Come into Pack & Paddle to demo any camping stoves and water filters! While you’re at it, bring in your backpack for a Shakedown. We’ll help you lighten your load! The newest addition to our recently renovated camping area is the Shakedown Summit – an interactive display that features an ultralight backpack along with waterRead more
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Backpacking, Camping, Featured, General, Hiking, Product Blog Posts - Outdoor Gear | Comments are Closed | 16 August, 2012 | 0
Backpacking, Camping, Featured, General, Gifts for the Hiker or Camper, Gifts of Warmth, Product Blog Posts - Gift Ideas, Product Blog Posts - Outdoor Gear, Products | Comments are Closed | 20 July, 2012 | 0
The newest Sleeping Bags on the market are now IN STOCK at Pack & Paddle! What is DriDown™ ??? Simply put, DriDown™ represents the evolution of down insulation. Regular down is treated with a molecular level polymer to create a hydrophobic finish on each individual down plume. This finish allows DriDown™ to stay dry longer, loftRead more
Saturday October 5, 2013 – Saturday October 5, 2013 Map and Directions | Register Description: Weather Change!!!! Due to the Tropical Storm. New trip and meeting location and time. Meet at the Burger King on Ambassador Caffery just south of I-10. We will meet at 5:30am. Trip Location will be Prien Lake in Lake Charles.Read more
Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Clothes, Hiking, Product Blog Posts - Kayaking Gear | Comments are Closed | 10 November, 2008 | 0
It’s the classic Patagonia fleece sweater. Its warm, fuzzy 300 weight Polartec fleece is comfortable to wear and very warm without being overly hot. The long chest zipper allows you to ventilate on warmer days. The marsupial style pass-through front pocket is where your hands will live on chillier days. As always, folks buy PatagoniaRead more
Backpacking, Camping, Christmas Gift Ideas, Climbing, Clothes, Gifts Under $25, Hiking, Product Blog Posts - Kayaking Gear | Comments are Closed | 7 November, 2008 | 0
Beanies make great gifts for everyone on your list, and we’ve got an amazing array of warm hats for a variety of purposes. Thin but warm hats for the runner, cyclist or motorcyclist on your list. Fleece hats with earflaps for hunters and fishermen. Tightly woven wool caps with fleece earbands for skiers. Fashionable brimRead more
The Apollo lantern is coming in for a landing. It can stand on its own three legs or hang from the center of the tent. Set the mood with its dimming capability. It might get lonely if you forget to pick up its friend NRG. The NRG is a rechargeable battery kit that is compatibleRead more
Backpacking, Camping, Gifts for the Hiker or Camper, Staff Favorites, Travel | Comments are Closed | 1 August, 2008 | 0
Let’s face it: We all hate to wait. The Journey is everything I am looking for in a water purifier: LCD readout makes it easy to determine battery life and when water is purified UV sterilization process takes 90 seconds, instead of 30 minutes – 4 hours No pumping, and (almost) no waitingRead more
For several years, Becky and I have used a lightweight backpacking quilt in place of our traditional sleeping bags. Quilts are a strong trend in the world of ultra light weight backpacking – and for good reason! A well made backpacking quilt is lighter and more comfortable than a normal sleeping bag. By eliminating allRead more
High performance meets high capacity Mobilize your party with this collective-conscious system. Helios is an all-in-one cooking system that covers the gamut, from melting snow to prepping robust meals for you and your crew. Helios lights quickly and reliably with the click of a button. The system burns liquid fuel, so you can use everyRead more
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