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Amy Andaya is Pack & Paddle’s bookkeeper. Here’s the things that she has put on her list for this year:   Sawyer Mini Filter This mighty mini will filter 1 million gallons of water quickly and easily.   Bushnell Solar Wrap Mini Charge your phone with a unit that’s hardly bigger than a roll of quarters!Read more

Rachel is our trip and event coordinator.  Here’s the things that she has put on her list for this year:   Teva Boots Perfect for Louisiana winters or trips up north!   Horny Toad Heartfelt Wool Jacket The perfect sweater for most of our Lafayette winter – with a unique flair.   EcoRox Speakers TheRead more

Nate is our assistant manager.  Here’s the things that he has put on his list for this year:   GoPro Silver Use this camera for kayak fishing and mud-riding   Brute 50qt Cooler Who doesn’t need a tailgating ice chest that you’d think is plugged in?   Buff Headgear For windy days kayaking or hotRead more

John Heubi is Pack & Paddle’s Store Manager.  Here’s the things that he has put on his list for this year:   Patagonia Down Sweater These jackets are so light weight and compactable, yet warm. It’s a perfect piece for the trail or a Louisiana winter.   Seedhouse SL 2 Tent With a trail weightRead more

Learning to use a GoPro camera has been a whole new learning and creative experience for me.  To me, everything is about story telling.  Whether you or a teacher, a salesman, or even the president of the United States, being able to tell stories allows others to understand your point of view.  Everyone is uniqueRead more

The newest, “baddest” fishing knives have hit the market and they’re now in stock at Pack & Paddle! Fishermen looking for a long-lasting, easy-to-use, lightweight fillet knife will be amazed with the Bubba Blade. How did the Bubba Blade come to be? Here’s the story from the company: As fishermen, we were sick and tiredRead more

Slacklining with Gibbon is simple, fun and very addictive! This sport gets everyone moving! Whether in the backyard or in the park -within a few minutes any place turns into a big adventure playground. The Gibbon system eliminate knot tying and constant re-tensioning of your slackline. Get great balance, a great core workout and haveRead more

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcjQb6993oU[/youtube] If you’re like us, you do a lot of travelling for the holiday season. Great luggage can make all of the packing/unpacking, loading/unloading easy and enjoyable. Here’s two options that Pack & Paddle offers:   The Ozone Bag from Osprey is functional and lightweight. It has 3 large internal zip pockets keep gear organized inside theRead more

Not skiing, hunting, cycling or hiking – but want to have toasty hands while in town or headed out for the evening?  Stop by Pack & Paddle for some great options: The Stagecoach glove from Smartwool is a nice looking as it is warm.  This gloves combines the legendary Merino wool that Smartwool is soRead more

The legendary non-skid material used for years in high end poling skiffs, commercial boats and a variety of other marine uses has now come to the kayak world.  These custom cut kits come ready to install in your yak – no tools needed!  They are durable, grippy and make your kayak deadly stealthy. Here’s aRead more