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The Kilroy from Jackson Kayak is their newest model of fishing kayaks. It’s designed to be similar to the Cuda, with many new, awesome features. The Kilroy is quickly becoming the talk of the fishing/ hunting world as one of the most decked out kayaks on the market, especially for those who don’t relish gettingRead more

Here at Pack & Paddle, we LOVE dogs! We also love Louisiana’s wetlands. These delicious dog treats from Marsh Dog help save Louisiana’s marshes by significantly reducing the population of Nutria that is literally devouring our wetlands. That’s a WIN-WIN in our eyes. In Louisiana, there are multiple causes for land loss and invasive species likeRead more

The NuCanoe Frontier 10 has arrived at Pack & Paddle and it is all that we hoped it would be! Super stable, incredibly maneuverable, completely customizable, and easy to handle off the water. We are sure you’ll be impressed too! Read on to learn the details, watch the Frontier 10 in action, and read aboutRead more

Shop local this Mother’s Day! Our staff has put together this list of the best gifts for Mom. We have a wide selection of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Don’t forget, we do free gift wrapping! AVENTURA CLOTHING – Aventura’s mission is to help the earth one garment at a time – they’re passionate aboutRead more

We left Pack and Paddle at 7am with a threat of rain in the forecast.  We arrived at Lake Martin, stopped at the south entrance of the trail and started our bird watching hike.  We saw lots of great egrets and roseate spoonbills nesting from the trail. The group were friends and relatives and were quite fun,Read more

Patrice, Holly, Jim, Romeo and I started the kayaking 102 class at the pool. The weather started out sunny, we practiced sit in and sit on top kayak rescue skills: the wet exit first, followed by the “T Rescue” in sit in kayaks, an assisted rescue with the sit on tops, and the cherry onRead more

Breathable natural fabrics and bold patterns make Santiki the perfect style for Festival Season. We have a beautiful selection of Santiki clothing with many cute styles of tops, dresses and skirts.  Read more

Open Arms is an Austin-based clothing company with a mission. Open Arms is a social enterprise founded to provide refugee women in the US a living wage for making stylish products from 100% recycled materials. Open Arms Mission Statement: At Open Arms, we are committed to providing refugee women in America a living wage (the baselineRead more

It’s fishing time! When you’re out on the water all day, it’s important to protect your skin and stay cool. Mojo Sportswear shirts are rated UPF 50+ with extra breathability and moisture control.  Check out the Redfish Vented Wireman and the Flats Camo Performance Shirt at Pack & Paddle. Info from Mojo: “Mojo Sportfishing GearRead more

The weather prediction was wind…and more wind, 25-30mph.  This can make for some of the most fun paddling, letting the wind push your boat along as you just sit back and rudder. It can also make for some of the hardest paddling if you have to paddle into it, your boat hardly moving but aRead more