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…
Read moreWith Summer fast approaching and school on the brink of summer break, the last thing on people's minds right now is backpacks. But I have found the game changer for all genders and ages for carrying your essentials, the Fjallraven KÃ¥nken. In 1978, Fjallraven created this pack for Swedish school children to help prevent back issues. This grew from a child…
Read moreHere at The Paddle Junkie, we live split lives, one life is the 9-5 Monday thru Friday gig and the second is outdoor enthusiast. We found the perfect work boot that allows these two lives to mesh together. The women's Edge FX from our friends at Wolverine. The newest addition to their women's footwear line and these new boots are perfect for anyone working …
Read moreWe at The Paddle Junkie are huge fans of Mt. Hardwear and what they have to offer. It's always been from our perspective, this time we drafted the help of the female perspective. I have first hand experience at how often this coat gets worn. If it's not on her back it's living on the back of chair instead of in the closet. I can't really point finger…
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