WNC Outdoor Gear & Apparel Businesses:

Craft Beverage producer, proud to use organic roots & fruits to create a healthier, more flavorful non-alcoholic experience for everyone... read more

We are anglers, enthusiast, paddlers, entrepreneurs, product designers, engineers, and individuals who love a challenge and being a part of... read more

Endless Bike Co. makes single speed cogs and narrow wide chainrings, so you can color match or color compliment your... read more

At Outrider USA, we love to explore where adventure and innovation cross paths. Whether your idea of adventure is an... read more

PyreLogs™ are the first reusable campfire bases that prevent collapse & cold coals.

Industry Nine makes precision cycling components for mountain, road and gravel bikes. Handmade in Asheville, NC, USA.

Barefoot Baby Clothing offers customized, original outdoor, farm and nature inspired children’s clothing for the free range, the hiker, the explorer,... read more

Lucky Crow Hat Company lives by the motto “make your own luck.” This women-owned and operated company out of Marion,... read more

Trollgadda tackle are handmade wooden fishing lures, crafted in the spirit of antique design. Trollgadda is the art of creating... read more

Based in the heart of Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina, Crystal Creek Gear is born from a love of the... read more

Native Watercraft builds innovative fishing kayaks, including Propel Pedal Drive System kayaks, paddle kayaks, hybrids & more. Made in Western North... read more

Misty Mountain has been in business since 1985, and exists to build the finest climbing harnesses in the world, because as... read more

American Backcountry merges test-of-time Outdoor Graphics with top quality Moisture Wicking Apparel and trend-forward printing technologies. Their destination graphics touch... read more

Asheville, NC-based Arca Works has a mission to provide high-quality, innovative, and durable paddles using lightweight and high strength materials that enhance... read more

Located in Canton, NC, Timber Ninja Outdoors works tirelessly to create innovative equipment for the mobile hunter. Their mission is to create... read more

Based out of Black Mountain, NC, Tentrax is a family owned company whose vision is for people to “explore simply.” They build... read more

Combining a passion for outdoor recreation and cartography, Pisgah Map Company began in 2009 with the Pisgah Ranger District map, and they’ve... read more

Located in Mars Hill, NC, Fifth Element Camping creates modular camping components to create a Honda Element Micro Camper System — a... read more

At Hendersonville Outfitters, the mission is to provide exceptional guided fly fishing trips, high-quality flies, and top-notch gear to enthusiasts... read more

Located inside Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort. Find outdoor gear and clothing from big brands to the small and undiscovered.... read more

Test the latest outdoor gear and shop NOC’S LEED-certified flagship retail stores.

Stop by the DeFeet Boutique at the new DeFeet Clubhouse in downtown Hickory, right on the City Walk: 706 Main... read more

Our retail area features our Cognative MTB house brand of mountain bike, cycling and outdoor apparel. We design and test... read more

For anyone interested in gearing up for their next camping trip, wanting to suit up for an extended weekend of... read more

Next Venture Outdoors can help you get out there and enjoy it. They can also help you get rid of... read more

Since 1999, Take A Hike Mountain Outfitters has served hikers and campers visiting the Black Mountains. The store lies at... read more

The REI store in Asheville, North Carolina, is a popular outdoor retailer offering a wide range of gear and equipment... read more

Black Dome is Asheville’s original full-service outdoor outfitter. Carrying all major brands, plus many lesser known and local suppliers. Always... read more

Outdoor gear and supplies as well as unique hats, t-shirts, and stickers designed for life outside by the team at BCOutdoors!

Mast General Store is a one-stop shop for 600+ brands. Unique & Hard-to-Find Gifts, Artisan Goods, Outdoor Gear, Knives, Clothing,... read more

We love the outdoors, just like you do.  And we are passionate about it. As Brevard’s premier outdoor retailer, we... read more

Located in the heart of Cherokee, NC, just off of highway 441 and just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National... read more

Outdoor 76 is a team of specialists committed to excellence in service, sales and selection for all your outdoor lifestyle... read more

Blue Ridge Hiking Company’s mission is to make the wilderness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.  We believe the trail is... read more

Support Second Gear’s Recovery After Helene! Second Gear began in West Asheville, and has been the local neighborhood consignment gear... read more

Tucked away in the heart of Transylvania County, Headwaters serves the Rosman, Brevard, Lake Toxaway, Cashiers, Highlands, Hendersonville, Asheville, and... read more

SimpleShot is devoted to bringing the art of slingshot shooting to everyone. At SimpleShot, our values don’t just reflect who... read more

From the stable to the track to the trail to the ranch, Kroop’s has been there, constantly pushing the boundaries... read more

The BIG Adventures Factory is a one-of-a-kind place in Fletcher, North Carolina. It is where your favorite made-in-America kayaks are... read more

Blue Ridge Chair Works handcrafts high-quality, portable wood furniture in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Established in 2000 by... read more

Upcycled ropeware, woodworking and more. Handmade goods for climbers, hikers and adventurers since 2019.

Born in Asheville, NC, Hellbender Paddleboards was created out of a sheer love of paddle boarding from whitewater mountain streams to paddle... read more

Cane Creek Cycling Components has been shaping the cycling industry for nearly 3 decades and they are proud to call Pisgah... read more

Located in Boone, NC, Tarpestry combines the functions of a tarp with the beauty and softness of a tapestry. Born in... read more

Located in Hildebran, NC, DeFeet manufactures cycling socks and accessories engineered for comfort, fit, and durability. DeFeet socks and accessories are manufactured... read more

You’re definitely wondering – What is riverboarding? Imagine ocean bodyboarding meets whitewater, but on a beefier board and with gear... read more

Tsuga USA is a design house and outdoor gear manufacturer specializing in high-performance cycling products and outdoor gear. Based in Boone,... read more

Located in Mount Airy, NC, Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks, is the parent company... read more

Stringbean Bags is dedicated to making quality outdoor gear, built for bikes and bodies. Owner Steve, “Stringbean” Koellmer hand sewed... read more

Cognative MTB was founded in December 2017 with the aim of creating premium rider-inspired apparel for those immersed in trail life.... read more

Fletcher, NC based LightHeart Gear manufactures trekking pole-supported, ultralight backpacking tents, rain gear and backpacking clothing for men and women. Their... read more

Born in Asheville, NC, ENO provides a collection of original parachute hammocks and accessories that incorporate the element of portable comfort.... read more

Manufactured in Woodfin, NC, Rockgeist Bikepack USA is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of bicycle travel with custom bike packing gear designed... read more

Recover Brands is an industry pioneer in sustainable textiles, specializing in manufacturing and marketing apparel and accessories out of 100% recycled... read more

Trekroll is a bedroll-style sleeping bag with fitted air bed that packs up in a weather-proof duffel. Grab & go,... read more

Based in Black Mountain, NC, Pirani is the home of  the sustainable and stackable party cup, built with vacuum insulated tech that’s... read more

Starting out as a dream on the banks of Western North Carolina’s Green River Narrows, Liquidlogic became a reality in 2000... read more

Originating in Asheville, NC, Astral shoes, sandals, and life jackets are inspired by nature and created in the least toxic, lowest impact... read more

Woodfin, NC-based Watershed Drybags was founded in 1995 with a singular mission: build waterproof bags in the USA that adventurers... read more

Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, SylvanSport is located just half a mile from the entrance to the Pisgah National Forest in... read more