womens
Women's Patagonia Rain Gear Review
Spring 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…
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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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shell
Hard Shell Summer Gear Guide
If 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…
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Rain Gear
Mountain Hardwear's Stretch Capacitor Jacket - Gear Review
Mountain Hardwear has one of the most complete lines of outdoor minded jackets on the market. Just sifting through their countless options can be daunting. When hunting for a rain jacket for our BWCA paddling adventures, the list of features and qualities we look for are pretty broad. Waterproof (obviously), good range of motion for paddling and portaging, ligh…
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Waterproof
Carhartt Force Equator Jacket- Gear Review
It's summer and that means a heavy dose of rain on what is quickly becoming a regular basis. Every person needs a rain coat, I'm not talking about your poncho that you received when in the scouts, but a rugged, durable and extremely comfortable coat. This is where the Carhartt Force Equator Jacket comes in. I have thrown on this coat with even the small…
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Rain Gear
Shell Jacket Showdown - Gear Reviews
According to the calendar, Spring has been here for a few weeks. In stark contrast stepping outside today says Winter refuses to let go. The local weather man says the upcoming weekend hold temps in the 60's and maybe even 70's, which almost makes up for the fact that we have had snow in May. So, it may finally be time to pack away the down jackets for the…
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Titanium
Columbia Titanium Omni-Heat - Gear Review
Team Paddle Junkie has a new member. Our buddy is "Paddling in Scandinavia", quite literally. Testing gear for us in and around Copenhagen Denmark, we have officially gone global!!! His first mission was to test the new Columbia Triple Trail Shell . Here are this thoughts. At the beginning, this jacket was a bit stiff. And a bit flashy- it is shin…
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Rain Gear
First Ascent Rainier Storm Shell - Gear Review
OK, Mother Nature is a bit bi-polar here in Minnesota. Barely a week ago I stepped outside to evening snowflakes, yesterday temps topped out in the upper 80's and we are now looking down the barrel of thunderstorm bazooka. As usual, Spring lasted about 45 minutes, but here comes the rain... For our 2010 BWCA gear test, I forgot to pack one piece of gear that…
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Rain Gear
Holiday Gift Idea #4 - Integral Designs eVent Rain Jackets
There is nothing worse than getting stuck in the rain, unless you have this 9 ounce wunderjacket stuffed in your pack. The eVent fabric used by Integral Designs has reset the bar for lightweight, breathable, waterproof gear. This unisex jacket features a full waterproof front zipper and an integrated elastic hood. A large zippered chest pocket is designed to store …
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