Becky and I recently spent 21 days backpacking the eastern half of the Camino Del Norte on the northern coast of Spain recently. It was a wonderful experience, combining backpacking with staying in hostels, snacking at bars, and meeting new friends from around the world. AsRead more
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A month in Mexico – designated by Becky as our retirement-moon hung out there like a a threatening storm. I haven’t traveled much outside the US, and nagging thoughts about immigrants, cartels and the basic unknown were taking root in the back of my mind. Of course, Becky had no doubts and no fear (atRead more
We’re excited to announce that Bill Swift – owner of Swift Canoe & Kayak will be visiting Lafayette for a weekend of fun and paddling. We look forward to showing Bill a good time and want you to be a part of it! Paddlers Potluck The weekend kicks off with a meet and greetRead more
As the Buffalo River celebrates its 50th anniversary as a National Scenic River, the Williams family (owners of Pack & Paddle) celebrates 50 years of float trips and 50 milers. A few weeks ago, Becky and I met our son Matt, his wife Rebecca and our grandsons Liam (age 12) and Theo (age 4) and theirRead more
Pack & Paddle is a true treasure trove for guys that like to play outdoors. And what guys don’t love that? We’ve got gifts in all price ranges whether your dad likes to hike, paddle, cook, or just hang outdoors. This is the perfect opportunity to gear Dad up with the stuff he really wants! Read more
Not everyone wants to scale a mountain or run a river. If you’re looking for a gift for someone that loves Art Walk, Downtown Alive, Festival Interational or a trip to Moncus Park, here’s some great ideas: These unique wallets have a push buttons that push your cards out inRead more
Pack & Paddle is a mecca for folks that like to hike and camp. Here’s a few items to get your gift-giving thought process going: Having spare power when you need it is key these days with Garmin In-Reach, Phones and other devices needing charging. This lightweight powerful charging. brick willRead more
You know that person: They’re just hard to shop for. Read on for unique gifts that are perfect for just that person! Fun to give. Fun to receive. Quality to last a lifetime. This unique Japanese tool is one of the best gifts we’ve found. Designed for gardening, this tool is theRead more
South Louisiana is Sportsmans paradise – but don’t forget that it’s Sportswomen’s paradise as well. We have so many women that live to paddle, fish, hike and have fun outside. Here’s a few gifts that might be fun to give – and fun to receive! The Rumpl Blanket works great inRead more
Pack & Paddle is THE PERFECT PLACE to shop for the person that wants to get out on the water. Whether it’s a kayak, canoe, paddleboard, fishing kayak or any accessory you can probably think of, Pack & Paddle is your place to come by and shop. Here’s just a few things that make greatRead more