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  A great gift idea is to give a pair of gloves designed for everyday winter use right here in Lafayette.  We’ve got a great selection of gloves in variety of weights and intended uses.  From fleece to leather to fingerless – we have the glove that will be the perfect gift!Read more

Possibly the best all-around jacket for Louisiana winters. Windproof, yet amazingly supple and comfortable to wear, the Adze will shed the cold wind as well as light rain. Best of all – it looks as great wearing to work on the weekdays as it does in the woods on the weekends. Write up from Patagonia:Read more

This trip I decided we would paddle the waters less traveled on the south end of the lake.  I waited until we were on the lake to make the decision about the direction to take because we had a 6-7 mph north wind.  Once we crossed the lake to the east side, the wind wasRead more

  We invite you to test drive a pair of Kuhl pants at Pack & Paddle to experience the best fit you’ve ever had.  This fit is not a matter of luck – but rather years of design work to shape these pants in a way that fits your body like no other. Why?  BasicallyRead more

  We have received the new printed Snap T’s just in time for cool weather.  These snap T’s look very unique and will keep you warm all winter long.  Shop early for the best selection of prints and sizes. Here’s the write up from the Patagonia website: Snap T® Pullovers and bottle openers: You neverRead more

WHO: TECHE Project  WHAT: Shake Your Trail Feather WHERE: Parc des Ponts, Breaux Bridge WHEN: Noon to 6 pm, Saturday, October 20th WHY: Fundraiser for Bayou Teche Paddle Trail COST: Free, with official festival pins available for purchase The T.E.C.H.E. Project is a non-profit group working to raise awareness of the environmental, cultural, historical, andRead more

The Full Moon Report is written by our good friend Jim “Possum” Foret.  Enjoy everyone… Full Butterfly Blast Moon Saturday  (full moon rises 6:15 as sun sets @6:45) Happy autumnal equinox y’all. I nearly let it pass, I knew it was there and it almost slipped away unannounced. A good buddy refused to let it happenRead more

It was a windy day on Lake Martin.  We checked the wind direction heading out so we would have a harder paddle out and an easier paddle back in.  We maneuvered through the cypress and tupelo trees, crossing logs that would sink beneath us as we skid across them. Just when we reach, what IRead more

  Yesterday I was clicking through the YakAnglers Choice Award survey to vote for our friend Ben Roussell’s blog.  I was surprised to see that Pack & Paddle was nominated in the Kayak Angling Retailer/Outfitter category.  Louisiana is well represented with not only us being nominated, but also the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club forum,Read more

Outdoor guide site RootsRated is set to launch in partnership with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailer Pack & Paddle this week to provide locals and visitors to the Lafayette area with a highly usable guide for discovering local experts’ favorite places for outdoor recreation. RootsRated is, simply put, an outdoor travel guide. Ever find yourself traveling to a city, wonderingRead more