday shopping season is fully underway. Looking to find that perfect something for the outdoorsy type on your list? We have gathered up a collection products that are can't-miss gifts for Paddle Junkie Nation. So, without further adieu, here are a dozen gifts that your outside loving family member of friend are sure to love. Bergan's Glitterind…
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Wool
Icebreaker contest: "How was your first time?"
Makers of some pretty amazing merino wool apparel for active souls of all types, Icebreaker makes gear that keeps us warm and dry. Some of my most loved, and most lived in, tops come from the Icebreaker GT collection. These guys were the first brand to convince me that it was OK to wear wool directly against the skin. Before Icebreaker, no matter how pricey the p…
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Wool
Icebreaker's Kodiak Hoody - Gear Review
Few things can take the bite out of a frigid winter day. Planning a day adventuring in the outdoors but between the thermometer and your level of activity, dressing appropriately is nearly impossible. As you know, layers are key, but which layers? I have a relatively new found love affair with wool, merino wool to be precise. If your first thought of wool go…
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SmartWool
Base Layer Buyers Guide - Gear Review
As the temps drop and we await the blanket of fluffy white stuff to arrive, it is time to think about how we will all stay warm this winter. Now, I know the options are plentiful, and hiding by the fireplace is an option, but if you want to leave the house, you better be ready. I spent much of last winter and some of this fall testing a variety of insulating base l…
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Wool
Holiday Gift Idea #16 - Icebreaker GT Base Layers
Frigid temps and two feet of snow on the ground makes venturing outside this time of year less than appealing. Playing in the snow and watching the kids scream down the sledding hill seems to help, but the cold is relentless. Piling on long underwear and sweaters can work, but there is a better solution. The GT technical base layers from Icebreaker will keep you …
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Wool
Icebreaker New Zealand Merino Wool - Taking natural products to a supernatural level.
Wool clothing is not a new concept to the outdoor lover. For many of us thought, the idea of wool clothing makes our skin crawl, or itch at least. Icebreaker has crafted a superfine merino wool fabric that is soft, breathable, durable and retains the natural qualities that makes wool an outdoors favorite. This merino is so soft and comfortable the first products to h…
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