Date: Thursday, November 3rd Meeting Details: Pack & Paddle at 6pm Cost: Free Event Have you ever wondered what it would be like to venture out and hike one of Americas long trails? Imagine hiking one of these trails as a blind person – with only your courage, your inventiveness and your dog to helpRead more
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The Bayou Teche Legend has it that the Chitimacha Indians went to battle with a huge snake that could be measured not just in feet, but in miles. As the battle raged, the snake turned and twisted . The snake boradedned, curved and deepened the space that eventually became the Bayou Teche. In this specialRead more
Louisiana summers are all about getting wet and staying cool. These 3 shorts will help you do that! North Face Guide Trunk (left) The North Face Guide Trunk is uses their unique FlashDry fabric. These shorts are perfect for being in and out of the water all day. The relatively long length (9″ inseam) makes thisRead more
Why not knock Fathers Day out of the park and get dad a gift that will blow him away? A kayak represents freedom and relaxation for any man that enjoys the outdoors – making it the perfect gift. Pack & Paddle is uniquely positioned to make your kayak gifting a great experience for Dad. IfRead more
Our owners John and Becky Williams have been embracing the art form of Gyotaku to produce unique prints of local gamefish. These art pieces are created by first painting the original fish. Then a special rice paper is draped over the fish and rubbed. Each print is unique and original. They make a wonderfulRead more
The new Hobie Eclipse will soon be landing at Pack & Paddle. During this launch, we will be receiving a limited supply of only 4 boards. Call or come by to reserve yours today! Here’s some info on this great new concept from the Hobie website: Wind, waves, and wake? NoRead more
We are proud to announce the addition of outdoor themed art from local artists at Pack & Paddle. We are currently showing art from Kathy Dumesnil – the well known Lafayette artist specializing in local landscapes as well as fish and other art. We love her use of color and her ability to convey themesRead more
We have expanded our recreational and fitness kayaks into a beautiful new space. Choose models from Epic, Wenonah, Wilderness Systems, Native, Jackson and Hurricane. Our staff can help you understand the differences in all our models and set you up to demo the ones you like.Read more
Festival essentials: Sun hats and comfortable, light folding chairs! Come by to test drive the lightest, most compact, most comfortable chairs for festival. Your feet will thank you for it! While you’re here, check out our unique supply of hats that will stop sun, rain and the occasional beer spray from Kavu, Patagonia, Sunday Afternoons, andRead more
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -Robert Frost Here are some of our favorite pics from our 2015 kayaking, fishing, SUP boarding, and hiking trips! Hiking Paddling LA Hooked Fishing SUP Boarding Looking Forward ToRead more