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Shop local this Mother’s Day! Our staff has put together this list of the best active wear for Mom.  Don’t forget, we offer free gift wrapping!   BANDIWEAR – Stash your stuff, not your style! BANDI is not only a stylish way to secure life’s essentials, but it allows you the freedom to explore your next adventure.Read more

Shop local this Mother’s Day! Our staff has put together this list of the best casual clothing for Mom.  Don’t forget, we offer free gift wrapping! AVENTURA CLOTHING – Aventura’s mission is to help the earth one garment at a time – they’re passionate about creating fashionable clothing with low environmental impact. From fabric swatches toRead more

  You don’t buy a Tilley hat for how it looks on the day of your purchase.  You buy it for how it’s going to look 10 or 20 years from now.  These hats weather well and continue to look better and better with each adventure you put it through.  Here’s our all-time favorite indestructibleRead more

Cool Shirts. Cool Cause. United By Blue is a lifestyle apparel and accessories brand that removes a pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product sold. By associating a concrete environmental action with every business transaction, UBB is able to have a measurable impact on this important issue.  They accomplish their mission byRead more

We took a look around the shop to find the perfect gifts for your outdoorsy lady! PrAna Chai V Neck T – $55 Add sweet spice to your spring and summer with the prAna Chai V Neck T. A conscious update to our popular Chai Tee features a new V-Neck, new subtle changes to theRead more

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 fairRead more

Amy Andaya is Pack & Paddle’s bookkeeper. Here’s the things that she has put on her list for this year:   Sawyer Mini Filter This mighty mini will filter 1 million gallons of water quickly and easily.   Bushnell Solar Wrap Mini Charge your phone with a unit that’s hardly bigger than a roll of quarters!Read more

Rachel is our trip and event coordinator.  Here’s the things that she has put on her list for this year:   Teva Boots Perfect for Louisiana winters or trips up north!   Horny Toad Heartfelt Wool Jacket The perfect sweater for most of our Lafayette winter – with a unique flair.   EcoRox Speakers TheRead more

Nate is our assistant manager.  Here’s the things that he has put on his list for this year:   GoPro Silver Use this camera for kayak fishing and mud-riding   Brute 50qt Cooler Who doesn’t need a tailgating ice chest that you’d think is plugged in?   Buff Headgear For windy days kayaking or hotRead more

John Heubi is Pack & Paddle’s Store Manager.  Here’s the things that he has put on his list for this year:   Patagonia Down Sweater These jackets are so light weight and compactable, yet warm. It’s a perfect piece for the trail or a Louisiana winter.   Seedhouse SL 2 Tent With a trail weightRead more