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A new pant that we’ve gotten a great reaction to is the Continental Pant from Patagonia. The Continentals’ virtually indestructible polyester and nylon blend (53%/47%) has a slight give for freedom of movement, dries quickly, and wicks moisture. All of this makes it a perfect travel pant with a pedigree of toughness that will keepRead 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

  We were excited to find a new hydration system that solve many of the problems of older systems. The Hydrapak is constructed with durable FDA approved Polyurethane. It comes with a lifetime no-leak warranty. The top of the bladder closes securely with a sliding clip. The combination of the wide opening and the suppleRead more

Last weekend, Becky and I attended the Louisiana Hiking Club’s annual Campfest at Chicot State Park. We set up a small table with some of the latest cool “must have’s” from the store. Things like ultra light alcohol cooking systems, Shoes with built in gaiters, new trekking poles from Black Diamond, Sil-nylon tarps and ofRead more

Camera Staffs We have a full line of hiking poles and trekking staffs, but we wanted to present a couple of unique poles for those of you who like to snap some photos. Both of these models will get you down the trail and then convert to a stable monopod for your camera or spottingRead more

We are proud to introduce the new Kestrel Series packs from Osprey to Acadiana! Here’s a preview of what the Kestrel is all about: This is the ultimate “go anywhere, do anything” overnight pack. Use it for everything from a multi-day desert jaunt to an overnight hut trip. Two torso sizes and an adjustable harnessRead more

This Swiss made product delivers all the benefits of a lightweight, durable, eco-friendly, leak-proof water bottle in a subtly, sophisticated style. Extruded from a single piece of aluminum and coated with a patented secret formula liner, this water bottle will not leach anything harmful into your beverage. It will not give your beverage any plasticRead more

The Windwall 1 is possibly the perfect full zip jacket for our climate. The fleece is not overly thick, but is reinforced by a windproof layer to keep the breeze from blowing through. This layer also traps heat effectively inside the jacket for more warmth. The best part? At only $99.95, the Windwall is anRead more

This fall, we have introduced to P&P a lineup of GPS units specifically designed for outdoor navigation. All units can use downloadable maps and are designed to help you stay found in the field. We will show you the differences in the models and help you understand the function of the unit you select. WeRead more

Ya’ll know that I love using a tarp, but we’re going with a tent for our thru hike of the Colorado Trail. The Seedhouse SL has plenty of room for Becky and I and has a large vestibule placed in front of the tent. I like the Vestibule in front so that I can cookRead more