Our DBO team loves to play outside year round, so we know that nothing can bring your enjoyment of a warm weather hike to a halt faster than a sweat-inducing pack sticking to your back. That’s why we love the new trend in pack technology of developing supportive packs with ample mesh venting. You’ve probably […]
MSR Carbon Reflex 1 If you’re an avid backpacker, you’ve probably owned or dreamed of owning at least one MSR tent. They’re the masters of lightweight livability and their durability is unbeatable. If you’re into lightweight (and we mean REALLY lightweight), you’ve got to check out the redesigned Carbon Reflex 1. Weighing in at a […]
In 1964, we opened the first outdoor gear shop in Western North Carolina: a 900 sq. ft. garage full of factory seconds. Over the years, Diamond Brand Outdoors has grown to include much more than camping products, but our dedication to quality brands, high service, and community partnership continues to echo through our retail stores. […]
With spring break right around the corner, coming up with family bonding experiences that are fun for you and the kids can be a challenge. One of the best ways to instill in your kids the love of the outdoors (and get them away from screens for a few days) is camping as a family. […]
On a beautiful and sunny day in early March, my husband and I volunteered with the folks at MountainTrue, a local non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of our local forests and waterways. Anna, a second-year AmeriCorps intern, expertly led the group of about 12 volunteers in planting live-stakes along eroded portions […]
On August 25, the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates an important milestone: 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 Blue Ridge Parkway (#1) and Great […]
The sunny spring temps had us itching for a hike this weekend, but if you’ve lived in WNC for any length of time, you know the weather can be unpredictable- especially when you head up in the mountains. This can make deciding what to wear on a spring hike quite a conundrum. To demystify the […]
One of my favorite hikes near Asheville is along the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) between the Visitor Center (Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 384) and the Folk Art Center (BRP MP 382). If you want a walk of five and a half miles, then make it an out and back. If you want a […]
Outdoor Magazine, the must have trade resource for the outdoor recreation industry, has again named Diamond Brand Outdoors to its annual Top 100 Retailers list. This a direct reflection of our outstanding team of experts and amazing customers who’ve supported us since we first opened in 1964. “Despite the growing popularity of digital storefronts, outdoor […]
Every week, fans of the Carolina Panthers have put up with comments that the team’s winning streak was a fluke, fans were just bandwagoners, and they’d never perform against the strongest NFL teams. Cam Newton and company are now headed to Super Bowl 50. Bandwagoners and fans since 1995 will both be watching on Sunday […]
