For the last couple of years, I’ve been using the LaCrosse Grange Boots for canoeing when I want a rubber waterproof boot. If you’re a long-time reader, you may remember that back in 2019 I w...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/lacrosse-grange-boots-review-best-boot-for-canoeing/
Earlier this fall, KÜHL sent over a few of pieces from their fall collection. That included the Renegade Pant, Interceptr Vest and the Invigoratr Merino 1/4 Zip shirt. Together they create a war...
Back in July Xero sent over a pair of Aqua X Sport water shoes for me to test out over the summer. I’ve been using their Z-Trail sandals, so I was excited to try out this pair of water shoes. I...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/xero-aqua-x-sport-shoes-for-canoeing-and-kayaking/
I’ve been a big fan of Marmot’s DriClime Windshirt. It has been a staple of my outdoor clothing system for years. I think it is one of the best layers for shoulder-season canoe trips. It’s ...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/marmot-ether-driclime-hoody-review/
Being outdoors and on the water exposes us to harmful UV from the sun. The leathery outdoors person is a typical cliché, but if you spend a lot of time outdoors, that’s the look you’ll get. ...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/kuhl-sun-protective-shirts-review/
With my REI Annual Membership Dividend in hand, I went on a blow-it-all-at-once shopping spree at REI last month. I had recently ripped a pair of pants in a place where repair wasn’t possible a...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/rei-co-op-screeline-pants-2-0-review/
My go-to boot for shoulder season day tripping has always been the NRS Boundary Shoe. But, on longer trips, especially those without a dry suit, I’ve found the shoes to be too flexible for port...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/the-best-boots-for-canoeing/
If there’s one thing about early season paddling it is this: your feet get cold. This is especially true if you have the wrong gear and keep sticking your feet into icy water. Over the years, I...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/nrs-boundary-shoe-review/
While in Cambodia clothing company Mana Loa visited a Buddhist monastery near Siem Reap. They donated food and toiletries to the monastery and were taught chants. In the temple, the monks allowed...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/mana-loa-cambodian-buddha-t-shirt-review/
The water temperature on my home waters of Lake Superior seldom rises above 55°F. For most of the year, it’s much lower. It’s not unusual to have temps in the 30s even on the summer solstice...
https://www.paddlinglight.com/reviews/mythic-gear-drysuit-review-a-budget-drysuit/