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Your best friend on a rainy day. BFF Pants are waterproof and breathable shell pants perfectly suited for all for seasons. The soft, silent and stretchy material is great for hiking, kayaking or mountaineering.BFF stands for best friends forever and these pants will keep you dry and comfortable on any adventure for many years. The waterproof and breathable shell fabric will shelter you from both summer rains and blizzards. BFF pants are friendly towards our planet too. Both the membrane and water repellant are free from PFAS and the fabric is both recycled and recyclable. The construction is robust, repairable and long lasting. That puts the forever in BFF. The pants are made in waterproof and breathable Surpass 2.5L Hardshell™. It’s a silent, stretchy and lightweight shell fabric. In combination with the precise cut, these pants give you full freedom of movement and superior comfort. Three quarter leg zippers provide great ventilation and make them easy to take on and off with boots on. All seams are taped for water protection and all zippers are water repellent. If you are looking for soft, silent and light shell pants for any adventure all four seasons, this is your match. BFF Pants will last many years, but when they finally wear out, please bring them back to Houdini for recycling. The raw material can be made into new garments. We have recycling units in all our own stores and at many retailers.Details Regular fit Waterproof Breathable Stretchy Lightweight Fully seam sealed Water repellent zippers PFAS-free water repellent Velcro adjustment in waist Front fly Hip height leg zip for extra ventilation Zippered leg pocket Pre-bent knees Drawcord in leg endings Recycled and recyclable fabric PFAS-free membrane Weight 338 g Fabrics and TechnologyMain Fabric: Surpass 2.5-L Hardshell™Supple, soft and silent stretch hardshell. Waterproof, breathable, lightweight and stowable 2.5-layer hardshell fabric. Origin: Japan 70% Eco Circle® recycled polyester, 30% polyester Atmos™, 100% polyester membrane Weight: 113 g/sqm Breathability; 15,000 g/m2/24h Waterproofness: 20,000 mm H2O or higher 2-way stretch Smooth and durable face Soft and silent surface DWR finish – PFAS-free Recyclable Membrane: Atmos™Atmos™ Membrane is a hydrophilic membrane, not micro porous, and at the molecular-level moisture moves through the fabrics. The more moisture that is in circulation the greater the ability of the membrane to move moisture away from your body. With Atmos we are sure we have a membrane that delivers Houdini standards when it comes to high performance in an environmentally sustainable way, which no other membrane at the market can live up to. Atmos™ membrane is made from recyclable polyester.All our shell garments are 100% free from PFAS.Care InstructionsShell pants with membrane Air out clothes instead of washing them to save water, energy and to make the garments last longer. Make sure to wash your shell if it has been used in salt water or has gotten very sweaty or dirty as this weakens the performance of the garment. They can reduce the fabric’s breathability and damage the water repellent surface. The dirt can even allow for moisture to leak through the fabric. Use a washing bag to protect your garments and to prevent fibers from leaking. When cleaning the bag and filter in the machine, make sure to wipe it clean and throw the lint in your trash can. Never rinse it in water since we don’t want the fibers to end up in lakes or oceans. Machine wash cold. There are special detergents for shells, but mild, environmentally certified detergents work just as fine. Make sure to use the right dose. Avoid fabric softener. Besides being harmful for our environment, they have a negative impact on the garment performance, mainly moisture transportation and breathability. Hang dry. Just remember to introduce heat to the garment after washing to reactivate the water resistant surface of the outer fabric. Use a drying cabinet, dryer or iron. Make sure you monitor the heat so the garment does not melt. You can reapply or enforce the water repellent treatment with a wash-in or spray when needed. Always use an organic DWR: You can find both a spray and a wash-in in the webshop or in our stores. Remember to introduce heat to the garment after washing to reactivate the water resistant surface of the fabric. SustainabilityCircularThe Circular label means that this product is made either from recycled and recyclable or renewable and biodegradable fibers. Most products in today's society are made in a linear lifecycle, where earth's resources are extracted, used and then discarded. This is not working in the long run and comes at a great environmental impact. Instead, we want to close the loop and reuse the material we already have. But we need your help. When your Houdini garments are completely worn out, please return them to us through the recycling units we have in all our own stores and at many retailers.Recycled The Recycled label means that this garment contains at least 50% recycled fibers (often more, see product description). The source is either recycled clothes or other sources like PET bottles. We mainly use recycled polyester, which has many benefits. It reduces both CO2 emissions and water use compared to virgin polyester. How much depends on the type of recycling. One of our suppliers show 32% less CO2 emissions and 94% less water use for mechanically recycled polyester. Besides the production impact, the major shift is using "waste" as raw material instead of crude oil.Recyclable The Recyclable label means that the raw material in this product can be used for new products, instead of becoming waste. Our goal is that by 2030, we will take no raw material to our products from the earth's crust. Circular products, made from recycled and recyclable materials are a real game changer, but we need your help for the system to work. When your Houdini garments are completely worn out, please return them to us. We have recycle units in all of our own stores and at many retailers.
Bring your kayak or rent one from Tennessee outfitters to have a kayaking adventure on the state's beautiful waterways.
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There’s a reason Alabama is prominently featured in kayaking videos. With its rugged scenery and some of the cleanest water in the country, the river veins crisscrossing the landscape have shaped the culture and history of the state. Looking at a map, it’s no wonder it’s also home to the longest river trail in America: the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT). Regardless of whether you’re looking for a challenging multiday adventure or a flatwater day paddle suitable for the family, you’re likely to find it in North Alabama. Here are 14 of our favorite places to get your paddle wet. [This article is part of our Ultimate Guide To Paddling In Alabama. Find all the resources you need to plan a paddling adventure in Alabama.] Surround yourself with beauty when paddling Guntersville Lake. | Photo: Dan Truitt // @southern.paddler 1 Guntersville Lake Locals call it “Lake Guntersville” but a lake by any other name would be just as noteworthy: this body of water is Alabama’s largest lake. Surrounded by the Appalachian foothills, this section of the Tennessee River offers some of the state’s best flatwater paddling and kayak fishing. Its highlight may be the Hambrick Bat Cave. Located about a mile upriver from the Guntersville Dam, it’s home to more than 60,000 gray bats, which emerge en masse at dusk and fly out over the water, making for a one-of-a-kind evening paddle. [ View all kayaking adventures in Alabama in the Paddling Trip Guide ] 2 Flint River Lauded as a beginner-friendly float, the 65-mile Flint River seems almost designed for day-trippers. A shallow and calm stretch of water, it’s fed year-round by cold springs, with multiple bridges making finding a put-in spot easy. The three-hour paddle from Highway 72 to Little Cove Creek, for example, offers four islands, caves and scenic bluffs to explore. But if you have more time to spare, there is plenty of camping nearby, as well as excellent bass fishing. Paddle the calm waters of Weiss Lake. | Photo: Leann Hill Photography 3 Weiss Lake Much like the other lakes on this list, Weiss is a dammed reservoir on the Coosa River. Another thing it has in common? Excellent fishing. Known as the "Crappie Capital of the World," Weiss Lake is surrounded by plenty of accommodations, campgrounds and—you guessed it—boat rentals. Unfortunately, most are of the fuel-powered variety, so if you’re looking for a paddle-powered adventure, you’ll likely have to bring your own watercraft. Pull up on peaceful shores at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. | Photo: Dan Truitt // @souther.paddler 4 Wheeler Reservoir Also known as Wheeler Lake, this dammed reservoir is the second-largest lake in the state. Located just downstream of Guntersville Lake, it’s a popular bass fishing destination, and plays host to kayak fishing tournaments. Also keep an eye out for what’s above, as it’s not unusual to spot bald eagles soaring overhead. The best way to get out onto Lewis Smith Lake. | Photo: Helicon Hideaway at Swayback // @helicon_hideaway_at_swayback 5 Lewis Smith Lake This three-fingered reservoir, which is also called Smith Lake, is notable for being the deepest lake in Alabama and one of the cleanest in the entire country. Located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River just outside Birmingham, it’s easy to access, with Smith Lake Park offering rentals, around 10 public marinas and countless public launch facilities. Want to make it an overnighter? Launch from Speegle’s Marina and kayak across to Goat Island, where you can camp. The flow never ceases on Bear Creek. | Photo: Michael Suttle // @michael_suttle 6 Bear Creek With so many dammed waterways on offer in North Alabama, what makes Franklin County’s Bear Creek so popular? Its dam provides the only recreational release of water every weekend, from Memorial Day until Labor Day, ensuring water levels remain high enough to paddle through the summer months. 7 Lower Bear Creek Canoe Trail The four Bear Creek lakes are known for having some of the cleanest recreational waters in the state, but that’s just part of their appeal. They also offer trophy fishing, sandy beaches and plenty of campgrounds. Part of this system of lakes, the Lower Bear Creek Canoe Trail provides a leisurely float for families and beginner kayakers, starting from Red Back and ending roughly 34 miles later at the Pickwick Landing Dam on the Tennessee River. 8 Cherokee Kayak Trail When the Cherokee Kayak Trail opened on Bear Creek in 2018, it was cause for celebration in the tiny town of Cherokee. Now, the town’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a fleet of canoe and kayak rentals, alongside a shuttle service. The trail itself is about eight miles in length, taking between four and six hours to complete, with sandbars along the route offering ideal places to picnic and swim. Adrenaline is on offer at Little River Canyon. | Photo: Leann Hill Photography 9 Little River Canyon National Preserve A landscape of sandstone cliffs, turquoise water, rare flora, and exciting class II, III and IV rapids, Little River Canyon National Preserve is considered the heart of whitewater kayaking in Alabama. Terrapin Creek is the perfect place for a quiet afternoon paddle. | Photo: Leann Hill Photography Located in northeast Alabama on Lookout Mountain, it’s been used by Olympic athletes to train—but it also offers calmer waters for whitewater beginners and experienced recreational paddlers. The portion of the river above 45-foot-tall Little River Falls (one of North Alabama’s many waterfalls) is class I and II. Downstream of the falls is where things get a little wilder, with sections like “the Suicide” living up to its name. 10 Terrapin Creek An ideal paddle (or float) for beginners, families and kayakers who only have a day to spare, the roughly eight-mile Terrapin Creek is only made more accessible by Piedmont’s outfitters, including No Worries Kayak Rental, Terrapin Outdoor Center and Redneck Yacht Club Canoe & Kayak Rentals (the latter of which also has a campground). Expect calm, clean (it’s said to be the cleanest water in the state) and mostly class I water, with plenty of opportunities to go for a swim or cast your line. 11 Limestone County Canoe and Kayak Trail (Elk River) It doesn’t matter what time of year you choose to paddle the Elk River—the scenery along the Limestone County Canoe and Kayak Trail is bound to leave you breathless, with dogwoods blooming in the summer months and the leaves of the hardwood trees turning brilliant hues in the autumn months. This 21-mile trail is relatively cruisey, with class I rapids and five launches that allow you to choose how far and hard you paddle. Spend a half-day exploring the waters of Neely Henry Lake. | Photo: Leann Hill Photography 12 Neely Henry Lake Part of the Alabama Bass Trail, the 78-mile Neely Henry Reservoir can be found in northeast Alabama, near the towns of Gadsden and Ohatchee. The lake itself is known for its fishing, but one of its tributaries—Big Canoe Creek—is renowned as a paddling destination. Kayakers can rent a boat from Big Canoe Creek Outfitters or Yak tha Creek. Most paddlers spend about half a day exploring the lake’s waters, although for those with more time, there are primitive campsites available nearby. Pickwick Lake is the perfect place to spend a fun day on the water. | Photo: Adam Riser // @adamriserfishing 13 Pickwick Lake Stretching for 50 miles from Tennessee’s Pickwick Landing Dam to Florence’s Wilson Dam in northwest Alabama, this reservoir may technically be man-made, but that doesn’t make it any less majestic. Part of the ASRT, it offers 490 miles of curving shoreline and around 47,500 acres of water to paddle across when it’s full. Known for its bass fishing tournaments, Pickwick Lake is a popular destination for kayak fishing. It’s also easily accessible; kayak rentals are available from Pickwick Landing State Park, while wild camping and launch spots can be found along both sides of the lake. 14 Wilson Lake Formed by the Wilson Dam, the 15,500-acre Wilson Lake picks up where Pickwick Lake leaves off in the city of Florence. Like Pickwick, it’s known for its smallmouth bass, catfish and crappie fishing, which can easily be caught from a kayak. Also part of the ASRT, wild camping is available on both sides of the lake, along with plenty of designated put-in spots. Want to learn more about visiting North Alabama? Stay inspired: It’s not just about getting out on the water in North Alabama. The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama podcast takes a deeper dive into the state’s most unique destinations, including waterfall trails, hikes and communities you might otherwise miss on your road trip. It’s available on Spotify, Amazon Music and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find a place to stay: After primitive camping riverside, treat yourself to a stay at one of North Alabama’s quaint cabins or cottages, affordable waterside hotels, luxurious glamping spots or tranquil state parks. Travel responsibly: North Alabama has a reputation for its pristine waterways and untouched wilderness. We ask you to follow the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics principles.
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