Kids North Face Fleece Jackets

Get your kids and teens just what they want - a new North Face fleece jacket! Choose from several styles and colors that are just what they are looking for - starting at only $34.95

CliC Readers

These unique CliC reading glasses are perfect for all magnifier or cheater wearers. The CliC readers are very durable and fully adjustable to fit almost any size head. They have a back band that stops them from sliding down your nose or falling off your face. When not in use they just hang around your neck always ready for the next time you need them. They are perfect for anyone that constantly misplaces their glasses. You, your spouse and friends will never need to look for your readers again. They are great for many uses and any occupation. Please purchase your CliC glasses with confidence and start enjoying the convenience of having them with you when you need them. CliC readers are available in the following magnifications: +1.25, +1.50, +1.75, +2.00, +2.50, +3.00.

Greg Guirard Books

The long-awaited update, revision and expansion of Atchafalaya Autumn, published in 1995, is now available directly from the author. This is Greg's seventh book, and he sees it as his best to date. Atchafalaya Autumn II concerns the Cajun people, the wildlife and the scenery of the Basin, with 144 glossy pages and over 250 color photos. The text, besides that written by Guirard, includes pieces by thirteen other writers whose views and comments on the Atchafalaya Basin experience are timely and relevant.

This is a hardbound, coffee-table-sized book, 9.5 X 11.5 incles overall. Retail price--$25; Price to schools and libraries--$20 (All books autographed)

Atchafalaya Autumn II is a book about change, about the Cajun Culture and its struggle to survive, and about the need for restoration of the environmental health and productivity of the largest river-basin swamp system in the U.S.

Pescador 12 Kayak

The Pescador 12 kayak from Perception is a breakthrough in price and value. You benefit from the efficient hull design, ample hatches, and comfortable seat - all at an amazingly low price of $599. No longer do you have to go to the box stores and accept inferior quality boats to find a kayak under $800! Plus when you purchase at Pack & Paddle, you will always get free installations of fishing accessories, great advice when you choose your boat and warranty service after the sale. Please note that this boat does not include rod holder or anchor.

Louisiana Wild Goat Milk Soap

If you haven't tried Louisiana Wild Goat Milk Soaps yet - you should! These soaps are hand crafted right here in Acadiana. They come in an array of wonderful scents and make your skin feel softer than it ever has. The perfect gift or stocking stuffer for anyone on your list!

Pocket Rocket

Hands-down winner in the race for space! The tiny MSR Pocket Rocket stove delivers full-size performance yet fits into the smallest corner of your pack.

• Lightweight and compact, weighing just over 3 oz., the Pocket Rocket boils a liter of water in less than 4 min.!
• Stove is simple to operate, with no priming, preheating or pressurizing required; simply turn it on, light and start cooking
• Fully-adjustable flame, from a rolling boil to a slow simmer, lets you cook gourmet meals; control valve is easy to operate even with gloved hands
• Serrated pot-supports prevent the pot from shifting; folds up compact for travel
• Compatible with most self-sealing canister fuel, making it a great choice for global travel
• Includes a protective, custom-fit travel case
• Fuel canister sold separately
• Weight includes stove, not the canister

Dry Case

The DryCASE is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof bag that allows complete use of your phone or camera while keeping it dry and clean. Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the bag will vacuum seal around the contents and become completely waterproof. The air tight seal guarantees that the contents of the bag will stay dry even when submerged underwater. Every DryCASE comes with the extreme activity arm band for water sports, and is crystal clear so pictures can be taken through it while using the other side.

"DryCASE is awesome! I use it to stay connected with my iPhone and to take underwater pictures with my digital camera. I live at the beach and DryCASE gives me the freedom to get calls, messages and even listen to music. Each day I get up and paddle around the sound, and don't miss an important email or phone call. If it wasn't for DryCASE I wouldn't be able to enjoy my favorite water sports and still stay connected. I don't know what I would do without it!" -Corey from Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Blue Q Coin Purse

This awesome style is made with 95% recycled post consumer material. It has a crushed, wrinkled look. This is normal for the recycled content used. Gooooooo environment!

ENO Twilights

A Bright Idea.

Illuminate your hammock, tent, campsite and imagination. Twilights are comprised of 23 bright LEDs and are powered by 2 AA batteries.

“Light it up” from dusk till dawn!

ENO Hi-Fi Speaker Set

Music to GO

Pack you tunes when camping, hiking, biking and more. The Hi-Fi Speaker Case from ENO allows you to share your music with others on the go.

The durable molded and sewn case protects your music player from moisture and impacts
while traveling.

Powered by two AA batteries, Hi-Fi can deliver great sound for hours. Compatible with iPod and most portable music players.

Patagonia Baby Bunting

The main water line just burst, the neighbor's dog won't stop barking, and the truck has a flat, but at least your twins are warm and content in their Synchilla® Buntings. Made of polyester double-faced fleece, this bunting is soft on tender skin and easy to care for. A double-zippered torso and a zippered inseam allow quick baselayer and diaper changes, and make for easy use in a backpack or car seat. The hood opening has elasticized sides to seal out the elements and fit comfortably around baby's head. Convertible elasticized mitts keep little hands toasty. Available in solid colors and whimsical prints. Hand-me-down ID label inside. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

Bronwen Jewelry

Bronwen Lodato has been making jewelry for as long as she can remember. Her inspiration stems from a life lived in motion. Whether she is stand-up paddling in Phuket, sailing the Tuamotus in search of pearls, or slacklining in the high Sierra, Bronwen is gathering images for jewelry. The colors, textures, and memories of her adventures are reflected in the lively pieces of her collections. Her jewelry is equally lovely worn on a yoga mat, a beach in the South Pacific, or a bistro in Cinque Terre.

Bronwen met Michael Rubovits in the mountains of Oregon while they were instructing wilderness expeditions for Outward Bound. Growing up in the rugged beauty of Colorado and Arizona with educator parents, Michael has always led a life filled with outdoor adventure and cultural travel. Bronwen and Michael teamed up and have spent the last decade working and playing in the wilderness, exploring foreign countries, and successfully navigating the ebb and flow of marriage. After Michael completed his MBA in Sustainable Business, he became the Financial Director for Keep Tahoe Blue. Michael and Bronwen have combined her passion for designing jewelry with his interest in business and so the adventure continues (with a wee little one on the way in January 2011)!

North Face Osito Jacket

Comprised of an incredibly soft, silken fleece, this full zip jacket keeps female explorers warm and comfortable beneath its lavish fabric. Designed to be worn as a causal outer layer in cold weather conditions, sport the Osito Jacket on down-time around base camp, or on romps around town.

Patagonia Buckshot Flannel

Upholding a tradition of great plaids, the Buckshot Flannel has a soft hand and durable construction. It in a lightweight organic cotton (70%) and polyester (30%) blend, with button-closure flaps on the chest pockets and a shirttail hem. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

North Face Pumori Fleece Jacket

The North Face Pumori Polartec 200 series fleece is designed and constructed to zip into outer shells for increased warmth and added stability. Of course that’s not all this standard fit fleece is used for. Its ability to stand alone in cold winter conditions makes this North Face Pumori fleece and must have in any winter collection.

Pack & Paddle Wave Tee

We've been waiting for the new P&P tee shirts to arrive and they're finally here! The tees are the same high quality organic cotton shirts we've always used. The graphic, designed by Jared Jacob brings out the cool, funky feel of what our shop is all about.

The design is available in mens and womens in both long sleeve and short sleeve styles. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Olukai Arrives at Pack & Paddle

We're excited to introduce Olukai to Lafayette. This line of sandals and shoes are known for their comfort and durability. Here's what Olukai says about themselves:

The ocean is what grounds us.

It connects us to something beyond ourselves: our history, our community, our planet.

The islands are what inspire us.

We draw from the relaxed lifestyle, pure and diverse ecosystems, comfortable climate,
and close sense of family. OluKai was conceived from a desire to create a better class
of products for the life we live in and around the water.

And in every facet of our business, we’re committed to respecting the people and the environments we touch.

There is a strong tradition of giving an offering or tribute in Polynesian culture.
Our philosophy at OluKai is to support the efforts of those who continue to give back
to preserve local cultures and traditions.

We are committed to be environmentally responsible manufacturers as well as pledging
to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

We hope you'll stop by to check out the shoes today.

Costa Del Mar Sunglasses

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 last weekend, I think we made the right pick.
My initial impressions of my new Costa 580's were two: First off, they were incredibly light for a glass lens sunglass. I like glass lenses for their durability and optical clarity. However, glass lenses usually end up so heavy that they are not great for active sports. The 580's felt as light as non-glass lenses. The second impression what the amazing contrast the 580's gave me on the water. Everything looked cleaner, clearer and crisper.
As I worked back deep into the marsh I started noticing redfish everywhere. I think I had gotten used to not seeing them with my old glasses - so it took a little while to realize how easy they were to spot with my new Costa's. When I got back to a shallow pond, I saw a dozen or so fish tailing with their backs out of the water. As the tide rose, the fish were below the surface so I had to depend on my sunglasses to let me see through the glare of the water's surface. The 580's were nothing short of incredible for sight fishing. I would go as far as to say that it was a whole new game compared to my old polarized glasses.
If you are looking for the best performance on the water or off, come by and take a look at our huge selection of Costa Del Mar sunglasses.

Toms Shoes - Do Something Good Today!

In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers.

Why Shoes?

Many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk:

•A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause.

•Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected.

•Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.

Stop by to see these unique shoes for both men and women!

Cablz Eyewear Retainer

Why wear other eyewear retainers that hang on your neck, soak up sweat, get dirty, stink and fray? Cablz® are unique in the way they do not lay on your neck, distract you or irritate your skin. Whether you are fishing, boating, golfing, hunting, running, biking, hiking, rock climbing, snow skiing, snowmobiling or just enjoying the great outdoors Cablz are the ideal eyewear retention system that will keep your eyewear secure and stylish.


Not to be confused with Croakies, Chums or other eyewear straps or eyeglass cords on the market today, Cablz are made of surgical grade steel cable, industrial strength rubber and other proprietary components. Cablz are the next generation in eyewear retention and are designed to handle hard work and active lifestyles.

How Cablz Were Invented
Necessity sparked invention for Ron Williams, an avid outdoorsman and inventor of Cablz® Eyewear. Williams, who has sold medical devices for more than two decades, was in a hurry when leaving a hospital parking deck one morning. When he turned his head to check for oncoming traffic, his fabric eyewear retainer snagged, knocking his sunglasses across his face. Frustrated, Ron snatched off his sunglasses, retainer and all, and tossed them to the floorboard. They landed in a duffle bag next to a surgical steel cable used to repair complex fractures, then Ron got a bright idea.

When he got home, Ron took the cable and some electrical tape and fashioned the first Cablz® prototype. He took some ribbing when he wore them to the office, but co-workers liked the idea. When he replaced the electrical tape with rubber, friends and colleagues began requesting Cablz® for themselves.

New P&P Decals

This graphic was designed by Jared Jacob of Salida, CO. We love the retro look! A shipment of stickers with this design just showed up - so you may want to look for one the next time you're in the store. Also look for tee shirts later this fall.

Demerit Badges

If you're into the outdoors, you're going to love the new Demerit Badges that we now have in stock. These badges look like boy scout merit badges, but are much easier to earn! From Marshmallow Mishap to Firefly Harvest to No TP to Kayak King - these badges are lots of fun. We currently have 24 different badges in stock. Check them out next time you're in the store!

Curly Girl Designs

The next time you stop by the shop, check out the new cards and refrigerator magnets from Curly Girl designs. They're not waterproof/breathable, carbon fiber or insulated with the newest fiber, but they sure are cute and are guaranteed to warm the heart of whoever you give one to.

Hydroflask

Double Wall Vacuum Insulated

Keeps hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold. How do they know the difference?

The key to many of the virtues of Hydro Flask's zen lies in our patent pending, stainless steel, double wall insulated construction. By leaving a vacuum void between the interior and exterior walls of the bottles, liquids within are insulated from the elements without - hot or cold. Simple and extremely effective.

Hot liquids stay steamy for 12 hours or more -even buried deep in glacial snow- while cold liquids stay refreshingly cool for at least 24 hours, long after the trail turns hot and dusty.

Come by P&P soon to see why the Hydroflask has become a staff favorite!

SPOT Sattelite Messenger

The SPOT Personal Tracker raised the safety factor for millions who took to the outdoors each year. SPOT notifies friends, family or an international rescue coordination center with your GPS location and status based on situation and need - all with the push of a button.

Functions:

SOS / 911: Use this function In the event of a life threatening or other critical emergency to notify emergency services of your GPS location and that you need assistance. The GEOS International Emergency Response Center alerts the appropriate agencies worldwide – for example contacting 9-1-1 responders in North America and 1-1-2 responders in Europe.

Help: In the event of a non-life threatening emergency, you can use this function to notify your personal contacts that you need assistance. Additional SPOT Assist services can be purchased and programmed to your Help button as well. When activated with SPOT Assist, the Help button will notify professional services either on the land or water. SPOT has partnered with national service providers to offer non-life threatening assistance.

Check-in / OK: This feature allows you to let your friends and family know that all is OK with a pre-programmed message along with your GPS location. With a push of a button a message is sent via email or SMS to up to 10 pre-determined contacts and your waypoint is stored in your SPOT account for later reference. Your stored waypoints can be easily integrated into a SPOT Shared Page or SPOT Adventure account.

Track Progress: This feature allows you to send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress in near real time using Google Maps. With your SPOT account you have the ability to set up a SPOT Shared Page which allows you to show your SPOT GPS locations to others on a Google Map.

Check out the SPOT at Pack & Paddle soon!

Sales Tax Holiday August 6th & 7th 2010

Take advantage of the State of Louisiana Tax Holiday on Friday August 6th and Saturday August 7th. On these days, you will save the state portion (4%) of the sales tax when you purchase any item in the store. This is a great opportunity to purchase that boat you've been wanting, or back-to-school items such as book packs and clothing.

Timex Watches

Pack & Paddle is stocking a wide array of watches from Timex. Whether you are searching for digital with all the features or a rugged analog field watch, we've got what you want!

Fathers Day Mystery Kayak Deals

We've got 3 great kayak deals for Fathers Day that are too good to advertise by email and internet. Stop by or call us at 337 232 5854 today to snare a great deal on a dream Fathers Day Gift - a new kayak!

Aqua Shoes for Wet Summer Fun!

Shop Pack & Paddle for a wide range of water sandals and shoes that are perfect for your upcoming summer vacation. These shoes excel in water - gripping well, holding your feet comfortably and allowing you to have fun in the water without worrying about your feet. Choose from styles will very little coverage to full foot protection.

Native Watercraft Versa Board

Stand Up Paddleboarding is emerging as a whole new sport all across the country. The Versa-Board from Native Watercraft is the newest entry into this category. Functioning as much more than just a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP), the Versa-Board can be paddled both standing and sitting. The built in footbraces combine with the contoured seat area to create a wonderful sit-on-top kayak. A drop down skeg helps with tracking while retracting when not needed. The removable rod holders make the Versa-Board a unique sight fishing machine. Stop by soon to check it out!

Pack & Paddle Klean Kanteen Water Bottles

We've received our shipment of imprinted Pack & Paddle Klean Kanteen water bottles. These special stainless bottles leach no chemicals into the water you drink and will last for years. Our new P&P hiker logo is emblazoned on the side of the bottle. If you like to keep things hot or cold, we also have some thermos style bottles as well.

Eno Lounger

Made with the same care and eye for detail as ENO's popular hammocks, the Lounger features a pillowed headrest and unique suspended foot- rest as well as an Air Craft Aluminum Frame that breaks down for easy packing.

Weighing only 3 lbs., 6 oz., you can take it anywhere you go.

The Lounger is simple to attach to a tree, porch, bridge, or any sturdy support. The foot rest is adjustable to fit both short and tall and the Chair's holding capacity is 260 pounds.

Cool, Comfortable, Unique Clothing From Royal Robbins

There are certain clothes in your closet that you automatically reach for when you are looking for something comfortable to wear. Royal Robbins has a way of building clothing that you want to wear again and again. Royal Robbins is perfect for almost any situation from travel to casual work clothing to just hanging out on Friday night.

Spring Kickoff Weekend Was Amazing!

Perfect early spring weather arrived just on time for the outdoor community of Lafayette to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. On hand for the weekend were 300 folks from Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge and even as far away as Tennessee! We paddled, looked at new gear, caught up with old friends and generally had a great time. Suffice it to say that we can't wait for next year! Here's a few pictures of some of the events:

Kickoff Breakfast Paddle
A wonderful paddle at Lake Martin saw the Lafayette Paddle Club hosting 30 paddlers who turned out to enjoy sunshine, beautiful scenery and great beignets!

Adventure Trade Show
During the day Saturday, lots of folks showed up to see the latest gear from MSR, Hobie, Wilderness Systems, Yakima, Hurricane Kayaks, Yak Gear, SPOT, and Native Watercraft. We all enjoyed meeting Jerald Horst (author of Troutmasters and other books) as well as Lucy the Goat from Louisiana Wild products. It was a great time to meet representatives of the Lafayette Paddle Club and the Lafayette kayak Fishing Club.


Reel Paddling Film Festival
We hosted a capacity crowd for the first tour stop in Louisiana for the Reel Paddling Film Festival Saturday night. We all laughed through "Paddle to Seattle", thrilled to the whitewater in "Lucky 13", were inspired by "The Missouri Stream Team Story" and loved "Finding Farley". The films were great and the crowd was great. Overall, a wonderful celebration of paddling as a sport.

Kayak and Canoe Demo Day
The Demo Day on Sunday set records for participation with over 250 people showing up to try out the canoes and kayaks we had on hand. As you can imagine, it was hectic, but exciting.

Our thanks go out to all of you who participated in this very special weekend. We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to the Spring Kickoff Weekend being even bigger and better next year!