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Mud, Mountains, and Everything Between: Southern-Made Gear Built for the Wild

Mud, Mountains, and Everything Between: Southern-Made Gear Built for the Wild

You don't have to look to the Pacific Northwest or New England for world-class outdoor gear. Some of the toughest, most field-tested equipment in the country is being built right here in the South — by people who actually use it. Here's your guide to the regional brands worth putting your money behind.

Homegrown and Hardened: Why Southern Outdoor Brands Are Leaving the Big Dogs in the Dust

Homegrown and Hardened: Why Southern Outdoor Brands Are Leaving the Big Dogs in the Dust

Something's shifting in the outdoor and tactical gear market, and it ain't subtle. Southern-made brands are carving out serious market share from national giants, and the reasons why go a lot deeper than regional pride. From tighter quality control to a consumer base that knows what 'built tough' actually means, the South is having its moment.