With the start of travel season comes one unfortunate side effect: bug season. While we’re fortunate to live in an area where mosquito bites are typically just an annoyance, ticks are a fairly common problem and the rising prevalence of bug born illnesses has many people rethinking their bug protection routine. Of course, those with […]
It’s finally here- Memorial Day, the official kick-off to the summer vacation season! Personally, we love a beach getaway, but whatever your style, we’re pretty sure your ideal vacation doesn’t involve schlepping tons of bags. That’s why we adore travel pieces that are compact or multi-functional.Here are a few of our favorites that always make […]
Ahhh festival season, the magical time when your weekends are spent camping, discovering new bands, and enjoying cold brews. Our team is stoked to be kicking off festival season this weekend at LEAF (our sister store, Frugal Backpacker, will be running a pop-up shop, so stop by and say “hi”). As experienced festival goers, we’ve […]
…AWESOME, and we’ve got great ideas to tell her “thanks!” With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the quest to find the perfect gift is on. But where do you even begin to look for a gift to say “thanks” to the most important woman in your life? We know that this is a difficult, […]
We’re hosting a special Asheville screening of The Long Start to the Journey, an official selection at the Atlanta Film Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival. Tickets are $7 and benefit the Carolina Mountain Club and Lifelines outdoor ministry. Each comes with a $5 coupon for Diamond Brand Outdoors. This event sold out last time […]
As one of America’s best river towns, it’s not surprising that paddlesports are one of the largest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the Asheville area. With new breweries and other hangouts popping up along the riverfront, a relaxing afternoon paddle just keeps getting more appealing. The only downside? Paddling can be a pricey sport […]
Not too long ago women who loved the outdoors had to make do with (often ill-fitting) unisex gear. Now, women’s specific gear is one of the fastest growing segments in the outdoor gear industry. Just about any piece of gear that you can imagine is now available in a women’s specific version. While we’re thrilled […]
Are you ready for the largest free paddlesports demo event of the year? Join us on May 1 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at our annual Paddlesports Demo Day at Lake Julian (406 Overlook Rd Ext in Arden, click for directions), made possible by a partnership with our pals at Buncombe County Parks & Recreation. Whether […]
We’re celebrating National Parks Week from April 16-24. The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates an important milestone this year: 100 years of the National Park Service Organic Act. Today, the NPS manages 401 park units and attendance hit a peak last year. While we’ve got easy access to two of the most visited units – […]
The time between the middle of April and Memorial Day doesn’t offer much time for full-blown vacations. Kids and college students are preparing for the end of the school year. There’s usually a string of deadlines at work. Those of us who garden spend most nights and weekends prepping and nurturing. The longer and warmer […]
