The Backpacker reached out about the shipment that was sent incomplete, damaged, and either used or…read morea former floor model. We are getting a full refund and a discount. We appreciate a personal reach-out after my husband emailed customer service. We will order again from this company.

I'm in Baton Rouge from the Houston area on business for a couple of days. It's raining and I'm…read morebetween meetings with time on my hands. I've been looking for a roof rack loader for my Pescador Perception so, since Thule and Yakima accessories are pretty much interchangeable, I Google search Thule and Yakima dealers in the area. Two popped up and The Backpacker was one of them. It's a dreary rainy day and lunch time. I managed to find the shop in spite of the lunch traffic on Jefferson Hwy. I parked and walked inside. I was immediately received with a friendly greeting by several of the staff with offers to help me. I told them I was "just looking around" and they left me to myself with me knowing if I needed any help they'd be there. I like that. I wandered around for about 30 minutes and I managed to find a few things. Some I needed and some I didn't know I needed. So, I carried my bounty to the register and was checking out. I asked the young man if they had a THule or Yakima kayak loader. He replied, " We don't have any T-hule loaders or Yakima loaders in stock." I always find it amusing when the folks in the outfitting shops do that. I'm not "Sveedish" so I'll continue to say "THule" LOL. In all seriousness, the shop is very comfortable and friendly. The staff are extremely helpful and not overbearing/pushy. I travel to BR often on business and I'll continue to stop by "The Backpacker" to find things I didn't know I needed. I'm convinced that if they don't have it, you don't really need it. Kudos to The Backpacker and the wonderful staff. - Rain Man "And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." - John Muir

Took my bow to be tuned came back shooting worse than when I brought it also notices a splinter in…read moremy limb. Which was prolly caused by bow pressing being used incorrectly,Costumer service is horrible don't wait for a call back lol Don't carry any replaces parts for the brand of bows they carry in peak season. Then there's a 4-6 week wait period for parts lol. Save your money spend elsewhere

Fantastic, simply fantastic. I must be honest, I haven't shopped this place as much as I should've…read more After today, I'm not shopping anywhere else for all kinds of gear and stuff but especially guns, ammo and accessories. Mr. Dan is one of the most knowledgeable, thorough and patient individual that I've interacted with in any type of shopping, much less in the fire arms department. Simply, wow. What a pleasant experience. Not going anywhere else but Bowie Outfitters!! Thank you Dan!

I love academy you can vote for the sports lover be at basketball, baseball, football, pool,…read morehockey, air, hockey hunting fishing. & just about any other sports you can think of. They have shoes for every member of the family also and boots and they carry western wear sportswear. They carry Nike brand Adidas under armor and their own brand. They have kayaks bicycles, tricycles, lots of Christmas ride on toys for everyone

Academy has all the stuff I need for a good time outdoors or at the gym. Better prices than dick's…read morewhile maintaining a thorough selection of goods to suit your needs. I usually go once a month. Don't miss out on their sales!

Brennan was very helpful! Outstanding customer service and friendly. He greeted us right when we…read morewalked through the door and never let us down when we had questions. Definitely the best experiences I've ever head with a employee ever!! If anyone is reading this, he needs a raise! The effort he showed and his positive attitude showed that he cares a lot. Thanks Brennan!

Brand new store on the boulevard at the mall. Love the new PFG assortment here! Staff was very…read morehelpful as well!!

Best place and workers hands down in my opinion. Always enjoy visiting and seeing the fishread more

I've gotta hand it to them: they create a unique shopping experience. Tell me about the last time…read moreyou were at a big box store with a quaint log cabin and pond (with real fish) scene. The ceiling has Spanish Moss hanging from it, making you feel like you're under the canopy of soaring trees in a swamp. At Christmastime, there's a huge tree and cheerful employees at the entrance welcoming you in. You really can't hate it here as much as you try. It's a one stop shop for those with masculine urges (killing things, being one with the elements, grilling dead things)--it's unapologetically so. And this vegan city slicker is definitely not their target audience but I like to have an open mind and I do appreciate the fact that you can find many many practical things here. I'm just not the most practical person. For example, I bought my boat here (2017 Tahoe 1950). Do I even know how to drive the thing? No. But my husband drives me around in it. I hate driving. I like boats. And I can handle nature in small doses (preferably not on triple digit high humidity days). And until you have floated or zipped around these glorious Louisiana waterways, you can't tell me that you are allergic to nature! I recognize a quality store when I see one, even if walking through 20 aisles of bait will never ever be my thing.

I was unaware of this excellent place until sent there by the kind folks at Shannon Hardware, up…read morethe road "Railside" is a "Feed & Seed" operation, with large outdoor sports "front-end". They carry horse & dog supplies, farm-type hardware, animal medications, hunting gear, outdoor cooking items, everything that the big chains neglect. As in my case, a variety of pecan "crackers". May also have some building item supplies. Very large paved parking areas, nice salesfolks, decent prices. Slow down near the RR Tracks, as it is very easy to bypass "Railside's" entry driveway. Great place! Rick

From the owner: Railside Feed & Supply, LLC is the newest locally owned outdoors store in Acadiana. We are located…read moreon Albertson Pkwy in Broussard, LA right next to Chops Specialty Meats. Our goal as a business is to provide our community with the products they desire for their life outdoors. If we don't have it, we will try our best to get it for you! Our floor is loaded with just about anything you could need on your outdoor adventures: from garden seeds, lawn care, & livestock feed to guns & ammo, fishing supplies, & cookware.

I love coming thru driving the towboat and dropping the skiff to get a poboy or buy the crew…read moresomething to eat besides boat food

Sure, Jack Miller's Landing is in the middle of freaking no where. Okay, not in the middle of no…read morewhere, it's in the middle of bayou country. It's a bar/grill, gas station, truck and boat parking and a small convenience store. We were waiting for a swamp nature tour and needed lunch. This was the ONLY option nearby. We order boudin and discovered that it is delicious! Sure, it's mystery meat with rice in a casing - but, dang, it was so freaking tasty! We also ordered shrimp po boys, cooked perfectly and so fresh!! Thanks for a great lunch, ladies!!

Disregard the reviews from several years ago because the UREC has been completely remodeled since…read morethen, and if it is not 5 stars then nothing is. It is a world class recreational center! I'm not going to waste my time reviewing it--it has everything needed to get in shape and pretty much everything imaginable in terms of exercise equipment and options.

LSU Urec used to be the best thing around... For a while.. But now construction going on and a…read moremassive expansion project which ends August 2016 (may be extended). When they were good, they were the very best. You could just stroll around the lake or get a lot of healthy workout done at LSU UREC... Indoor Rock Climbing, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Sauna, Indoor Basketball, Racquetball, Cardio, Dance Classes, Kayak, Canoe, Race Tracks, Power Lifting etc etc... They also have hiking and other outdoors! For more detailed information visit their website..(Also for update on expansion)....[http://lsuuniversityrec.com/lsuurec/] Now, its just too crowded... Fight for parking, and the equipments don't work etc. etc..

Amazing place to come and get outdoor gears, we drove an hour from Baton Rouge to come to get some…read morethings for our vehicle for kayaking. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, they are very patient and explaining different products and looking up inventory and orders. They spent so much time with us to make sure we are comfortable with what we are purchasing, they have all kinds of things including clothing, tents, shoes, kayaks, tackle boxes...you name it! Best place in the area for sure!! Another huge thing for us is that we bought a losing system to help get a heavy fishing kayak up on my SUV, they have a guy help us to try it out to make sure my husband is comfortable doing it and if he isn't they would let us return it..we love that they really care and not just here to make another dollar!

Pack and Paddle not only feels like a great escape, but there is no better place to prepare you for…read morea great escape! ((If you're able to pry yourself out of the store that is.)) From the minute you walk in, you'll feel the vibes of a cozy cabin in the woods. Climb in a tent, or swing in a hammock. - This place has it goin on! The owners and staff are all so welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable! They really make you feel like family. From the community events and guided outdoor adventures they are always something fun going on. I'd venture to say this just might be my husband and I's favorite little spot/shop in Lafayette. There is nothing else quite like it!!!! It's truly a special little treasure to have in our community.

My Orthopedic Foot doctor prescribed a walking shoe insert I purchased from the Clinic and she…read morerecommended I take them with me to Big River Footwear for fitting into my preference of a gym workout shoe (weight training, elliptical, treadmill and bicycle workouts). Jon, the store manager, assisted my wife and me. He was very patient and knowledgeable explaining the different choices available, brought out several different types of shoes to try on carefully lacing and fitting with the inserts for me to walk in. I decided on the Brooks Ghost Max and very happy with the fit and performance. I will certainly return to see Jon again in the near future after I wear this pair out. Jay Pecot

My podiatrist recommended coming here for new shoes for my feet pain. The guy there recommended…read moresome shoes I honestly forgot the name of them but they worked great. Haven't had foot pain while wearing the new shoes. Thought they would be like $300+ or some since they're like extra cushioned and everything. They were only $160 and I caught them on a sale with 20% off if I remember correctly. Staff was friendly offers water and my ac don't work so that was good. I recommend this place