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Designed specifically for travel and outdoor use, Ex Officio has developed a whole line of undergarments that are designed to allow you to bring only one or two sets of underwear with you on any trip of any length. Seasoned travelers save room by packing minimal clothing. With the Ex-Officio underwear, you can wash oneRead more

  We were excited to find a new hydration system that solve many of the problems of older systems. The Hydrapak is constructed with durable FDA approved Polyurethane. It comes with a lifetime no-leak warranty. The top of the bladder closes securely with a sliding clip. The combination of the wide opening and the suppleRead more

  You may have heard the buzz (sorry for the pun!) about ExOfficio’s Buzz Off clothing. This clothing repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums). The technology has been tested and improved through years of research and field use. With Buzz Off gear you get invisible, odorless protection just by putting on yourRead more

Last weekend, Becky and I attended the Louisiana Hiking Club’s annual Campfest at Chicot State Park. We set up a small table with some of the latest cool “must have’s” from the store. Things like ultra light alcohol cooking systems, Shoes with built in gaiters, new trekking poles from Black Diamond, Sil-nylon tarps and ofRead more

Come by to see our great selection of chairs that are perfect for this spring’s festivals or for your next camping trip. Here are a few models: PackSeat The PackSeat weighs in at only 26 ounces. Lighter than all of it’s competition, the PackSeat folds into a small package with our innovative designed shock-corded legs.Read more

Camera Staffs We have a full line of hiking poles and trekking staffs, but we wanted to present a couple of unique poles for those of you who like to snap some photos. Both of these models will get you down the trail and then convert to a stable monopod for your camera or spottingRead more

We are proud to introduce the new Kestrel Series packs from Osprey to Acadiana! Here’s a preview of what the Kestrel is all about: This is the ultimate “go anywhere, do anything” overnight pack. Use it for everything from a multi-day desert jaunt to an overnight hut trip. Two torso sizes and an adjustable harnessRead more

This Swiss made product delivers all the benefits of a lightweight, durable, eco-friendly, leak-proof water bottle in a subtly, sophisticated style. Extruded from a single piece of aluminum and coated with a patented secret formula liner, this water bottle will not leach anything harmful into your beverage. It will not give your beverage any plasticRead more

The Windwall 1 is possibly the perfect full zip jacket for our climate. The fleece is not overly thick, but is reinforced by a windproof layer to keep the breeze from blowing through. This layer also traps heat effectively inside the jacket for more warmth. The best part? At only $99.95, the Windwall is anRead 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