Kayaks
NEW! Pyranha InaZone

NEW! Pyranha InaZone

Check out the New InaZone! A stable, responsive river-running kayak perfect for skill building and Class II–III performance. Fast, forgiving, and designed for confident control.

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L.L.Bean

L.L.Bean

Rocky Mountain Rafts

Rocky Mountain Rafts

Big Agnes

Big Agnes

Patagonia

Patagonia

Astral

Astral

NOC is proud to be situated on the legendary 2190-mile Appalachian Trail. We welcome thru-hikers and adventurers from all walks of life.

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Kayaking Essentials

Helmets

Helmets

Paddles

Paddles

Life Jackets

Life Jackets

Spray Skirts

Spray Skirts

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Crowd Favorites

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Nantahala Doodle Tee SS Ice Blue

Nantahala Doodle Map Tee

$34.00
$34.00 $34.00
NOC Shred The River SS Tee Black Back

NOC Shred the River T-Shirt

$34.00
$34.00 $34.00
NOC Stories compiled by Payson Kennedy

NOC Stories compiled by Payson Kennedy

$16.95
$16.95 $16.95
NOC By The River Campfire Mug Minty Green

NOC By the River Campfire Mug

$19.99
$19.99 $19.99
NOC Fit Forty Tumbler Sundance

NOC Fit Forty Tumbler

From $38.00
From $38.00 $38.00
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Backpacking Essentials

Tents

Tents

Backpacking Packs

Backpacking Packs

Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Pads

Sleeping Pads

Our Story

Our Story

The Nantahala Outdoor Center was established in 1972 by Payson & Aurelia Kennedy and Horace Holden Sr., on the Nantahala River in Bryson City, North Carolina. What started as a humble motel, gas station, and rafting outpost became a home for paddlers, hikers, and outdoor lovers chasing a shared passion.

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