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These solar-powered, waterproof lanterns make the coolest stocking stuffers ever! We have both the regular white light lamp and the multi-colored lamp. Take a look to see why we think they’re so cool: Fully waterproof and shatterproof, with a built-in rechargeable battery, all-in-one Luci lanterns hold a charge for up to 12 hours and stayRead more

Eno One Link With the Eno One Link Hammock, you are ready for a great nights sleep anywhere and in any conditions. With a hammock, rain tarp, bug net and suspension straps, it has everything you need to enjoy a comfortable overnight. Osprey Manta 20 The Manta 20 may be the ultimate adventuring pack.  It isRead more

With people heading out on the water and trail carrying more and more electronics, having systems to recharge these devices has become more and more important.  Pack & Paddle is carrying a wide range of spare power solutions.  Here’s a quick primer on what’s available: Keep it simple: If you are in-town, traveling or outRead more

How do you hydrate? It’s important to stay hydrated, especially in the hottest months of the year! We have a variety of options to keep you drinking water all summer long! Try a backpack hydration system, like the CamelBak ‘Day Star’ or The North Face ‘Torrent 12’. Already have the backpack? Just need the reservoirRead more

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

Everyone loves a Titanium spork. The coolness factor is always way up there. What the Sea to Summit Spork brings to the table is that they’ve solved the problem of storing it inside your cookset by making it with a folding handle.Read more

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

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

A long time fave of our staff, Capilene 2 may be the most versatile piece of clothing that you can own as an outdoors-person. It has the fastest dry time of all performance baselayer fabrics, with an open-knit construction that breathes and wicks to keep you dry and warm on cold days. The flat-ribbed underarmRead more

The Marmot Precip is the perfect companion on any trip. It packs easily into a small bundle and can stow into a pack pocket or a kayak drybag quickly and easily. When the rain threatens, the 100% waterproof shell will shed the water falling from the sky. The moisture you create inside the jacket isRead more