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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

Our crew of 7 met at Pack and Paddle and after introductions, we all clicked and knew that a great adventure was in the making. Our ride was uneventful until the last 12 Miles to Fort Adams Road, where we encountered numerous potholes due to recent rain.  The day was cool and slightly overcast withRead more

The day started off gray and drizzly, and a few anxious moments were spent wondering if rain and/or inclement weather would ruin our day.  However as we set out on our trek, the sky started to clear, giving us excellent hiking weather. Our team started the loop along the shore of the lake and weRead 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

Outdoor writing products for Outdoor writing people Pack & Paddle just started carrying these cool pocket journals. And the best part? They’re made with waterproof paper! Anyone who likes to be outdoors can use one of these – kayak fishermen, paddlers, hikers, backpackers, scientists, photographers & birders! The hassle of soggy and illegible paperwork hasRead more

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcjQb6993oU[/youtube] If you’re like us, you do a lot of travelling for the holiday season. Great luggage can make all of the packing/unpacking, loading/unloading easy and enjoyable. Here’s two options that Pack & Paddle offers:   The Ozone Bag from Osprey is functional and lightweight. It has 3 large internal zip pockets keep gear organized inside theRead more

We arrived at Calcasieu Point Landing early Saturday morning to thunderstorms and wind. After a while, the thunderstorms began to dissipate and we put the kayaks in the water to begin fishing. The conditions continued to be windy which made paddling tough. Everyone on the trip were good sports and worked hard to do there best toRead more

With these summer rains, hiking in the Southern states, there is always a risk of getting caught in a thunder storm, today was not going to be any different. With a 60% chance of rain after noon and getting a somewhat late start, I knew we were going to keep the trip a little shorter. Shorter, not only becauseRead more

Pack & Paddle has a brand NEW item from Mountain Hardware – the Plasmic™ Rain Jacket for men & women! This lightweight rain jacket is perfect for south Louisiana’s unpredictable weather – featuring increased breathability and accelerated evaporation. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/61312931[/vimeo] Info from Mountain Hardwear: Top-tier technology—Aquaguard front zip and Dry.Q™ EVAP for unbeatable wicking. The Plasmic keeps you comfortableRead more

We had a small group of 7 people ranging in age from lower 20’s to our eldest who has a 5 and 7 in his age, not necessarily in the order. We met 3 people at Chicot State Park an hour after we left Pack & Paddle, with a minimal threat of rain only forRead more