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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

Learning to use a GoPro camera has been a whole new learning and creative experience for me.  To me, everything is about story telling.  Whether you or a teacher, a salesman, or even the president of the United States, being able to tell stories allows others to understand your point of view.  Everyone is uniqueRead 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

The newest Black Diamond headlamps are exactly what you need for your next big adventure!! We have the ReVolt (rechargeable!) and the Storm (100% waterproof) in stock now at Pack & Paddle. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/43925837[/vimeo] Info from Black Diamond: REVOLT: The Black Diamond ReVolt marks a paradigm shift for versatility in a rechargeable headlamp, capable of beingRead more

Pack & Paddle is thrilled to carry these beautifully crafted Helle Knives. Since 1932, Helle Knives represented the very highest traditions of quality in Norwegian craftsmanship. Helle knives are designed to meet the demands of the outdoors, and they will last for generations. Despite its aestethic qualities, a Helle knife is not made to be anRead more

Cocoons is the leading brand of optical quality sunglasses designed specifically to be worn over prescription eyewear.   We’re excited to be offering the great protection and performance to the Lafayette Outdoor Community.  Stop by to try some on soon!Read more

We’ve been working on expanding our knife and tool selection here at P&P. Stop by soon to see the new Multi Tools from Leatherman, Gerber and others as well as knives from Wenger, Kershaw, Spyderco, NRS and others. We’re also excited to be offering tools and knives from SAR Global Tools. We are stocking uniqueRead more

Did you know that you can shop Pack & Paddle for quality sunglasses for every member of your family? Well – maybe not your dog – but everyone else! We carry mens womens and kids styles to fit any facial shape and size. Native eyewear offers an amazing system that comes with interchangeable lenses forRead more

We’ve got some great accessories that will make your camera fit into your summer adventures even better. The Exposure camera pouches will attach to a belt, pack hipbelt or shoulder straps. They also come equipped with a shoulder strap for carrying the pouch around your neck. Perfect for a variety of point and shoot cameras.Read more

We are stocking some excellent binoculars for local birding – at a price that will surprise you! We carry these binoculars in 8X and 10X magnification, making it easier to find birds and then to follow their movements – especially if you are in a moving boat. Choose from several models made by Brunton: TheRead more