Whenever you take to the great outdoors, Outdoor 76 can outfit you with the clothing, footwear, gear and accessories for your adventure. 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 lifestyle off the trail.

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

Our outfitter brands include: Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Patagonia, Scarpa, Vasque, Keen, Western Mountaineering, Salomon, 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 76 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.

Outdoor 76 is a team of outdoor lifestyle specialists committed to excellence in sales, service and selection of outdoor lifestyle needs.

We believe we are blessed to provide resources to people, allowing them to get more intimate with God's wondrous creation. Our ultimate responsibility is to God and putting Him above all we do - to ensure that everyone we come in contact with will know there is something truly special about this organization.