Patagonia Island Hopper Shirt

I love the Island Hopper shirt. I find myself grabbing one every time I head to work our out to eat. I find that the material is extremely comfortable in warm/hot weather. The mesh vents seem to help with this as well. The shirt is naturally wrinkle free, and looks good even if I wear it 2 or 3 days in a row without washing it. I also LOVE the fit. It fits well without being too loose or too tight. The picture above shows me wearing my Island Hopper with Becky and Jon Bowermaster at our recent event.
This shirt would make a GREAT gift for Fathers day for any dad out there.

SPOT Unveils Revolutionary New SPOT Connect for Smartphones

SPOT Connect™ turns leading smartphones into a personal one-way satellite communicator capable of sending messages with GPS position to personal contacts, social networks or to summon help in emergencies from remote areas beyond cellular coverage

The SPOT Connect, a new SPOT satellite communicator capable of sending messages over the Globalstar satellite network from smartphone operating systems. Winner of this year's CES Innovations Award in Design and Engineering in the Personal Electronics category, SPOT Connect is now available at Pack & Paddle.

Today's smartphones provide mobile social connection. But when users go off-grid, their smartphone needs help. SPOT Connect provides connectivity to global communication satellites for sending location-based messages from around town or areas outside of cellular phone coverage. By simply downloading the SPOT Connect app, SPOT Connect wirelessly synchs via Bluetooth with smartphone operating systems like Android. SPOT message features are then initiated using the SPOT Connect app on the smart device.
"For the first time ever, urban professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers can utilize cost-efficient, personal satellite communications directly from their smartphone." said Peter Dalton, President of Spot LLC and CEO of Globalstar, Inc. "When paired with SPOT Connect your everyday smartphone overcomes traditional limitations associated with cellular coverage, keeping you better connected to your personal contacts and social groups like Facebook and Twitter when you want to be."

Additional Benefits and features:

• Uses the GPS satellite system to determine location and the Globalstar satellite network to transmit that information to personal contacts or an international emergency response center
• Send location-based messages via satellite to others delivered as SMS text or email
• Send custom "Type and Send" 41 character text messages from your location
• Update social networks including Facebook, Twitter and SPOT Adventures from remote locations
• Provide GPS functionality to non-GPS devices
• Utilize proven SPOT messaging features - Send custom or predefined messages, Track Progress on Google Maps™, or transmit an SOS message in an emergency
• Store up to 10 predefined messages for quick reference and sending
• Create and save contact groups to receive your SPOT Connect message. Each contact group can contain multiple contacts consisting of cell phone numbers and or email addresses
• On device SOS button for standalone emergency operation
• Web & Mobile account management
• Bluetooth wireless connection
• Waterproof to IPX7 standard
• Lightweight at 3.7 ounces, SPOT Connect is portable and can be used handheld or attached to a pack or RAM mounting system

SPOT Rebate Offer!

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!

Knife and Tool Category Expands

We've been working on expanding our knife and tool selection here at P&P. Stop by soon to see the new Multi Tools from Leatherman, Gerber and others as well as knives from Wenger, Kershaw, Spyderco, NRS and others.

We're also excited to be offering tools and knive from SAR Global Tools. We are stocking unique items from this Louisiana company known for innovative products.

We look forward to showing you all the new stuff when you stop by!

Upgrade Your Hobie Seat!

How do you make a great boat even better? Upgrade the seat! I have been using this seat for the last 2 months - and I can honestly say that it has revolutionized my fishing experience in my Hobie Revolution. Ha - didn't mean to create a pun!

My biggest problem in fishing from my Hobie Revolution has been where to put my tackle. This new seat not only made me more comfortable - but also offers storage for all the tackle that I like to bring with me. I can easily reach any of the 5 plano boxes (included) that fit right into the seat. The built in rod holders turned out to be a suprise as well. I REALLY like keeping my spare rod in the seat rod holder as I never have to worry about banging it with the rod that I am casting.

Recycled Tarp Hats!

EARTH-FRIENDLY FASHION TOUGHER THAN REAL LIFE.

The Real Deal is a line of Tarp hats are handmade in a remote small town in rural Brazil from recycled canvas tarps that once stretched across the beds of cross-country cargo trucks hauling open freight. These unique hats use recycled tarps in an effort to cut down on the wasting of the world’s resources – and yes, also because they happen to look really, really cool.

The fabric in the Real Deal Brazil hats most likely has traveled from the Amazon out to São Paulo and back again, slogging through sudden deluges of blinding rain, and being baked and broiled in scalding heat, whipped by harsh salt winds, assaulted by road debris and sometimes even stamped upon in Portuguese with waterproof black ink.

Which is to say there’s nothing you can do to these one-of-a-kind hats and bags that hasn’t already been done before. So don’t worry about taking care of this hat - it will take care of you.

And that’s not hype, that’s real. The Real Deal.

New Santiki Shipment Just Arrived!

Many of you have gotten hooked on Santiki clothing. Its breathable natural fabrics combined with a breezy attitude make Santiki the perfect brand for festival season. We've just received a new shipment of Santiki with many cute styles of tops, dresses and skirts. Shop soon for best selection!

New Spring Dansko Models In Stock Now

Shop now for the best selection of the new models we are carrying from Dansko. These shoes have the legendary Dansko comfort with interesting new styling. As always, our staff will help you get the perfect size!

Stealth Your Kayak

One of the most overlooked things in kayak fishing is how quiet you are in your boat. Imagine being in a swimming pool underwater. Now have someone 40 feet away tap quietly on a kayak. The volume of this sound is shocking.

One of the best things about fishing in a kayak is that it is stealthy. Unfortunately many kayak fishermen ruin their stealth by seemingly innocent actions: Setting down your paddle, putting a rod down on the deck, pulling up your anchor, setting a plano box on the deck of your boat.

There are two solutions, and the smart kayak fisherman will employ both:
1) Pay attention to being quiet when touching your boat with hard objects: rods, pliers, Boga grips, Plano boxes, paddles, anchors.
2) Utilize Stealth Foam in any areas of your boat that these items come in contact with. This specially made foam is durable, won't absorb water and has adhesive built right in. You can choose to go with pre-cut sets from Wilderness Systems or Native Watercraft - or you can purchase the foam in 24" wide pieces that can be as long as 80". Buying the bulk foam saves you money and allows you to custom cut the pieces to suit your stealth strategy.

Columbia Blood n Guts Clothing

When you're Kayak Fishing, you are one-on-one with the fish. This means fish in your lap, fish in your arms, fish pretty much everywhere. Columbia Blood 'N Guts clothing is specifically designed to resist and wash out stains. The treatment provides two lines of defense to prevent and remove stains. Initial liquid stains bead up and roll off Blood 'N Guts treated fabric. For stains that penetrate the first line of defense, the Blood 'N Guts formula also works to release stains with agitation and soap in the washing machine.

Child Carriers

Whether you're taking your child on a dayhike, a backpacking trip or just a day at the festival - Pack & Paddle is the spot to go. We carry several models that allow you to carry your child safely and comfortably.

The Kelty FC1 has the following features:
Safety Features:

• Auto-deploy kickstand (US Patent 5,626,271)
• Five-point, adjustable child’s harness
• No-pinch Hinges (US Patent 5,626,271)

Carrier Features:

• Padded adjustable-height child’s seat
• Toy loops
• Carry/lift handles
• 50-pound weight limit
• Front storage pocket
• Lightweight aluminum frame

Suspension Features:

• Waistbelt torso-length adjustment
• One-layer, curved waistbelt
• Curved, padded shoulder straps
• Padded mesh backpanel



The TC 2 has the following features:
Safety Features:

• Five-point, adjustable child’s harness

Carrier Features:

• Padded, adjustable-height child’s seat
• Toy loops
• Carry/lift handles
• 40-pound weight limit
• Foot stabilizer for safe loading
• Lightweight internal aluminum frame
• Mesh water-bottle pockets
• Organizer pocket

Suspension Features:

• Sliding waistbelt torso-length adjustment
• One layer, curved waistbelt
• Curved, padded shoulder straps
• Padded backpanel

Jackson Coosa Fishing Kayak

The Coosa has been designed by professional kayak fisherman Drew Gregory, who worked with the Jackson Kayak architects to answer to the continually evolving needs of the kayak fisherman. Aside from excelling in lakes, ponds, inshore and most offshore settings, the Coosa is the first kayak to ever cater to the river angler… making it the first ever ALL water fishing craft!