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Pack & Paddle is the kayak fisherman’s toy store.  We can help you pick out some great gifts for the kayak fisherman in your life.  Like all other gifts purchased at Pack & Paddle, they can trade them in after Christmas if they prefer something different.  Be brave and let us help you pick outRead more

Dylan Silky Fur Classic Vest   This vest is just to die for! So silky soft to the touch, you’ll never want to take it off! This beauty comes in Black and Vintage White.             Acorn Slippers Take your nighttime routine to a whole new level with these Acorn Slippers!Read more

2015 Pro Angler 17 Tandem – Now in store! The Pro Angler 17 Tandem is the first Tandem in the Pro Angler series. Designed for fishing, this unique craft brings a ton of great ideas to the world of stealthy kayak fishing.  The size of the boat ensures that is is SUPER stable for sit downRead more

BUY 2 get 1 FREE!!! Smartwool’s Socktober Promotion is here!! When you buy 2 pairs of Smartwool Socks, you get to have a 3rd one for free!!! Come by the shop to check out the huge selection of men’s & women’s Smartwool socks in a variety of styles – hiking, casual, running, ski, and more!Read more

A good-looking Patagonia sweater is a must-have item for fall! Lucky for you, we have a great variety of cute Patagonia pullovers, jackets, and vests. Snap T Pullover This quintessential fleece pullover has feminine seaming and pouch-style hand warmer pockets.   Better Sweater Better Sweater® Jacket & Pullover combines the aesthetic of wool with theRead more

Birkenstock Sandals have been a long-time favorite for Pack & Paddle customers and employees. We’re excited to expand our selection to include an awesome variety of cute, fun sandals!   Birkenstock creates shoes that follow your foot’s shape and contours. Every Birkenstock has a deep heel cup to ensure proper weight distribution and foot alignment.  Read more

Our adventure started off early as we arrived early in the AM at Pack & Paddle, and introductions were made.  The hike had a diverse and eclectic set of folks – so we decided to try something new.  From the trail head we hiked down to the creek and immediately turned left to enter theRead more

Riviera 11’6″ Stand Up Paddle Board: The Riviera 11’6″ is a perfect board for first time paddlers, and is ideal for SUP surfing, cruising, & touring. It’s a very stable cruiser that comes with traction, and a built in handle for carrying.  It has a slightly pulled in nose and pinched rails for better maneuverabilityRead more

The early afternoon thunderstorms cooled off the August heat and became a light drizzle as I arrived at Lake Martin. I wondered if anyone would show up. Well they did, and we dealt with the slippery mud to set up the kayaks, have some on land instruction, and launch. Once on the water out ofRead more

We had a adventurous start to this trip around Lake Martin due to some minor technical difficulties, but it worked out for the best since it allowed us the perfect departure time to witness summers biggest and brightest full moon of 2014. This “Super Moon” is the closest the moon will be to the earthRead more