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There was a shop discussion amongst the Pack & Paddle employees of possible confusion about paddling 2 o’clock bayou at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, fortunately our customers didn’t get confused at all. We left the shop just after 3pm and arrived at the dock around 4pm.  Everything ran smoothly and we got in theRead more

Teaching Paddleboarding to the Fontenot family this evening was such a refreshing experience.   To get the opportunity to teach a beautiful family learn how to stand up paddle board was so great. They say “a family that rows together grows together” I got to witness a family having a great time on the water whileRead more

Our trip to the Biloxi marsh is always a treat for me.  There are many reasons for this.  The camaraderie of loading the Lafitte Skiff in the early morning darkness, the boat ride across Lake Borgne, Capt. Gary Taylor’s banter on everything from Catch and Release to the news of the day – not toRead more

We met at Lake Martin just as a wonderful summer day was drawing to a close.  The lake was calm and peaceful as we reversed its perimeter, multiple bird sightings were made along with the occasional alligator. Due to recent rain the water level had risen and created some new areas for us to explore.Read more

  Make cooking at camp easy, fast, and fun with the Jetboil Cooking Systems! With great fuel efficiency, quick boil times, and a small packed size, this stove is ideal for campers who need hot water fast, without the hassle.         We have a couple of great options in the shop rightRead 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

What attracted us to carrying Costa Del Mar was their complete focus on sunglasses for use around the water. Because of the popularity of kayaking and especially Kayak Fishing, we wanted to offer a fishing sunglass that was second to none. After trying a pair out in the Biloxi Marsh, I think we made theRead more

At the beach this summer, keep your drinks ice cold all day long with these Hydro Flask insulated bottles. The insulation on these bottles is so amazing, you can fill it with ice water, leave it in the sun ,and your liquid stays cold. Super cold. Try it yourself!! Plus, now we have the option toRead more

We had a few folks meet us from Baton Rouge for this trip so we met them at the boat dock at 2 o’clock bayou, just off of hwy. 190. There are so many different types of paddlers, some like to see how fast they can paddle, some like to see everything they come across and someRead 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