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Not skiing, hunting, cycling or hiking – but want to have toasty hands while in town or headed out for the evening?  Stop by Pack & Paddle for some great options: The Stagecoach glove from Smartwool is a nice looking as it is warm.  This gloves combines the legendary Merino wool that Smartwool is soRead more

The legendary non-skid material used for years in high end poling skiffs, commercial boats and a variety of other marine uses has now come to the kayak world.  These custom cut kits come ready to install in your yak – no tools needed!  They are durable, grippy and make your kayak deadly stealthy. Here’s aRead more

The Chinook Mesh Back Fishing PFD by NRS  has been Pack & Paddle’s most popular life jacket this year. The high back makes it easy and comfortable to sit in your kayak and lean back in your seat. Mesh on the back doesn’t get too hot and sticky in south Louisiana’s weather. Here’s what NRS says aboutRead more

What could make a warm fuzzy Mojo brand fleece even better? Tons of Pack & Paddle logos! It also makes a great gift for that person that loves P&P. As a thanks, we’re offering this great jacket at only $49.95. Come by soon while supplies of this limited edition fleece lasts.  Read more

Pack & Paddle recently started carrying LuxuryLite® Cots, and when we tested them out, we couldn’t be happier. They are truly the lightest, most packable outdoor cots on the market! We have both the UltraLite Cot™ and the Mesh Cot in stock at Pack & Paddle. Therm-a-Rest® LuxuryLite® backpacking cots allow you to camp anywhere in luxury comfort—rocky, swampyRead more

  Is this a fast paddling sit-on-top for fun day trips?  Or maybe a seaworthy self bailing craft capable of carrying overnight gear?  Maybe it’s a second kayak for friends to come along on birding or fishing trips.  Or possibly a kayak for the person that wants to do a lot of paddling, but wantsRead more

The new Jackson JKrate is a rugged storage system made with JK attention to detail. Roto-molded plastic makes it lightweight and strong. The JKrate comes standard with 2 side handles, top webbing strap, a lid and 2 YakAttack GT90SL tracks to help mount lights, cameras, and any other accessories. The lid features grooves to allowRead more

We are very excited to invite all of you to the Backpacker Magazine Get Out Tour. Thursday, December 5th will be the next stop in this nation-wide tour featuring Randy and Sheri Propster. Each person in attendance will be entered to win door prizes, totaling $1,200! Prizes include the Sawyer water filter, Big Agnes sleepingRead more

    The Ultimate Series of kayaks (12, 14 Tandem and 14 Solo) now come in both a Standard model and a new “Basic” model.  The Ultimates have long been some of our most popular boats – and for good reason!  The Tunnel Hull is among the most stable on the market, the amazingly comfortableRead more

Pack & Paddle’s newest adventure recreation kayak is here! The Zydeco 9.0 from Dagger Kayaks is lightweight, easy to carry, super-sleek and aesthetically pleasing. On top of that it’s only $449! Here’s what Dagger Kayaks says about the Zydeco: Put yourself in command, from flat-water cruising to taking full control in moving water of rivers andRead more