Small + Local + Women-Owned Brands
The Nantahala Outdoor Center is committed to supporting small, local, and women owned companies. Supporting these businesses means investing in community, quality, and authenticity. Check out our favorite brands!
Redneck Rafter
We're stoked to now carry Redneck Rafter. Their gear is handmade and assembled by whitewater experts in Tennessee!
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Kula Cloth
Kula Cloth was born when outdoor enthusiast Anastasia Allison was on a trip to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington State. She came across a pile of toilet paper and decided there had to be a better way to handle outdoor bathroom needs. After years of research and development she has created the ultimate leave no trace solution for outdoor pee cloths, the Kula Cloth.
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River Station
River Station was started by Jodi and Jason, folks who are passionate about whitewater and the outdoors. They create unique, high quality safety equipment and paddling gear from Canon City, Colorado.
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Nobdody's
Designed and tested in White Salmon, Washington by paddlers Sam and Sarina. The concept that started on a sewing machine in a spare bedroom has grown into an amazing brand carried by multiple retailers and still growing! Check out their stylish and comfortable Skull Cap for year round use.
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Gritty Gritter
Gritty Gritter was started by Carrie Holcombe, an artist and lead raft guide at NOC! Her passion for art grew into a collection of incredible stickers and prints featuring paddling, flora, fauna, and even mythical creatures.
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Dirty Girl Gaiters
Keep dirt and rocks out of your shoes with Dirty Girl Gaiters. Dirty Girl Gaiters have been adding style and sass to the trails since 2004. Made in America by goddesses from their Empire of Dirt in Tucson, Arizona.
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