Outdoor Gear in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

DICK'S Sporting Goods

Outdoor Gear

Arden, NC

DICK'S Sporting Goods offers camping gear, kayaks, bike repairs, and same-day delivery from its Arden, NC store.

  • camping gear and kayaks
  • bike repairs, tune-ups, and accessory installations
  • golf club fitting, regripping, and repair

Same Day Delivery

Diamond Brand Outdoors Downtown

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Diamond Brand Outdoors has outfitted Western North Carolina since 1964 and offers personal outfitting, kayak rentals, and climbing gear.

  • personal outdoor gear outfitting
  • kayak rentals
  • camping and hiking gear

Mast General Store

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Mast General Store Boone offers clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, food, knives, toys, and gift cards through an employee-owned retailer.

  • shopping across clothing, footwear, outdoor gear, food, and home categories
  • women's sweaters and vests
  • socks for different activities

Black Dome Mountain Sports

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Black Dome Mountain Sports has served Asheville for 40 years and offers climbing gear, camping equipment, and ice-climbing gear rentals.

  • climbers needing shoes, harnesses, belay devices, carabiners, cams, trad gear, or crash pads
  • campers shopping for tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, or cookware
  • hikers and trail runners seeking outdoor footwear

Asheville Adventure Rentals- AAR

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Asheville Adventure Rentals- AAR offers kayak, canoe, paddleboard, tube, and guided electric bike activities from three Asheville-area locations.

  • French Broad River kayaking
  • canoe and stand-up paddleboard outings
  • river tubing

French Broad Outfitters

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

French Broad Outfitters offers Asheville kayak, paddleboard, canoe, tube, and guided e-bike trips, but its website currently states that flood damage has closed operations.

  • Self-guided river trips past the Biltmore Estate
  • River Arts District floats past breweries and artist studios
  • Customized guided electric-bike sightseeing in Asheville

Take A Hike Outfitters

Outdoor Gear

Black Mountain, NC

Take A Hike Outfitters has served Black Mountain hikers and campers since 1999 and fits customers for hiking boots, poles, and day packs.

  • hiking boot fitting
  • selecting hiking poles or a day pack
  • hiking and camping apparel from established outdoor brands

Gearu

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Appalachian Riverboard Company

Outdoor Gear

Woodfin, NC

Appalachian Riverboard Company offers $60 guided French Broad Section 6 trips with board, gear rental, and instruction included.

  • First-time riverboarders seeking instruction on Class II+ rapids
  • Visitors seeking a 2.5- to 3-hour French Broad riverboarding trip
  • Riverboarders needing a custom-length board

Black Dome Mountain Sports

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Black Dome Mountain Sports has served Asheville for 40 years and offers climbing gear, camping equipment, and ice-climbing gear rentals.

  • climbers needing shoes, harnesses, belay devices, carabiners, cams, trad gear, or crash pads
  • campers shopping for tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, or cookware
  • hikers and trail runners seeking outdoor footwear

Frugal Backpacker

Outdoor Gear

Asheville, NC

Frugal Backpacker offers discounted hiking, paddling, and camping gear backed by staff advice and a business founded in 1964.

  • Budget-conscious shoppers seeking hiking clothing, boots, poles, or packs
  • Customers looking for closeout outdoor gear from established brands
  • People needing staff guidance for hiking, paddling, camping, or everyday outdoor apparel

Bellyak

Outdoor Gear

Candler, NC

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FAQ

Where can I get hiking boots fitted in Buncombe County?

Take A Hike Outfitters specializes in hiking boot fitting and also carries hiking poles and day packs.

Which Asheville-area shop is best for climbing gear?

Black Dome Mountain Sports carries climbing shoes, harnesses, belay devices, carabiners, cams, trad gear, and crash pads.

How much does a guided riverboarding trip cost?

Appalachian Riverboard Company lists guided French Broad Section 6 trips at $60, including the board, gear rental, and instruction. Participants must be at least 8 years old and weigh 70 pounds or more.

Are French Broad Outfitters currently operating?

Its website states that operations are closed because of Hurricane Helene flood damage, so confirm reopening before planning a trip.