The Backpacker

Baton Rouge, United States

4.8

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5 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 225-925-2667
Website:
www.backpackeroutdoors.com
Address:
7656 Jefferson Hwy Ste 1B, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Baton Rouge) 10:40 Monday, 23 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Backpacker is proud to offer the South’s largest selection of The North Face ski wear, tents, sleeping bags, tshirts and packs. When you shop our stores in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana, you’ll find Patagonia jackets and trucker hats, Southern Marsh tshirts and fleece, Hobie kayaks, Yolo SUPs, shoes from Merrell and Salomon, coolers and cups from Yeti and over 100 other brands and dozens of outdoor sports. Our newest brands include: Sorel and Frye boots, ENO and Kammok travel hammocks, Hoka running shoes and boots, Stance socks, and Aftco shorts and sun protection shirts.

History

Established in 1974.

The Backpacker opened its doors in 1974 as Baton Rouge’s 1st outdoor shop with it’s philosophy of selection, service and quality. With the opening of our second store in Lafayette, the Backpacker has grown into Louisiana’s premier outfitter offering the largest selection of outdoor gear, with our «Price Match Guarantee». As well as carrying everything for your travel and outdoor needs, our Baton Rouge location is home to the C.C. Lockwood Gallery. We hope to see you in our stores!

Meet the Business Owner

Michael M.

Business Owner

I am pleased to introduce you to The Backpacker. My family has been in the outdoors business since 1969 and we are pleased to carry on the family tradition. I live in Baton Rouge with my wife and our two children. We spend a lot of time outdoors as a family. We love to ski, camp, and fish.

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5 reviews of The Backpacker

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Place rating: 5
Baton Rouge, LA
The Mecca for outdoor products! Definitely surpasses anything offered in the BR area in terms of selection and experience in outdoor sports. Having frequented many outdoor specialty stores in my life and once a regular at Massey’s in New Orelans, I can honestly say this is my favorite outdoor specialty store. The sales staff is young, but they pretty much know their stuff as they still have the mental energy and interest in outdoor activities know the products they sell. John helped me decide on a Kershaw knife upstairs after handling a few different products they had to offer and offered some his own experience with other brands to help me make a decision. The variety of products and friendly staff, and their knowledge of the products the sell makes this an excellent destination for outdoor gear.
p. s. they also schedule ski trips too!
Place rating: 5
Baton Rouge, LA
The Backpacker has EVERYTHING. And, it is local. But the best thing is the extremely capable employees who listen to what you need and help to make sure you find it – to the the point of calling around to their competitors for items they don’t have in stock. This is what customer service at a locally owned business is all about — a 100% focus on their customers.
Place rating: 5
Denham Springs, LA
Backpacker is a great store for all your adventures! I really enjoy the winter selection of coats. Their a bit pricey. But you pay for quality and good service.
Place rating: 5
Central Business District, New Orleans, LA
I’ve been going to this store since they opened approximately 35 years ago. I’ve bought a wide array of paddling, camping, and backpacking gear, as well as lots of apparel. For a few years, which happened to coincide with when I was not as active, their service seemed to lag. Not now! I’ve shopped at outdoor outfitters all over the country. I’d place «Backpacker 2014» on a par with any of them in terms of selection for this market and especially the friendliness of the staff. They also price match. You have to be reasonable if you ask for that because they do factor in shipping, but today I saved $ 50 on components for a Yakima roof rack upgrade. They were also quite cheery about it. I believe in supporting local businesses. I’m into cycling, paddling, and backpacking. Sometimes I have to order online, but today I’m glad I was able to find what I wanted locally – keeping the money in my hometown and not having to wait! I feel 30 again!
Place rating: 4
Baton Rouge, LA
I’ve waited awhile to give this store a review. If I had reviewed it a couple years ago, it wouldn’t be getting four stars. The employees used to be so unfriendly that it was unbelievable. My more recent experiences have been quite pleasant. Everyone has been very nice and incredibly helpful. Their selection of inventory has gotten much better throughout the years as well. They are doing free gift wrapping right now. I also love the sale they do on the ski gear. It’s a great deal!