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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 comfortableRead more

Here are a few sweaters that any woman will love! Something that they all have in common: light weight, cozy, and moisture wicking. What could be better for a southern winter? Three different styles from Royal Robbins – the Elena Hoodie, Helium Pullover and the  Ombre Pullover. Give the gift of comfort this holiday season!Read more

Join the hundreds of Lafayette locals that have become fanatics about ExOfficio underwear.  The ExO underwear is quick drying and durable, but what makes it so addictive is the silky comfort.  The Exo Underwear is not only for travel and adventure – but for every day of the week! ExOfficio’s description: Comfort that air-dries. High-performanceRead more

Vests have so many advantages:  They’re warm, light, comfortable indoors and out, fit under other layers without binding up your arms and the list goes on.  Outdoors folks have long understood the advantages of Vests – but new fabrications have caused a resurgence in popularity.  My Patagonia vest is the most-used piece of insulation thatRead more

The Real Deal is a line of Tarp hats are handmade in a remote small town in rural Brazil from recycled canvas tarps that once stretched across the beds of cross-country cargo trucks hauling open freight. These unique hats use recycled tarps in an effort to cut down on the wasting of the world’s resourcesRead more

Protect yourself from the sun on your all day adventures. The Reef Runner has built-in UPF Sun Guard 30+ with ultralight mesh to keep your skin cool. FEATURES: -Ultralite mesh vents run along side seams from wrist to underarm to shirt hem -Ultralite mesh across back shoulders -Drop-in gadget pocket on left chest -Box pleated backRead more

The Sundog looks like wool, but it’s actually soft, cozy fleece. From the little company located in the Wasatch mountains of Utah, you’ll have a look that’s unique – and comfort you can’t find in any other fleece jacket.Read more

This fall, we have introduced to P&P a lineup of GPS units specifically designed for outdoor navigation. All units can use downloadable maps and are designed to help you stay found in the field. We will show you the differences in the models and help you understand the function of the unit you select. WeRead more

The Wicked Lite Tee is everything a functional piece of clothing should be and nothing that it shouldn’t. It is the fastest drying fabric I have ever tried. The fit is just right – with the smoothness of the fabric adding to the feeling of mobility that wearing the Wicked Lite gives you. It’s greatRead more

I think the Sunshade shirt and the Nine Trails shorts are the perfect summer outfit for all my human powered sports. I like to cycle and kayak in them, but they are perfect for running (quick dry etc.). The Sunshade gives me the UPF protection to keep me healthy. As an added bonus, the UPFRead more