Whenever you take to the great outdoors, Outdoor 76 is an outdoor shop that can outfit you with the best fly fishing gear, clothing, footwear, hiking gear and accessories for any adventure you have planned. We're a specialty outdoor retailer and outfitter located on Main Street in downtown Franklin, NC - an official designated Appalachian Trail Community! We are committed to meeting your technical needs on the trail and your

Outdoor 76 in Franklin, NC features an incredible selection of men's and women's clothing and shoes, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, fly fishing waders, flies, rods, reels, cookwear, stoves and everything else you'd expect from an outfitter.

Our outfitter brands include: Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Patagonia, The North Face, Scarpa, Vasque, Keen, Western Mountaineering, Salomon, Vibram Fivefingers, Montrail, Merrell, Columbia, Woolrich, Clarks, Crocs, prAna, Sawyer, Snowpeak, TOMS, White Sierra, Redington, Simms, 828, MSR and many more.

Our staff is exclusively made up of outdoor enthusiasts who have spent years hiking, paddling, climbing, cycling, camping and fishing the mountains of Western North Carolina.

Choose your adventure within almost any budget - We have a wide range of products, services and expertise to optimize your outdoor experience.

Nestled in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest, Outdoor 76 is surrounded by some of the most amazing natural outdoor venues in the Eastern U.S. We are a full service stop for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Bartram Trail Hikers. We will be happy to provide anything from directions to the trail - to rental camping and backpacking gear, personalized outfitting for your specific adventure needs - to helping you get that old pair of hiking boots to fit right.

Stop by our retail store today at 35 East Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, NC. We're open 10am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday. Have a question? Call us at (828) 349-7676 or contact us. Let your adventure begin at Outdoor 76 in Franklin, North Carolina.

SUMMER KICKOFF

It happens June 1, 2013 here at Outdoor 76!! Mark it on your calendars and round up the whole family! We are teaming up with Smoky Mountain Bicycles to have a fun filled day for everyone! Live music ALL day, Bike Demos, Fly Fishing Demonstrations, Cornhole Tournament, Adult Tricycle Race, Disc Golf Putting Competition, Treasure Hunt for the Kids, Kayak Demonstrations, lots of GIVE-AWAYS and so MUCH more!!! Oh yeah....don't forget about the all day COOKOUT!!

Lets get this SUMMER started off right.....help spread the word!!