Clay Abney, Author at The Adventure Junkies

Mountain biking can be an extreme sport where riders can experience an array of riding conditions on any given day. Depending on geographic location and time of the year, rain (or snow melt) can produce sloppy ... Read More...

Best Base Layers of 2025

Clay Abney

Outdoor Clothing

As the temperature begins to drop, some people opt to retreat indoors to the comfort of a climate controlled environment. For those that dare to brave the cold and wind that often accompany activities like skii... Read More...

Best Whitewater Kayaks of 2025

Clay Abney

Kayaking Gear

Navigating whitewater rapids in a kayak can be an exhilarating endeavor. However, like other extreme sports, whitewater kayaking involves learning and practicing skills before progressing to bigger water. River... Read More...

Best MTB Brakes of 2025

Clay Abney

Mountain Biking Gear

Whether you’re a competitive racer or a weekend warrior, mountain biking is a highly technical and exhilarating sport. You’ll need the best mountain biking brakes to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, but ... Read More...

Best Mountain Bike Pedals of 2025

Clay Abney

Mountain Biking Gear

Mountain biking can be an excellent form of exercise as well as an adrenaline inducing past time. There’s no greater thrill than grinding those gears to reach the top of that seemingly endless climb only to com... Read More...

Best Kayak Paddles for Fishing of 2025

Clay Abney

Kayak Fishing Accessories

Whether you’re trolling your favorite lake, river, or other waterway in a quest to land the big one, a good kayak paddle is the key to propulsion. Kayaking allows professionals and weekend warriors alike the op... Read More...

Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000 of 2025

Clay Abney

Fishing Kayaks

Fishing from a kayak allows the intrepid angler to reach areas otherwise inaccessible by larger watercraft. Aside from that, kayak fishing is also a great way to get a little exercise while potentially bringing... Read More...

Best Sit-In Kayaks of 2025

Clay Abney

Kayaking Gear

There exists no better feeling than gliding through the water on a sunset or sunrise (or really any time in between) paddle. It’s a sport that is ideal for people of all ages and it takes you places you might n... Read More...

Best Hiking Shoes of 2025

Clay Abney

Outdoor Clothing

Hiking may just be one of the most underrated outdoor activities. Not only is it a fantastic and inexpensive workout, but hiking can also grant you access to majestic sights that you otherwise may never lay eye... Read More...

Best Lightweight Kayaks of 2025

Clay Abney

Kayaking Gear

There is no better feeling than gliding through the glassy waters of a mountain lake, navigating the rapids of a whitewater river, or cruising down the coast just beyond the surf. If any of these images piqued ... Read More...

Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2025

Clay Abney

Mountain Biking Gear

Whether you’re at a bike park with lift assist or you cranked out those gears to the top under your own power, there’s no greater adrenaline rush than barreling down the mountain at just under break neck speed.... Read More...

Best Mountain Bike Shorts of 2025

Clay Abney

Mountain Biking Clothing

When mountain biking first emerged, riders tended to carry over the apparel choices from road riding - tight-fitting spandex pants, lycra shorts that stick to you like glue, and highly aerodynamic clothing. As ... Read More...

Author Clay Abney