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  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 newest Black Diamond headlamps are exactly what you need for your next big adventure!! We have the ReVolt (rechargeable!) and the Storm (100% waterproof) in stock now at Pack & Paddle. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/43925837[/vimeo] Info from Black Diamond: REVOLT: The Black Diamond ReVolt marks a paradigm shift for versatility in a rechargeable headlamp, capable of beingRead 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

The North Face has updated its go-everywhere Men’s TKA 100 Microvelour Glacier ¼-Zip Fleece Top with Polartec Classic 100 fabric, making it 10% warmer and 50% more thermally efficient, while cutting the weight by 27%. If you’re not a numbers person, all this means that you’re going to enjoy this super-soft, lightweight, breathable fleece sweaterRead more

We departed Pack & Paddle shortly after 7am, with a cheerful and exuberant crowd. After a short uneventful drive, we arrived at Lake Martin and unloaded our gear. After a brief review of paddling protocol we put the boats in the water and spent a few minutes acclimating to our new craft.  We started ourRead more

  The all new Evo Coldgear from Underarmour bring a totally new technology to providing warmth without the massive bulky feeling you get in other underwear. The secret? Underarmour’s Infrared technology. Coldgear Infrared is a soft thermo-conductive coating on the inner layer of your gear that absorbs and retains your own body heat so youRead more

We have a fun, new t-shirt design now available at Pack & Paddle. We’ve created a weathered look to the logo, giving it a vintage feel with less bulk. They’re produced locally and available in men’s & women’s sizes. The long-sleeved shirts are navy blue and the short-sleeved are grey. Come by the shop to pick one upRead more