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Days before, we decided to change our original plans for this trip and hike the complete Wild Azalea Trail from start to finish.  We all agreed that the mileage would not be a problem and welcomed the challenge. We started the trip on Friday night at the WAT (Wild Azalea Trail) North Trail Head around 8:00 PM and hikedRead more

Pack & Paddle recently started carrying LuxuryLite® Cots, and when we tested them out, we couldn’t be happier. They are truly the lightest, most packable outdoor cots on the market! We have both the UltraLite Cot™ and the Mesh Cot in stock at Pack & Paddle. Therm-a-Rest® LuxuryLite® backpacking cots allow you to camp anywhere in luxury comfort—rocky, swampyRead 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

Come into Pack & Paddle to demo any camping stoves and water filters! While you’re at it, bring in your backpack for a Shakedown. We’ll help you lighten your load! The newest addition to our recently renovated camping area is the Shakedown Summit – an interactive display that features an ultralight backpack along with waterRead more

The newest Sleeping Bags on the market are now IN STOCK at Pack & Paddle! What is DriDown™ ??? Simply put, DriDown™ represents the evolution of down insulation. Regular down is treated with a molecular level polymer to create a hydrophobic finish on each individual down plume. This finish allows DriDown™ to stay dry longer, loftRead more