CLIENT: THE BACKPACKER | LOCATION: MANDEVILLE, LA
Michael Mathews
Chief Adventure Officer
The Backpacker
“Our new location on the Northshore will be unlike any shopping experience in the greater New Orleans area. After years of looking for a location that would allow us to extend The Backpacker experience to the east of Baton Rouge, we are very pleased with our space in Mandeville. … We are incredibly excited to expand our services to our existing clients on the Northshore and to make relationships with new shoppers.”
Adventure has officially arrived on the Northshore! The Backpacker, a well-established outdoor and sporting goods retailer based in Baton Rouge, now occupies 7,500 square feet within a retail center on Highway 22. This new location brings the region’s largest selection of premium adventure gear to the heart of St. Tammany Parish. Drawn to the area’s proximity to outdoor destinations like the Tammany Trace and Lake Pontchartrain, The Backpacker recognized a natural alignment with the Northshore’s active lifestyle. Whether it’s hiking, biking, fishing, or sailing, this expansion allows the brand to serve a growing community of outdoor enthusiasts right in their backyard.
The completed design emphasizes openness and visibility, with an elevated roofline that introduces generous natural light throughout the space. This architectural move not only refreshes the building’s appearance but enhances the overall retail experience, creating a bright, inviting environment that reflects The Backpacker’s spirit of exploration and adventure.
