Black Diamond HiLight Tent
A spacious one-person lounge or a cozy two-person assault-style tent, the new HiLight is a larger version of the OneShot and uses the same two-and-a-half pole design for steep, water-shedding walls and a wide, high ceiling. The full side-opening door has a built-in no-see-um mesh window, and coupled with another window on the opposite side, the HiLight offers excellent ventilation. The canopy is built with highly water-resistant and breathable Epic fabric, and the floor is double silicone coated nylon ripstop. For keeping track of the little things, the HiLght has two interior net pockets ...
Camelbak M.U.L.E.
The MULE is the perfect combination of water carrying capability and day hiking or mountain biking carrying capacity. The MULE carries 100 ounces of water. There's also room for a rain jacket, car keys, lunch, sunglasses and more. The unique front pocket allows you to shove a hat or jacket behind it for easy access. $85 ...
Whooping It Up
This weekend reminded me of why I love my job. Becky, Loren and I led our Waterfall Hike with 15 hardy souls in tow. We had decided to take the longer "Primitive Trail" so that we could see the maximum number of waterfalls. If you haven't been there, the Primitive Trail is pretty challenging. I loved seeing folks in the early stages of the trip clambering up and down banks, walking through streams and climbing the steep hills. After a couple of hours, everyone was getting a little quiet - probably worrying a little about making it through the whole ...
Ride Angler
The Ride is a new boat designed specifically for fishing. Fly fishers love this boat for its stability - stand up and double haul at tailing reds 75-feet away. The unique pontoon-style hull is the height of stability. Standard Features: TriggerLock Footbraces / Full size compression seal bow hatch / One six-inch day hatches / Full-size tankwell / Scotty spinning rod holder / Flush mount rod holder / Anchor system and cleat / Comfort carry handles. Rudder optional ...
North Face Plasma XCR Mid Hiking Boot
Perfect for day hikes as well as backpacking, this new boot combines Gore's XCR waterproofing and an innovative multi-adjust stye lacing system. This lacing system uses the Boa rachet system that makes it extremely easy to get a snug, solid fit that can be adjusted with the twist of a dial. The Injection molded TPU shank plate makes the Plasma perfect for backpacking and it's light weight makes it work great for day hiking. We're betting that if you try it on, you'll love it - so stop by soon ...
Jetboil
Jetboil PCS – the original Jetboil – has sparked a revolution in outdoor cooking. Boiling two cups in two minutes at 75-80% efficiency, the PCS is twice as fast and uses half as much fuel as conventional stoves. The PCS boils up to 50 cups (12 Liters) of water from only one Jetpower isobutane/propane micro-canister. Such outstanding performance results from the patent-pending FluxRing™ heat exchanger, which captures and focuses the burner’s heat. John Williams: The JetBoil has won Backpacker Magazine Editors Choice Award, Outside Magazine Gear of the Year Award, Time Magazine Coolest Inventions Award and more! Drop by today ...
Revolutionary Sun Protection!
Sunday Afternoons hats are designed with one specific purpose; complete 360 degree solar coverage. Their Adventure hat has been awarded an unprecedented 13-point utility patent for sun protection. The utilization of ultra lightweight sun protection fabric allows their hats to feel nearly weightless. The Adventure Hat remains cool and comfortable all day long regardless your activity. You can feel confident knowing your nose, cheeks, lips, eyes, ears, and neck have an excellent UV shield. Sunday Afternoons hats are made from Supplex fabric with CoolMax sweatbands. At only 3 ounces, you can't get more sun protection (50 UPF) per ounce than ...
Bicycling the Natchez Trace
March 30-April 8As usual, our little vacation became kind of epic. This started out to be a cycling trip Becky was going to take with a friend. They would ride a 500 mile route up the Natchez Trace from Natchez to Nashville. When the friend bowed out, I was really excited and schemed my way into the trip.Keep in mind that we were trying to ride the Trace in a week with no training at all (not recommended). Our trip started out with two days that took us to Vicksburg with my parents and our friends Jim and Carol Whelan ...
New Crocs
Crocs are about more than just that one original clog these days. We're stocking a variety of interesting models from Crocs. The Mary Jane is a cute new style that's low profile and just as comfortable as the original. Also - check out the new styles of flip-flops now in stock. We've got the original Crocs flip as well as the all-new Capri style for women. If you're using your Crocs at work, we're now stocking clogs without holes in the front. To round it out, we're stocking the Croc Islander which fits like a shoe - but gives you ...
Mion Footwear
We are proud to introduce to Lafayette the new line of Mion Footwear. Mion provides the tools amphibious athletes need to help them on their journeys. Their shoes are designed, developed and constructed to take you wherever you take them. What makes Mion unique is the amazing fit. The soles of the shoe mold to your feet and the upper adjusts perfectly to your foot for an incredible fit. Come by today to try a pair on! ...
Savin' Gas
Becky and I have saved 33 gallons of gas over the last 5 months by commuting on our bikes to work here at P&P. I was lying in bed thinking about this dismal fact last night. Was it worth it to sweat, freeze, get rained on and honked at - all to save 80 bucks and reduce worldwide oil demand by 33 gallons? Mix in the friends we’ve met, memories of pedaling through Lafayette after dark, the feeling of connection to our community and I can truthfully say that I think so. Most of all though, it feels like we’re ...
Our Anniversary
Actually, this is one day AFTER our year anniversary of hiking north from Springer Mtn Georgia. Tonight, we presented our finished AT slideshow to a wonderful group of around 30 people. I was so pleased that this many folks turned out to hear about our adventure. I spent hours trying to get just the right music and timing on my slides. Yesterday, I spent 4 or 5 hours going through my journal to come up with some good quote to use during the show. These journal quotes were intended to give people an inside feel for our state of mind ...