Cloudveil Now Available at Pack & Paddle

There's a cool brand out of Jackson Hole Wyoming called Cloudveil that we have recently added to our fall product mix at Pack & Paddle. They call their clothing "Inspired Mountain Apparel". Hmm... We think it translates extremely well to the South Louisiana bayou as well. Their designs are innovative, functional, aesthetically clean and great fitting. Some of the Cloudveil is ski-oriented, but most of our selection crosses over very well to Acadiana's fall and winter weather. Here are just a couple of the styles in stock now at Pack & Paddle:

The men's 16 Penny Barn Coat is an updated classic uses that uses tough and quick drying nylon on the outer fabric that feels like a quality canvas. The interior is lined with the new Thermore insulation for a thin, but warm feel. The rustic feel of the 16 Penny Barn Coat gives it throwback appeal for those men who spent formative years in the outdoors. Big front pockets, two-snap cuffs and a snap-over-zip front create a men's classic cabin style that resonates from Tupper Lake to Lake Tahoe.

The Women's Neve Hoodie is one of Cloudveil's most popular designs. The butter soft synthetic fleece has a fine sweater finish that looks more like a fine wool than a fleece. The style sits somewhere between retro chic and progressively modern, making it a perfect layering piece to pack for weekends away that include both active days and fashionable gatherings.

Ahnu Footwear Arrives at Pack & Paddle

Ahnu is a new company specializing in lightweight, functional shoes and sandals. We had an interest in Ahnu because of their interesting styles that lend themselves towards casual use and travel. For anyone that's on their feet a lot and does a lot of walking, Ahnu is worth a test drive. Their unique midsole and outsole construction combine to make an amazingly comfortable walking shoe. Add on quick release lacing systems and you may have the perfect shoe!

The mens Tamalpais (shown in Carafe) features the QuiteLite Webbing Lace system into a comfortable and supportive shoe for walking, travel and casual use. The womens Benicia (shown in Major Brown) is a really cute mary jane style with a simple webbing closure. It's super comfortable and great for trips that involve lots of walking!

Womens Vitaliti Pants by Patagonia

The fall clothing is just starting to arrive at Pack and Paddle, and there's a pair of pants that's getting rave reviews from all the women on the staff. Patagonia's Vitaliti pants hit that perfect mix of "not too loose - but not too body hugging". They are amazingly comfortable, stretchy and just nice to put on. They are equally at home in your morning yoga class as they are for a night on the town.