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It was a windy day on Lake Martin.  We checked the wind direction heading out so we would have a harder paddle out and an easier paddle back in.  We maneuvered through the cypress and tupelo trees, crossing logs that would sink beneath us as we skid across them. Just when we reach, what IRead more

Outdoor guide site RootsRated is set to launch in partnership with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailer Pack & Paddle this week to provide locals and visitors to the Lafayette area with a highly usable guide for discovering local experts’ favorite places for outdoor recreation. RootsRated is, simply put, an outdoor travel guide. Ever find yourself traveling to a city, wonderingRead more

Here’s the story:  There weren’t many sleepy eyes at 4am in the Albertson’s parking lot as 16 fishermen and women gathered.  We were headed way down the bayou south of Houma to Pointe Aux Chenes.  After a quick meeting to go over driving directions and to hand out maps of our fishing location, we wereRead more

The Atchafalaya Basinkeeper is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecosystems within the Atchafalaya Basin. It is a Waterkeeper program under the Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a grass roots advocacy organization consisting of over 200 local Waterkeeper programs and dedicated to preserving and protecting YOUR water from polluters.  Video – Preserving a WayRead 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

Who is Marla? Marla has been with us for over a year so far; lately she’s been very busy working on Tent City & the NEW Shakedown Summit. FUN FACTS: Favorite Clothing Brand: Patagonia – mainly because of their ecologically mindful production of products. They also reuse and recycle a lot of their materials, justRead more

More and more anglers and hunters realize what an awesome kayak the Frontier is.  With that, the reviews and accolades are rolling in.  Check out this great video and stellar review! iFishVT produced an awesome video on The Ultimate Fishing Kayak: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKHSNyxXdg&hd=1[/youtube] Yak Angler Pro Staffer Joe Maione wrote a detailed review of the NuCanoe Frontier.Read 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

2 o’clock bayou is located just off of Hwy 190 and Hwy 71 between Port Barre and Krotz Springs.  We immediately saw several turtles sunning themselves down this seldom used waterway.  Of course there was the ever present red-ear slider but then there was the Mississippi map turtle, it has ridges down the center ofRead more

There was concern that this trip may have to be cancelled because of rain. It was raining at Pack & Paddle at our meeting time but we took a leap of faith, after watching the radar, in the hopes that the weather would clear. Well, it was sprinkling as we neared Lake Martin so theRead more