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Amy has lots of items for an ultralight backpacking trip this year.  Read on to see the things she hopes Santa puts under her tree this year!   The Western Mountaineering Ultralight down sleeping bag is the gold standard for ultra-light warmth and long term durability.  Simply the best you can get! The Altra ZeroRead more

What a great trip!  With all the information in hand from Wednesday’s  How-To course, we met in the Pack & Paddle parking lot early Saturday morning. We loaded up and hit the road following each other to Choupique Bayou. By this time the sun was up, highlighting the beauty of this south Louisiana  marsh. WeRead more

Everyone want’s to know what’s on Skip’s list.  As an all-around outdoors guy – Skip is hoping for fishing and hiking gear as well as a cool new fleece pullover.  Read on to see what Skip likes!   The TFO Professional 8 weight rod is the perfect tool to go out and catch some redfishRead more

  John:  For Christmas this year, I mostly want things that I use when I am kayak fishing.  I’m looking forward to getting some of these great gifts!   Troutmasters Too:  Jerald Horst’s latest book details how 13 of the most-popular fishing guides catch speckled trout day in, day out. Trout Masters Too: How theRead more

The most efficient, integrated compact power pack available. Internal battery keeps extra energy at hand, and twin solar panels keep the battery at peak capacity in less time. Ideal for charging personal devices like iPods® and smart phones. Advanced polycrystaline solar technology gathers maximum energy per inch for maximum efficiency. Power storage capacity: 2,200 mAhRead more

Something real.  Something you hold onto.  That’s what oozes out of the Buckshot Flannel from Patagonia.  And thats what makes this a gift that any man worth his salt will hold onto for years. Here’s some info from the Patagonia website: Upholding a tradition of great plaids, the Buckshot Flannel has a soft hand andRead more

The North Face Pumori Polartec 200 series fleece is designed and constructed to zip into outer shells for increased warmth and added stability. Of course that’s not all this standard fit fleece is used for. Its ability to stand alone in cold winter conditions makes this North Face Pumori fleece and must have in anyRead more

Acorn slippers are a gift that will be appreciated all year long.  For many years, the Acorn logo has represented comfort, quality and long term durability.  These slippers can last 10, 15 – even 20 years.  What could make a better gift?Read more

Acorn slippers are a gift that will be appreciated all year long.  For many years, the Acorn logo has represented comfort, quality and long term durability.  These slippers can last 10, 15 – even 20 years.  What could make a better gift?Read more

This is a great combo gift for any man who is young – or young at heart.  The Eskape plaid shirt is super comfortable to wear with its great Kuhl fit.  The Burr jacket is a cotton canvas jacket that keeps getting more and more comfortable the more you wear and wash it.Read more