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John likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible.  As you’ll see from his list – he is passionate about kayak fishing.  These are some of the things he has on his wish list from Pack & Paddle.     Native Slayer Propel OK – I cheated.  I already bought one of these forRead more

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

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

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

 This year for Christmas, I’m interested in a variety of cool gifts – paddling, comfort and fashion! Read on to see my personal in-store favorites. BOTE Board: Stand up paddleboarding has quickly become my favorite sport and this BOTE Board has all of the features I’m looking for. It’s versatile and can be used for paddling, fishing, surfing, yogaRead more

Amy has lots of items for an ultralight backpacking trip this year.  Read on to see the things she hopes Santa puts under her tree this year!   The Western Mountaineering Ultralight down sleeping bag is the gold standard for ultra-light warmth and long term durability.  Simply the best you can get! The Altra ZeroRead more