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This paddle was a fundraiser for the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper organization.  This organization spends all of their time and efforts to preserve our greatest Louisiana treasure, which is the Atchafalaya Basin. This particular paddle is one of my favorite in the swamp, actually it’s hard to have a definite favorite because it is all so beautiful forRead more

Lake Martin is truly a wonderful place that never gets old, especially when you have perfect weather and a perfect sunset. We put in on time, but with the early sunset at 6:00 pm, we had to get in and get moving without delay. We got our sunset photo and started moving to the south end of theRead more

You know its gonna be a good day when you start it with an early morning paddle at Lake Martin. It started a little chilly but that didn’t keep us away.  With a mix of kayaks, canoes and one paddle board we made our way to the south end of the lake. We meandered throughRead more

We left Pack & Paddle just after 7am and headed north on I-49. It’s easy to remember the exit number on I-49 because it is the same number as the highway that we head west on. That is 119, highway and exit. We met under the interstate before heading to the Backbone trail in Red Dirt WildernessRead more

This is an adventure that two of Pack & Paddle’s Trip Leaders took in December of 2013. It is quite the story! Read on: I wanted to have a kayak adventure in the Atchafalaya Swamp since the weather cooled, luckily I’m not the only one. Kevin and I, both guides for Pack & Paddle, made a planRead more

When it comes to comfortable, portable seating for summer, we’ve got you covered. This Helinox chair is unbelievably lightweight, compact, comfortable and easy to set up.   For the complete setup – get the new Helinox table as well! Details:  Super compact when folded – the size of a man’s shoe! Ultra lightweight – lessRead more

These animal hats are fun, whimsical, and simply adorable. All of the kids that come into Pack & Paddle are instantly drawn to them. We have a big selection of different animals – in the hats and mittens! Plus, the added bonus is that when you buy a Nirvanna Designs product, you are supporting fairRead more

With the influx of fishing kayaks that feature Hi-Lo seating, one of the big questions we have gotten is what length paddle should be used for these boats.  The answer is that to have the perfect paddle length in Hi or Lo position, an angler would need to have two paddles on board.  For example,Read more

With people heading out on the water and trail carrying more and more electronics, having systems to recharge these devices has become more and more important.  Pack & Paddle is carrying a wide range of spare power solutions.  Here’s a quick primer on what’s available: Keep it simple: If you are in-town, traveling or outRead 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