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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

The newest, “baddest” fishing knives have hit the market and they’re now in stock at Pack & Paddle! Fishermen looking for a long-lasting, easy-to-use, lightweight fillet knife will be amazed with the Bubba Blade. How did the Bubba Blade come to be? Here’s the story from the company: As fishermen, we were sick and tiredRead more

We have a fun, new t-shirt design now available at Pack & Paddle. We’ve created a weathered look to the logo, giving it a vintage feel with less bulk. They’re produced locally and available in men’s & women’s sizes. The long-sleeved shirts are navy blue and the short-sleeved are grey. Come by the shop to pick one upRead more

Breathable natural fabrics and bold patterns make Santiki the perfect style for Festival Season. We have a beautiful selection of Santiki clothing with many cute styles of tops, dresses and skirts.  Read more

 This year for Christmas, I’m interested in a variety of cool gifts – paddling, comfort and fashion! Read on to see my personal in-store favorites. BOTE Board: Stand up paddleboarding has quickly become my favorite sport and this BOTE Board has all of the features I’m looking for. It’s versatile and can be used for paddling, fishing, surfing, yogaRead more

Amy has lots of items for an ultralight backpacking trip this year.  Read on to see the things she hopes Santa puts under her tree this year!   The Western Mountaineering Ultralight down sleeping bag is the gold standard for ultra-light warmth and long term durability.  Simply the best you can get! The Altra ZeroRead more

Everyone want’s to know what’s on Skip’s list.  As an all-around outdoors guy – Skip is hoping for fishing and hiking gear as well as a cool new fleece pullover.  Read on to see what Skip likes!   The TFO Professional 8 weight rod is the perfect tool to go out and catch some redfishRead more

  John:  For Christmas this year, I mostly want things that I use when I am kayak fishing.  I’m looking forward to getting some of these great gifts!   Troutmasters Too:  Jerald Horst’s latest book details how 13 of the most-popular fishing guides catch speckled trout day in, day out. Trout Masters Too: How theRead 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