The Backpacker

The Backpacker The Backpacker inspires adventure through education, experience and exceptional gear. The Backpacker is Louisiana's premier outfitter since 1974!

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07/15/2026

Backpack✅
Water bottle check✅
Lunchbox✅
Pirate gold✅

Teddy and Shepherd are ready for the school year. 🎒 Swing by and get a FREE Backpacker t-shirt with backpack purchase!

Note: These are paid actors (with cake pops)

07/08/2026

“As a dad, some of my best memories are taking my kids on their first hike.” 🎒

Brian stopped by this week to chat about life (and his trip to Denali earlier this year-stay tuned for that incredible story!) This is why we do what we do.

Back to school season is here. Come see us. 👋🏼

07/03/2026

We iced down our ROVR cooler this week and waited and waited- This thing held up!🧊 Come grab one before your 4th of July plans in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and the Northshore! 🧨 🍻

We took a fishing trip to Pass Christian and got zero pics because we were too busy fishing. 🎣 But rules are rules… pics...
07/01/2026

We took a fishing trip to Pass Christian and got zero pics because we were too busy fishing. 🎣 But rules are rules… pics or it didn’t happen.

So tag us in YOUR summer adventures for a chance to be featured! 📸 We’ll be out here all season, and we’ve got your July 4th picks ready! 🇺🇸🦞

Did you know Louisiana has 12 species of bats? 🦇 This Thursday, join us for Bats of the Boot! It’s a free community even...
06/24/2026

Did you know Louisiana has 12 species of bats? 🦇 This Thursday, join us for Bats of the Boot! It’s a free community event with Wildlife Biologist Carissa Thiel diving into bat adaptations, how bats are studied, and the species living right here in our backyard. June 25th | 5:30pm social | 6:00pm presentation | The Backpacker Mandeville, 3908 LA-22. Free. Come curious! 👀

06/19/2026

We’ll be listening to dad music all weekend and wrapping gifts✨ Come say hey 👋🏼 in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and the Northshore!

We’re loading up for the long weekend ahead 🏝️ ☀️ 🎣👋🏼 Come check out our new swimwear, coolers, and summer essentials th...
05/21/2026

We’re loading up for the long weekend ahead 🏝️ ☀️ 🎣

👋🏼 Come check out our new swimwear, coolers, and summer essentials that keep you outside this Memorial Day weekend!

We couldn’t have done it with you ⛰️🏕️🎣🥾☀️ We were voted #1 Best Outdoor Gear Store by Best of Baton Rouge and Best of ...
05/16/2026

We couldn’t have done it with you ⛰️🏕️🎣🥾☀️ We were voted #1 Best Outdoor Gear Store by Best of Baton Rouge and Best of St Tammany! Thank you for over 50 years of adventures, we can’t wait for 50 more.

👋🏼 Stop by the store and say hey this weekend- we’ve got lots of gear and gifts for every summer adventure you have coming up!

05/14/2026

TONIGHT 🍻 and Washington Parish Events are hosting bingo night at at 7 PM!!
🏆 Great prizes
🤙🏼Fun times
🍺 Cold beer

05/13/2026

The Osprey Transporter is the perfect send off gift for graduation or the ultimate upgrade for your summer adventure.

Rugged. Reliable. Ready. Come grab yours before they’re gone!

Address

7656 JEFFERSON Highway
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+12259252667

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