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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

Pack & Paddle is excited to announce that we have partnered with Vermilionville to bring you the biggest, best demo day of the year! FREE EVENT! Vermilionville has plenty of parking, beautiful scenery, bathroom access and is only a 3 minute drive from the shop. Demo boats will be located at two different points onRead more

  We’re excited about this years Spring Kickoff to the paddling season.  It’s going to be more fun than ever.  We’ve created some brand new events for you to enjoy and get excited about paddling! Beer and Gear Social Night – Friday March 8th 4:30-7:30pm The name says it all!  Spring Demo Weekend will kickRead more

Pack & Paddle is hosting a t-shirt design contest.  The contest has a theme: Geaux Kayaking!  From there – we’ll leave it up to your imagination.  Winner not only gets bragging rights – but also a $150 gift card to Pack & Paddle.  For more information, please contact rachel@packpaddle.com. DESIGN CONTEST TIMELINE: Submission phase: February 20Read more

Pack & Paddle has a brand NEW item from Mountain Hardware – the Plasmic™ Rain Jacket for men & women! This lightweight rain jacket is perfect for south Louisiana’s unpredictable weather – featuring increased breathability and accelerated evaporation. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/61312931[/vimeo] Info from Mountain Hardwear: Top-tier technology—Aquaguard front zip and Dry.Q™ EVAP for unbeatable wicking. The Plasmic keeps you comfortableRead more