The Backpacker has two stores located in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. We strive to educate outdoors enthusiasts through experience and awesome gear. For over 40 years our customers have gotten to know us well for our large selection of apparel and gear from top manufacturers in our industry. Our products are represented on our e-commerce site, www.GearGut.com, and our blog, Spill Your Guts. In addition to our retail operations we also have a travel company, Backpacker Tours, that specializes in adventure mountain travel.