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The Real Deal is a line of Tarp hats are handmade in a remote small town in rural Brazil from recycled canvas tarps that once stretched across the beds of cross-country cargo trucks hauling open freight. These unique hats use recycled tarps in an effort to cut down on the wasting of the world’s resourcesRead more

How do you make a great boat even better? Upgrade the seat! I have been using this seat for the last 2 months – and I can honestly say that it has revolutionized my fishing experience in my Hobie Revolution. Ha – didn’t mean to create a pun! My biggest problem in fishing from myRead more

We’ve been working on expanding our knife and tool selection here at P&P. Stop by soon to see the new Multi Tools from Leatherman, Gerber and others as well as knives from Wenger, Kershaw, Spyderco, NRS and others. We’re also excited to be offering tools and knives from SAR Global Tools. We are stocking uniqueRead more

We’ve been waiting for the new P&P tee shirts to arrive and they’re finally here! The tees are the same high quality organic cotton shirts we’ve always used. The graphic, designed by Jared Jacob brings out the cool, funky feel of what our shop is all about. The design is available in mens and womensRead more

We’re excited to introduce Olukai to Lafayette. This line of sandals and shoes are known for their comfort and durability. Here’s what Olukai says about themselves: The ocean is what grounds us. It connects us to something beyond ourselves: our history, our community, our planet. The islands are what inspire us. We draw from theRead more

We’ve had requests for the recipe for the home-made powerbars that our guide Stacey Scarce brings on some of the trips she leads. S0 – here it is!: 4 cups rolled oats 1 container of peanut butter About 16 oz or more of honey Now add whatever of the following ingredients that you would likeRead more

This graphic was designed by Jared Jacob of Salida, CO. We love the retro look! A shipment of stickers with this design just showed up – so you may want to look for one the next time you’re in the store. Also look for tee shirts later this fall.Read more

This is our locals version of a building implosion. We’re cleaning out back near our warehouse to create a brand new kayak yard! In case you don’t know him, Will Daley works for us at P&P building displays, fixing problems, and now… tearing down buildings.Read more

We’re getting ready to make a change to our sign out in front of the store. Artist Jon MacManus has created new original artworks to be installed on our current signposts. One side of the sign will depict a paddler in a typical Louisiana Swamp scene while the other will feature a hiker cresting theRead more