John’s Wish List for Christmas 2013
John likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible. As you'll see from his list - he is passionate about kayak fishing. These are some of the things he has on his wish list from Pack & Paddle. Native Slayer Propel OK - I cheated. I already bought one of these for myself for Christmas. Just to make sure I got it! Tula Lifeguard Hat I need to keep my skin from getting any more leathery from too many days fishing! Patagonia Capilene 4 Shirt Warm when you need it to be (layered under other clothing) or ventilated when ...
Animal Hats for Kids by Nirvanna Designs
These animal hats are fun, whimsical, and simply adorable. All of the kids that come into Pack & Paddle are instantly drawn to them. We have a big selection of different animals - in the hats and mittens! Plus, the added bonus is that when you buy a Nirvanna Designs product, you are supporting fair wages for women in Asia - here's some info about the company: All of Nirvanna's collections are a combination of East meets West as conversely concrete meets nature. The design team lives a part-time to full time in Asia and is influenced by both the ...
ENO Hammocks
ENO Hammocks has a few different options - our favorites are the SingleNest, the DoubleNest & the Lounger Chair. Pull your ENO Hammock out of its soft-ball-sized stuff sack, clip it to your handy-dandy SlapStraps, and settle in for some me-time. Take it anywhere, set it up in seconds flat, lay back and enjoy. Light enough to make the backpacker’s cut, but robust enough for backyard luxury, ENO's SingleNest & DoubleNest Hammock is the go-to for any occasion. Then there's the Lounger Chair - Sleepy? Just recline and snooze away. So comfy you'll never want to get up. What if you ...
Xero Shoes – Original Barefootwear
Remember the fun you had as a kid, running around barefoot? With Xero Shoes you can have that again, with the added bonus of protection and style. One of the reasons these sandals are so cool, is that you can basically create your own. There's a million ways to tie the straps into nifty designs, plus, they come in a variety of colors. At just $29, these make a great gift for anyone with a creative eye. In February of 2013, Xero Shoes was featured on the TV show, Shark Tank. Check out the video here: [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/64772320[/vimeo] ...
EGO Kayak Fishing Nets
We've been carrying the EGO nets for kayak fishing for the last several years. My experience with them is that they are the best nets on the market to add to your kayak. Watch this video to see the reasons why: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NAqHJAZtqU[/youtube] ...
Cannon Slider Paddle
With the influx of fishing kayaks that feature Hi-Lo seating, one of the big questions we have gotten is what length paddle should be used for these boats. The answer is that to have the perfect paddle length in Hi or Lo position, an angler would need to have two paddles on board. For example, at 6'2", I would want to have around a 230 cm paddle for a Jackson Cuda when paddling the low position. In the high position, the perfect length might be more like a 250 cm. The solution is the new Cannon Slider. This paddle adjusts ...
Dogs Like Christmas Too!
We asked Boone, our shop dog, to show you some of the things he knows your dog would like for Christmas. He learned to type just so he could write this article: "Be safe! Make sure your dog has it's PFD on!" "I know what ya'll are thinking: He has fur. He doesn't need a jacket. Get a grip! When it's cold and wet, we need a jacket just like you do!" "We need lots of water. Don't mess up and forget to bring the collapsible dog bowl!" "I don't know - but I'm not real sure about ya'll making ...
Touch Tip Gloves for your Smartphone and Tablet
Manzella has created these two unique gloves that have two functions: Keep you warm and allow you to use your electronic touch screen devices without taking your gloves off. The Power Stretch Glove (on the right) is thinner and great as a liner or lightweight glove. The Tahoe Touch Tip on the left is made from warm cozy fleece. They make great driving, bicycling and walking gloves ...
Power on the Go
With people heading out on the water and trail carrying more and more electronics, having systems to recharge these devices has become more and more important. Pack & Paddle is carrying a wide range of spare power solutions. Here's a quick primer on what's available: Keep it simple: If you are in-town, traveling or out in the backcountry for short stints, having spare power with you is simple and easy. A great option is the Powertraveller Discovery. This sleek power station allows you to fully recharge your iPhone twice or get an extra 120 hours of play time on your ...
North Face Osito Jacket
Comprised of an incredibly soft, silken fleece, this full zip jacket keeps female explorers warm and comfortable beneath its lavish fabric. Designed to be worn as a causal outer layer in cold weather conditions, sport the Osito Jacket on down-time around base camp, or on romps around town ...
Eco Vessel – Triple Insulated Water Bottles
Eco Vessel - Triple Insulated Water Bottles are based in Boulder, Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Their products are developed from safe, sturdy, sustainable materials while offering innovation and practicality. Treat yourself and your family to our stylish, eco-friendly water bottles or food storage products. Featuring TriMax® triple insulation technology, this water bottle has been tested to keep water cold for up to 36 hours and hot up to 8 hours. Perfect for water, tea, coffee, soup or just about any drink. This is a sturdy, high quality, stylish vacuum insulated steel water bottle for the office, boat, camping trip, ...
Rite In the Rain Notebooks
Outdoor writing products for Outdoor writing people Pack & Paddle just started carrying these cool pocket journals. And the best part? They're made with waterproof paper! Anyone who likes to be outdoors can use one of these - kayak fishermen, paddlers, hikers, backpackers, scientists, photographers & birders! The hassle of soggy and illegible paperwork has plagued outdoor professionals for decades. Rite In the Rain Notebooks founder, Jerry Darling, developed the early version of Rite in the Rain paper to address that problem for the Pacific Northwest logging industry in the 1920's and the product has been evolving ever since. ...