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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

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

This revolutionary, new device charges your electronics while you cook! Pack & Paddle is excited to have this awesome new item in stock. You’ve got to try one out – never know when you’ll need to charge your phone or camera! The PowerPot® gives you the power to charge your electronics anytime, in any situation.Read more

We asked Boone, our shop dog, to show you some of the things he knows your dog would like for Christmas.  He learned to type just so he could write this article: “Be safe!  Make sure your dog has it’s PFD on!” “I know what ya’ll are thinking:  He has fur.  He doesn’t need aRead more

Eco Vessel – Triple Insulated Water Bottles are based in Boulder, Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Their products are developed from safe, sturdy, sustainable materials while offering innovation and practicality. Treat yourself and your family to our stylish, eco-friendly water bottles or food storage products. Featuring TriMax® triple insulation technology, this water bottle hasRead more

Two Pack & Paddle guides met up with folks at Lorraine Bridge for an early morning paddle on Bayou Lacassine. This trip was schedule in cooperation with the Yellow Rails and Rice Festival located in Jennings, so we had birders and non-birders. Several states were represented by the bird-watchers in the group, as was evidentRead more

Tom with his own sit-on-top kayak, Hans with his own 17-foot-long sit-inside sea kayak, and Richard and Laura with 14-foot sit-inside kayaks from Pack & Paddle had a sunny start in the swimming pool. Here they practiced several self and assisted rescues.             We started with assisted sit-on-top kayak rescues, followed by assistedRead more

How do you hydrate? It’s important to stay hydrated, especially in the hottest months of the year! We have a variety of options to keep you drinking water all summer long! Try a backpack hydration system, like the CamelBak ‘Day Star’ or The North Face ‘Torrent 12’. Already have the backpack? Just need the reservoirRead more