Spring Paddling Kickoff Weekend
We're excited about this years Spring Kickoff to the paddling season. It's going to be more fun than ever. We've created some brand new events for you to enjoy and get excited about paddling! Beer and Gear Social Night - Friday March 8th 4:30-7:30pm The name says it all! Spring Demo Weekend will kick off on Friday night at Pack & Paddle at 4:30pm with our first - ever Beer and Gear night. All of our paddlesports reps will be on hand to talk boats with Lafayette. Even better, there will be a cooler of beer at each booth for ...
Geaux Kayaking T-Shirt Design Contest
Pack & Paddle is hosting a t-shirt design contest. The contest has a theme: Geaux Kayaking! From there - we'll leave it up to your imagination. Winner not only gets bragging rights - but also a $150 gift card to Pack & Paddle. For more information, please contact rachel@packpaddle.com. DESIGN CONTEST TIMELINE: Submission phase: February 20 through March 22, 2013 Voting phase: March 25 through April 4, 2013 Winner will be announced on Friday, April 5, 2013 GUIDELINES: Digital entries only. High-resolution images in .eps format are preferred, at least 300 dpi required. Designs should be a maximum of 10” x 10” ...
Mountain Hardwear Plasmic™ Rain Jacket
Pack & Paddle has a brand NEW item from Mountain Hardware - the Plasmic™ Rain Jacket for men & women! This lightweight rain jacket is perfect for south Louisiana's unpredictable weather - featuring increased breathability and accelerated evaporation. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/61312931[/vimeo] Info from Mountain Hardwear: Top-tier technology—Aquaguard front zip and Dry.Q™ EVAP for unbeatable wicking. The Plasmic keeps you comfortable no matter how active you are. Dry.Q™ EVAP’s innovative system of channels disperses sweat quickly for faster evaporation, improved breathability and a drier interior feel without pit zips ...
Backbone Hike Jan 19, 2013
The weather was going to be great for this trip and apparently everyone knew it because we had a long waiting list. So the 16 folks that make the trip, along with Kevin and I, had one of the most perfect days that we could have hiked the backbone trail. I must say I was a bit concerned that the two waterways we cross would be a bit deeper and that there would be lots more mud. This trail is also used by horses so sometimes the mud can be really bad, especially after rain like we have had. When ...
Tailin’ Toads Fingerless Fishing and Paddling Gloves
Absolutely perfect in their simplicity - the Tailin' Toads Fingerless fishing gloves should be your next purchase for paddlers and fishermen. These gloves are easy to put on and take off. The comfortable fit gives you all day comfort. Because there are no fingers, your dexterity with your paddle or fishing rod is just as if you weren't wearing gloves at all. The double layer lycra construction gives you the sun protection you need without having to apply sunscreen. The double layer also creates a friction barrier in that blister prone area between your thumb and palm. These gloves ...
Overnight Chicot Paddle Camping Trip Jan 2013
We had a small group of 7 people ranging in age from lower 20’s to our eldest who has a 5 and 7 in his age, not necessarily in the order. We met 3 people at Chicot State Park an hour after we left Pack & Paddle, with a minimal threat of rain only for the early afternoon. We launched at the north landing where we met up with other kayakers headed out to fish and camp. We headed straight to our campsite, with no rain, so we could set up our tents and have lunch before an afternoon paddle ...
Vibram Disc Golf
We're excited to offer the Vibram Disc Golf lineup to Lafayette. These discs come from the rubber wizards that produced the famous Vibram Five Fingers shoes. Vibrams are different from most golf discs in that these are compression molded rubber rather than plastic. This construction method has a number of advantages: Durability: Vibram discs are flat our more durable. 5 times more durable in fact. Vibram golf discs will hold their shape and flight over 5 times longer than plastic discs. The material is much more resistant to nicks and gouges than plastics. Their memory is much better as well ...
Indian Bayou Post-Christmas Leisure Hike
Once we left Pack & Paddle, we had a second meeting place at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center at the Butte LaRose Exit. If you haven’t been here, stop in and watch the short film about the swamp, it is pretty dang awesome. Also there are lots of local books and artwork on display. We drove north of the levee to get to the parking area to hike. We hiked the nature trail that is surrounded by waterways, it was a safe bet that hunters would not be on such a small piece of land. There is another trail that circles ...
Basinkeeper Paddle Fundraiser Dec 16, 2012 at Lake Chicot
We met most of our group at Chicot State Park because they were staying in the cabins, having driven in from New Orleans for the weekend. We put in at the south landing since it was right next to the pavilion we reserved for lunch. There was rain heading our way so we unloaded the boats in a hurry and got on the water in record time. We meandered through the cypress and tupelo not stopping to do our usual talks of what the Basinkeeper does for our state. We paddled and enjoyed the natural world around us. When the ...
New Balance Minimus now at Pack & Paddle
We are so excited to add to our line-up of minimalist trail running shoes with the New Balance Minimus 1010 Trail shoe. Here's the write-up from the New Balance website: The New Balance Minimus 1010 trail runner introduces a new kind of minimal fit to the performance-driven runner, taking a remarkably lightweight, stylish upper and combining it with ROCK STOP® protection in the forefoot and a supremely durable Vibram® outsole. Knocked down to a 4mm drop, this up-and-coming minimalist superstar helps you go the distance again and again while simultaneously allowing you to concentrate on your form and the exhilarating ...
Sprout Watches
Spout Watches are fun, functional and eco-friendly - made for men & women in an array of styles! Something that sets this company apart is the unique & natural materials used in production & packaging. Info from the company: Eco-Friendliness: The small size Sprout watch is 80% eco-friendly (by weight) The large size Sprout watch is 86% eco-friendly (by weight) Materials: Diamonds, Corn Resin, Mother of Pearl, Organic Cotton, Tyvek®, Bamboo, Mineral Crystal, Recycled Fibers, Mercury Free Battery, Fish Skins Who We Are: A company that, after more than 50 years producing best-selling timepieces, set out to create a line of high-quality, affordable eco-forward watches. From the start, we made the conscious ...
Vibram Five Fingers Treksport – Only $49.95
For a limited time - the Vibram 5 Fingers Treksport is on sale for only $49.95. Regular price $99.95. Hurry in while supplies last. No special orders ...