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Here at Pack & Paddle, we are so happy to have found the perfect new sleeping bag for Louisiana! On a warmer night,  you can un-tuck the top to get some ventilation, and on a colder night, you can wrap up and stay warm. So cool! Designed to eliminate the headaches of the traditional mummy-styleRead more

This is an adventure that two of Pack & Paddle’s Trip Leaders took in December of 2013. It is quite the story! Read on: I wanted to have a kayak adventure in the Atchafalaya Swamp since the weather cooled, luckily I’m not the only one. Kevin and I, both guides for Pack & Paddle, made a planRead more

This hike is by far the best hike in Lafayette! Yes I know…it is the only place to hike in Lafayette but my what a beautiful hike it is. We met at Pack & Paddle then made our way to the Nature Station – North trail system, you can add some mileage if you hikeRead more

Pack & Paddle is proud to participate for the 7th year in a row in the Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival. This home-grown celebration of film and Louisiana is always a treat for us to be a part of. Price: Free Event! Date: THIS Friday, Jan. 24th at Pack & Paddle at 5:30pm 5:30 pm:Read more

The Big Rig is one of Jackson’s most stable kayaks yet – laden with all the core JK innovations and some NEW features developed to make this kayak the easiest to paddle and stand on. References: Web page:  http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/big-rig/ YouTube Promo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qf1Ham0fM Designed to increase the ‘standability’ of kayak fishing, the Big Rig was builtRead more

This was one of those trips that was just supposed to happen. We canceled the trip because of only one sign up but then a couple of folks from Minnesota called Friday afternoon planning on going on it the next morning.  I changed the plans I had at that point to accommodate the travelers andRead more

John and Becky Williams own Pack & Paddle and like to spend as much time outdoors as possible.  As you’ll see from her list – Becky is in need of some cool accessories for her iPad!     Patagonia Capilene 4 Hoody It’s your traditional, super warm Cap 4 with a hood!   Osprey iPadRead more

The Camano is one of the most popular low angle paddle designs – now available in blue! This paddle features a straight, standard diameter fiberglass shaft, coupled with an easy-to-use adjustable ferrule system, and stiff, lightweight, fiberglass blades. The mid size blades offer the perfect combination for paddlers who want power yet use a relaxedRead more

Ski joined our staff in 2013 and has been a great asset in our boat and camping department and throughout the shop.  Ski is an avid climber, hiker and kayak fisherman.     Sterling Velocity Climbing Rope This dry core treated rope is perfect for climbing in any kind of weather.   Patagonia Capilene 2Read more

When it comes to comfortable, portable seating for summer, we’ve got you covered. This Helinox chair is unbelievably lightweight, compact, comfortable and easy to set up.   For the complete setup – get the new Helinox table as well! Details:  Super compact when folded – the size of a man’s shoe! Ultra lightweight – lessRead more