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South Louisiana is truly a paradise for paddlers. We are proud to offer a great selection of boats that work well for our local waters, or across the globe. Whether you are a day tripper, kayak fisherman, serious kayak tourist or just a recreational paddler, we have a boat that will fit your needs. NowRead more

We were to meet at Pack & Paddle at 8 but by 7:40 most of those meeting in Lafayette were already there. Once we arrived at Clark Creek Natural Area, we looked around for the folks we were meeting there.  Hmmm…one group was there but a group of 5 was missing.  We got one of the missingRead more

Cynthia, Tom, and Jan enjoyed a cool morning start in a sun-warmed pool for their 102 kayaking class. Cynthia and Tom both have sit-on-top kayaks and wanted to learn more about how they can do self and assisted rescues. Jan was interested in learning similar rescues for sit-inside kayaks. We started with sit-on-top rescues. The studentsRead more

The May 18th Mothershipping trip was a great success! We all met at the boat landing for an early departure and were off to the Pointe Aux Chenes marsh just as the sun was breaking the horizon. As we got to a large pond that could easily accommodate everyone and still allow us to stayRead more

The Pack & Paddle staff has come together to bring you the best, most comprehensive Father’s Day Gift Guide EVER! Scroll through these ideas and come into the store to check them out in person. Don’t forget, we offer free gift wrapping!   CHACO SANDALS – You can’t go wrong with Chacos! They’re comfortable, stylishRead more

Pack & Paddle is thrilled to carry these beautifully crafted Helle Knives. Since 1932, Helle Knives represented the very highest traditions of quality in Norwegian craftsmanship. Helle knives are designed to meet the demands of the outdoors, and they will last for generations. Despite its aestethic qualities, a Helle knife is not made to be anRead more

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