The FiveFingers craze has hit our Raleigh and Wilmington shops. New shipments of the Sprint and Flow are here plus we added a new style, the KSO.
Because of the remarkable demand for this product, we have added it to the Greenville, Charlotte, and Chapel Hill shops.
When John Cale said “I want to get it lean and mean, keep it minimalist,” it is unlikely he was referring to the brand new outdoor footwear company, E.N.D. (“Environmentally Neutral Design”). But considering the philosophy of E.N.D., which exhorts a minimalist design geared toward top-notch performance, Cale might as well have been speaking about this new, exciting, and innovative product. E.N.D. (pronounced E-N-D, not end) is a brand-new outdoor footwear company out of Portland, Oregon. With a “Why can’t less be more?” attitude, E.N.D.’s “Minimalist Design” approach allows them to focus on only what the athlete MUST have in order to perform at high levels.
END was born out of a novel idea — that better design through problem solving is the next step in making greener gear for the outdoor athlete. Not only does E.N.D. replace toxic or virgin materials with sustainable ones, the evolutionary design process – known as Co2ND — also begins at the design table. Here, E.N.D. question’s every seam, every stitch, every material and every step in the manufacturing process — All to minimize the footprint of E.N.D. products prior to manufacturing!
M’s Stumptown 12oz - $80
W’s Stumptown 10oz - $70
W’s Stumptown LT $85
Great Outdoor Provision Co. is proud to be one of the first companies on the East coast to carry this innovative and environmentally conscious company. Gear-up for E.N.D. — coming soon to Greenville, Charlotte, Cameron Village, and Winston-Salem shops!
Columbia Omni-Shade® Clothing is specifically designed and tested to be comfortable while offering protection from the sun in the hottest conditions.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a measure of the percentage of ultraviolet sunlight that reaches your skin. Omni-Shade® clothing protects you by blocking harmful sun exposure. Your safety increases with the UPF. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a rating of UPF 30 or higher. Columbia Sportswear was the first global apparel producer to earn the organization’s seal of recommendation.
Reef’s new line of sandals aptly named, “The Redemption Series” uses renewable, recycled, and/or organic materials to produce unique Reef product. Check out their website at www.reefredemption.com or even better, stop by your local Great Outdoor Provision Co. and give a pair a try. Not available in all shops.
Remixed - $32
Stash - $57
Brink - $45
High performance meets high capacity. Mobilize your party with Jetboil’s latest cooking system.
Helios is an all-in-one cooking system that covers the gamut, from melting snow to prepping robust meals for you and your crew. Helios lights quickly and reliably with the click of a button. The system burns liquid fuel, so you can use every last drop in your canister and every boil is consistent. Clip on the windscreen for a steady burn in 10 + mph winds.
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Features and Benefits:
Technical Specifications:
Helios 2L system: $149.95
JUST IN: The Therm-a-Rest Comfort System represents the next generation of on-the-go comfort. This broad selection of accessories work hand-in-hand to usher in a new way of thinking about comfort away from home. Combined with your existing Therm-a-Rest products or with some new ones—like Fitted Sheets and Tech Blankets—you’ve now got the freedom to create your own, personal level of comfort, however you travel.
This incredible new product just hit the shop today. Works great with all water bottles…we recommend Camelbak, Nalgene or Platypus.
Gear Testimonials:
“My thanks to Great Outdoor Provision Co. and Bernard. In fact, I will hereafter address him as “St. Bernard” given the life changing effect of his de-hydrated water. On past hikes I would carry water for both me and my dog. Now I simply strap a few cans of Bernard’s de-hydrated water neath the chin of my Malamute and we are on our way. Happy Trails.”
– Yukon Jack, Yukon, Alaska
“I can’t believe how light my pack load is now…thanks GOPC!”
– Mike B.
“Dehydrated water is the best invention since the pop up tent”
– Susie T.
In 1935 Paul Sperry invented the world’s first and most enduring boat shoe. Where all other footwear brand have laid claim to every inch of terra firma, from the highest snowcapped peaks to the lowest desert valley, from baseball diamonds to basketball courts, Sperry Top-Sider has flourished by helping all who love the water master the world’s final frontier… the oceans, lakes and streams of Planet Earth.
Surprisingly, the Sperry Top-Sider story begins with a cocker spaniel named Prince. On a raw winter day in New England when avid sailor and hobbyist inventor Paul Sperry let out his dog for its daily exercise he noticed that Prince was remarkably stable, even at a full run on the snow covered, icy crust.
Paul raced back to his laboratory to begin working. Soon, with pieces of rubber, a razor blade and an ordinary sneaker, Paul had pieced together the prototype of the world’s first boat shoe. Subsequent designs yielded the original Sperry Top-Sider now known as the Authentic Original.
Be sure and check out the latest Men’s and Women’s Sperry Styles at your local Great Outdoor Provision Co! **Some styles not available in all stores.
Kahuna Longboards are now available in our Raleigh & N. Raleigh shops
Retro Fish Longboards - $149
The Retro Fish preserves the old-school fish tail lines. Take this fish to work, school or downtown.
48″ long
9 3/4″ wide
7 ply Wisconsin hard rock maple
Premium Paris 180mm Longboard Trucks
Dregs longboarding wheels - 70MM
Tahitian Volcanic Lava Sand as grip
shape: Kahuna Classic Retro Fish Tail w/ Kahuna wheel wells
camber: heavy
concave: mild
flex: maximum
Kahuna Big Stick - $149
The Kahuna Big Stick transforms your Longboard into Stand Up Paddle board for the Pavement!
For those of us who don’t live near the ocean or a large lake, The Kahuna Big Stick offers you the same fun and fitness as the water sport, but allows you to do it on any paved surface!
Just grab your Longboard and your Kahuna Big Stick and you can turn your local Greenway, sidewalk, empty parking lot, or driveway into awesome session!
Here are some of the design benefits:
- Solid, form fitting, solid wood cherry and ash handle for ultimate comfort
- Lightweight Douglas fir shaft with a gentle taper towards the handle
- Gentle oval shaft shape to give that ultimate feel in a paddle
- Various fabric prints (always changing) are fused in the shaft for an incredible look
- The entire shaft is layered in fiberglass to give added strength
- The tip is designed with dual high performance rubber contacts to allow for ultimate grip, durability and feel as you paddle on the pavement. The rubber contacts can be rotated to maximize use (replacement contacts are available)
- Added high performance foam is encased in the tip to provide additional vibration dampening to keep the ride smooth
- The overall tip design provides a slight spring as you transition through the stroke
MADE IN THE USA
The Watermaster II Waders are the toughest, most puncture-resistant breathable waders on the market, and feature our innovative internal suspension system that allows “relief” without removing jacket or vest.
These days, waders have to do more than just wade. They need to breathe easily and resist the thorns – from blackberries to Argentine Califate – that guard our favorite waters. Patagonia’s Watermaster II Waders feature a proprietary 3-layer HydroStorm waterproof/breathable polyester fabric package that’s quantitatively tougher (not to mention 25% more waterproof) than the competition. An innovative internal suspension system provides quick, layers-on “relief” without hard-to-operate and failure-prone zippers, safety when taking an unexpected swim, and cool comfort when worn at waist height in hot weather. Strategically placed reinforcement fabric, patterned neoprene feet, contoured crotch and knees, grit-stopping gravel guards and a built-in wading belt round out the package. Field repair kit included
I wanted to take a minute and express my admiration for the Patagonia Watermaster II breathable waders. Frank, owner of the Pere Marquette River Lodge had told me how well they held up, but I was a little skeptical. After all, I not only guide steelhead and salmon on Michigan’s Pere Marquette River in the spring and fall – I spend the entire summer guiding 7 days a week on the Naknek River in Alaska, from early June until the snow flies in early October. This includes a lot of days hiking into wilderness streams and dodging bears in thick brush, not to mention dragging jet boats on and off of beaches, putting docks in and out of the water, refueling boats, etc.
Last summer, I went through 3 pairs of waders and by the first week of July this summer, I was already on my second pair. When Frank fished with me in early July, he saw that I was in need and left his Watermaster’s for me to test for the rest of the summer.
Amazing hardly begins to describe the difference. Not only were they dry and comfortable to hike around in, but, at the end of the season, I was still wearing the same pair. I had completely wore of the pair of wading shoes that I had started the summer with (not Patagonia’s shoes – another brand) but the waders were still going strong. I didn’t even need to use my patch kit.
I am only half joking when I tell my guests that I spend more time in my chest waders that I do in a pair of jeans. For the last couple of seasons, I have started out almost every day by pulling on a 7 or 8 year old pair of silkweight Capilene bottoms, an equally old and beloved pair of Patagonia fleece pants and then switched to a different companies waders. No longer. Patagonia’s commitment to quality and durability has convinced me to look to them for their waders as well.
I have already spoken to Frank about a pair of Patagonia wading shoes for next summer. I have been hearing only rave reviews from other guides on the shoes as well, and I can’t wait to put them to the test.
Thanks for the great products – keep them coming.
Jim Johnson
Owner, Alaska’s Naknek River Camp
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