Tula Hats
Tula is known for providing high quality hats that last more then one season at a great price. Their hats are favored among outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and adventurers everywhere. Tula Hats are hand woven of Palm in the traditional manner by families in a small village near central Mexico. The Palm is grown in the warm coastal areas of Mexico and as a sustainable fiber is environmentally friendly and harvested twice a year ...
Banana Guards and Rain Kilts
Last weekend, Becky and I attended the Louisiana Hiking Club's annual Campfest at Chicot State Park. We set up a small table with some of the latest cool "must have's" from the store. Things like ultra light alcohol cooking systems, Shoes with built in gaiters, new trekking poles from Black Diamond, Sil-nylon tarps and of course, the grandaddy of them all: The Banana Guard. Over and over, people would walk up and look at the gear and when they saw the Banana guard, either confusion or laughter would take over their face. We had lots of fun demonstrating how their ...
Festival Chairs!
Come by to see our great selection of chairs that are perfect for this spring's festivals or for your next camping trip. Here are a few models: PackSeat The PackSeat weighs in at only 26 ounces. Lighter than all of it's competition, the PackSeat folds into a small package with our innovative designed shock-corded legs. The carrying sack always stays attached so you don't have to worry about finding the bag to take it on your next trip. Quick E Seat From following your favorite golfer to camping, hunting, and fishing, the Quik-E-Seat Tall offers ultimate in comfort. Its unique ...
Ahnu Spring Footwear
We're excited to introduce the new spring line of all-terrain shoes to Lafayette. Ahnu specializes in shoes that are functional for a variety of uses. As our graphic above shows, Ahnu builds shoes for land, water and combination use. Read on about each model: Ahnu Tamalpais II (Left - Land) This versatile, light weight multi-sport shoe offers breathability, cushioning, support and traction for light hiking, trail running or walking through your neighborhood. Ahnu Jenner (Center - Land & Water) Built to take on the rigors of hiking and rugged terrain, the Jenner is the "jeep" of the sport sandal world, ...
Hiking Staffs That Convert to Monopods
Camera Staffs We have a full line of hiking poles and trekking staffs, but we wanted to present a couple of unique poles for those of you who like to snap some photos. Both of these models will get you down the trail and then convert to a stable monopod for your camera or spotting scope. Sherlock Staff In addition to a comfortable contoured foam grip, the Sherlock staff has a foam sheath that encases the upper half of the staff. Its length adjusts with a sure locking button depressed through the outer foam sheath. It has an adjustable Wedge ...
Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 Tegris
Come in soon to see our newest toy to drool over. Take the amazing functionality of the Native Ultimate 12 and roll it into a feather light 36 pound package and you have the ultimate fishing/birding/day touring boat in the industry! ...
Osprey Kestrel Series Packs
We are proud to introduce the new Kestrel Series packs from Osprey to Acadiana! Here's a preview of what the Kestrel is all about: This is the ultimate "go anywhere, do anything" overnight pack. Use it for everything from a multi-day desert jaunt to an overnight hut trip. Two torso sizes and an adjustable harness provide custom fit. The Airscape backpanel and a peripheral steel spring rod frame provide superb comfort. Unique Stow-On-The-Go™ trekking pole attachment Stretch lycra mesh front and side pockets Integrated raincover Hydration compatible Front daisies with bungee tie offs ...
Slow Travel
If you keep up with my blog, you know that I like to write my own stuff. Today, though, I came across an article on Backpackinglight.com by Simon Clissold. I just had to share with you. Enjoy!: Slow travel and the philosophy behind it is nothing new; think Bashō and his bamboo staff on his ‘narrow road to the deep north’ in 1689, or Stevenson walking through the Cevennes with a donkey and a loaf of bread in 1878, or Fermor setting out in 1933 for Constantinople on foot from his home in London with little more than the clothes ...
Communing Without Nature
An article online recently caught my eye. Titled “Communing Without Nature”, this article outlines the declining participation in visits to National Parks and the effect this could eventually have on conservation efforts. The report states that “ Camping, fishing and per capita visits to parks are all declining in a shift away from nature-based recreation”. It goes on to say “By studying visits to national and state parks and the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses the researchers documented declines of between 18 percent and 25 percent in various types of outdoor recreation”. A couple of the specifics the article ...
Sigg Bottles
This Swiss made product delivers all the benefits of a lightweight, durable, eco-friendly, leak-proof water bottle in a subtly, sophisticated style. Extruded from a single piece of aluminum and coated with a patented secret formula liner, this water bottle will not leach anything harmful into your beverage. It will not give your beverage any plastic taste or overtone. You can carry nearly any liquid in it (like fruit juices) without leaving the tast in the bottle. By using a single re-usable bottle, you will reduce the number of plastic bottles going into the landfill (or recycling process). Good for you, ...
El NaturaLista Clogs
El Naturalista clogs express a different way of thinking and acting. Being a naturalist entails respect for a rich, profound philosophy that lays its trust in life and attributes everything to Nature. The Iggdrasial is made from vegetable-dyed leathers and recycled rubber - part of El Naturalista's holistic approach to shoe design. They come in a variety of fun colors for spring and summer ...
New Sanuk Styles
The Donny Sidewalk Surfer from Sanuk is a cool, casual slip-on with Donavon's flavor. Sanuk designed the Sidewalk Surfers using Barefoot UnTechnology, creating a sandal-shoe that allows your foot to bend and flex the way nature designed you to walk. The loose upper allows your foot to spread so it can absorb shock naturally. Get the year-round style and protection of a shoe with the comfort of a sandal ...