Appalachian Gear Company

Japanese-inspired ceramics handmade in Asheville. Wood-fired and salt-glazed vessels that bridge Eastern tradition and Appalachian craft. Each piece carries the marks of the kiln — no two firings are alike.

Water-ready footwear and PFDs designed in Asheville. Built for kayakers, paddlers, and river people.

Performance cycling socks manufactured in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1992.

Modern dinnerware and homegoods made in Asheville. A Certified B Corp building a more equitable pottery industry — living wages, healthcare for every employee, and clay sourced from North Carolina. Their seconds sales sell out in minutes.

Eagles Nest Outfitters — the company that made hammock camping mainstream. Based in Asheville since 1999, every DoubleNest has launched a thousand naps between two trees.

Eagles Nest Outfitters. Hammocks, suspension systems, and outdoor lounging gear designed in the Blue Ridge Mountains.