Asheville, NC - Asheville grown Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading producer of parachute hammocks, and Brevard-based SylcanSport, makers of the lightweight pop up camping trailer GO, have teamed up with economic development group AdvantageWest to present the inaugural Outdoor Gear Builders Village at the 13th annual Mountain Sports Festival.

The first of its kind in Western North Carolina, the Outdoor Gear Builders Village is an eclectic gathering of 18 WNC gear-making companies producing outdoor accessories and products covering everything from kayak paddles to mountain bikes. The event will allow upwards of 15,000 festival goers to demo and discover local outdoor products manufactured in the region.

Gear manufacturers will include ENO, SylvanSport, Us, Fritz Orr Canoe, Tsuga Canopies, Astral and Bellyak in addition to several others.

“The idea for the Outdoor Gear Builders Village grew out of our desire to help Western North Carolina grow the outdoor manufacturing industry,” said Kyle Mundt, SylvanSport’s Director of Marketing. “We thought it would be cool to invite some other interesting bike and paddle companies, and exhibit together like the Open Air Demo at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City.”

The Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Markets in Salt Lake City, UT, are the largest in North America, with over 20,000 annual attendees.

Aside from an informational juncture aimed at meeting and greeting a potential new customer base, the Outdoor Gear Builders Village is also the inception for a new network of over 20 local gear-manufacturers in the area uniting to form the Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC; a coalition similar to the Asheville Brewers Alliance.

“There are so many great outdoors companies literally in our backyards that noone knows about,” said Natalie DeRatt, Media Coordinator for ENO. “We really want to create a space for all of us to come together and share knowledge, support and awareness to really grow this community.”

The Outdoor Gear Builders Village will be open throughout the three-day event, with races and entertainment starting on Friday, May 24th.

ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN SPORTS FESTIVAL

Mountain Sports Festival runs Friday 24th May through Sunday 26 May. It is a weekend music and sports festival that celebrates community, athletics and local business. The festival showcases the terrain, environment and unique culture of Asheville, NC and the surrounding mountains.

ABOUT ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in around 750 specialty outdoors, backpacking and winter sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains, as well as online at http://www.enonation.com.

Asheville, NC - After more than 10 years living as neighbors to the Appalachian Trail, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading producer of camping and travel hammocks based in Asheville, NC, announce a continued partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) in hopes to extend their support of the 2,180 hiking route.

The company first partnered with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy in 2012 with a limited edition combo product comprised of their most popular hammock, the DoubleNest, and the SlapStrapPro, designed with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s colors and a one-of-a-kind logo. All net proceeds from every combo sale – which retails for $99.95 – is donated towards supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s efforts to preserve and manage the Trail.

“The Appalachian Trail Conservancy enjoys and works to partner with companies, such as ENO, who understand the importance and value in supporting the ATC’s efforts,” said Amy McCormick, Assistant Director of Development for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. “ENO have become one of our most generous supporters.”

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy , based in Harpers Ferry, WV, is the only organization exclusively devoted to protecting and managing the world’s most famous long-distance hiking trail. Through their work, they engage in trail management and support, conservation, youth and education and community engagement with hopes to ensure the trail’s vast natural beauty and cultural heritage so it can be enjoyed today and in the future.

ENO’s General Manager, Lane Nakaji, who Thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2001, thinks the relationship with the non-profit is a great way for the company to give back to the environment for which outdoor recreation, such as hammocking, depends on.

“We love what the Appalachian Trail Conservancy stands for and protects,” he said. “The trail is huge and so is the potential for recreation on and around it. We are proud to help support an organization whose primary focus is to keep it healthy and accessible. We’re also an outdoors company run by outdoors people for outdoors customers, so we align well in that sense too.”

ENO’s first batch of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Combo hammocks/straps proved an immediate hit, netting over $12,000 for the conservancy in just 3 quarters. Nakaji hopes to match that number and exceed it for 2013.

Although this year’s combo is the same style as its predecessor, the current option includes the Atlas Suspension System – the newest and most popular hammock strap. It is available on enonation.com, or the atctrailstore.org.

“With this mutually beneficial partnership the Appalachian Trail Conservancy hopes to educate, excite and raise awareness among ENO’s fans and customers about the splendor of the Appalachian Trail and the importance of supporting and taking care of this iconic Trail for future generations,” McCormick said.

About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. For more information please visit www.appalachiantrail.org.

About ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers an outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in 750 specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide and online at www.enonation.com.

Asheville, NC – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading producer of parachute hammocks and adventure travel accessories for nomadic comfort, is bringing backyard and backcountry relaxation in from the cold with their Hammock Hanging Kit.

No longer dependent on trees or cooperating weather, the Hammock Hanging Kit is the first product from the company that allows users to safely experience hammock nirvana inside their homes, providing a quick and sturdy anchor for any room, porch, patio or garage.

“As our outdoor line expands, we were seeing more of a need to bring hammocking indoors,” said ENO Co-Owner and President Peter Pinholster. “We didn’t want our customers feeling they were weather-dependent when planning their next hang.”

The kit, that includes zinc-plated steel anchor bolt hangers, lag screws, washers and nylon cord, attaches to any secure structure and requires little DIY experience. Not only is it the first of its kind in ENO’s line, but it also satisfies a hole for indoor hammocking products across the outdoor market.

“We have received dozens of pictures from customers suspending their hammocks indoors on bed posts, door frames, stairwells with no official hardware,” said Brendan Garvey, head designer at ENO. “The Hammock Hanging Kit is our answer to provide a safe and secure hanging platform, allowing users to let their creativity flow even when they’re in from the outdoors.”

An alternative to ENO’s removable, tree-friendly hammock suspension options – the SlapStrap, SlapStrap Pro and Atlas – the newest member to their suspension family is a more permanent option, requiring a drill and wrench for set up and is not intended for use on trees. Instead, Weighing only 6 oz and measuring just a few inches, the anchor bolt/screw/cord combination is a non-invasive addition to any wall or post that opens the doors to non-traditional hammocking.

It comes with a detailed installation guide, accommodates up to 400lbs of weigh and is compatible with any ENO Hammock and most camping hammocks.

The hanging kit allows you to hang your hammock safely indoors.

A true repurposing story, ENO’s dog collar and leash are crafted using excess materials from their Atlas™ Suspension Strap manufacturing. The upcycled webbing is durable and flexible, ideal for dogs who lounge in the yard or tear through the country. The leash features a dexterous swivel hook and a side-release buckle that allows for three handle conversions: hand-held, waist-worn or fixed-leash (to a tree/post.) The collar, available in two sizes, adjusts to fit most dogs. It also features a high-strength, side-release buckle and a tag clip to minimize clutter

Key Features:

/ Stainless Swivel Hook on leash
/ Three Leash Handle Conversions
/ Clutter Minimizing Tag Clip on Collars
/ Upcycled Webbing
Material: 1” PolyFilament Webbing
Leash Length: 6’
Collar Sizes: MED 12”-18” LG 16”-25”
Weight: Collar: 4oz – Leash: 1.5oz

HouseFly™ Rain Tarp

Part rain tarp, part luxurious, water-proof fortress, the HouseFly’s silicone impregnated nylon sides keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Overlapping doors complete with agile buckles on either end of the tarp make access an ease while keeping out winter’s nastiness. Boasting the most coverage of all the ENO tarps, the HouseFly’s stowable doors allow you to laze in cool shade or weather a surprise snow storm. From a five day trek in the backcountry to a five minute nap in your yard, the HouseFly will give you home-style comforts in any condition.

Key Features:

/ Double Stitched and Taped Seams
/ Overlapping, Stowable Doors
/ Largest Coverage Area

Material: 15d Sil Nylon w/PU
Dimensions: 10’6” x 10’
Weight: 25oz

Vulcan™ Underquilt

For extreme conditions, the Vulcan™ Underquilt uses PrimaLoft® Synergy Continuous Filament Insulation for superior warmth, softness and loft. The Vulcan’s differentially cut construction adapts to the natural contours of the body, keeping drafts out and comfort levels up. The full length quilt, complete with adjustable shockcord suspension, is thermally efficient, protecting you from your toes to your chin while its DWR finish creates a moisture resistant barrier. Packing down to a travel-friendly size in an included nylon stuff sack, the Vulcan also boasts incredible compressibility. Whether you’re in Alaska or the Alps, the Vulcan will keep your love for the outdoors and cold conditions simultaneously alight.

Key Features:

/ Primaloft Synergy Insulation
/ Full Length, Differential Cut
/ Adjustable Shock Cord Suspension

Material: Shell: Nylon Ripstop w/DWR – Lining: Nylon Taffeta
Dimensions: 80” x 48”
Weight: 30oz

Drip Strips™

Not much can ruin a good hang, but the rain sure can dampen the mood. Keep those annoying drips at bay with ENO Drip Strips. Tried and tested in the Pacific Northwest, DripStrips act as mini barriers to redirect rogue water streams down and away from your hammock. As simple as a place and clip, the DripStrip attaches on to any ENO hammock suspension system, and combined with an ENO Rain Tarp, will keep your hammock dry and your spirits high.

Key Features:
/ Two Sizes
/ Wicking Jacquard Webbing

Material: Acetal
Dimensions: 1” x 1” x 3”
Weight: 1oz

Asheville, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013 – Taking their creative talents behind the lens, Eagles Nest Outfitters, the original parachute hammock creator, launch their first product ‘how-to’ video, detailing the set up of the ENO hammock and hammock suspension system.

The video, the first of what is hoped to be many more to come, fills an educational hole to help ENOpians maximize the use of the already easy to use camping products.

Running just over one minute, the tutorial features a run through of how to find the perfect trees, unpack your hammock and create the optimum set up for hours of relaxation.

Asheville, N.C., Jan. 15, 2013 – Refusing to bow down to cooler temperatures, Eagles Nest Outfitters, the leading producer of parachute hammocks, say bring on the chill with the HouseFly™ and Vulcan™ Underquilt.

The new additions to the company’s 2013 roster complete an already versatile line and are inspired by the concept of four-season hammocking.

“We’ve been working on cold weather gear for a while,” said ENO Designer Brendan Garvey. “It really rounds out the line.”

The HouseFly™, part rain tarp, part luxurious, water-proof fortress, features silicone impregnated nylon – a lightweight, strong and highly waterproof material to increase longevity. To bolster the shelter further, overlapping, stowable doors complete with agile buckles on either end of the tarp allow for two door conversions: pinned open (similar to the ENO ProFly) or secured shut.

Boasting the most coverage of all the ENO tarps, the HouseFly is the company’s first Tarp to feature such a dexterous opening system making it able to withstand hard, sideways driving wind, rain and snow – something the majority of tarps cannot compete with.

“We’re really trying to look out for the consumer here and fill that gap in the market place,” said Pete Pinholster, co-owner and president of ENO. “Most hammock tarps are open ended, but this one is a whole lot different.”

The Vulcan™ Underquilt also handles extreme conditions with ease thanks to its PrimaLoft® Synergy Continuous Filament Insulation core, a material infamous for superior warmth, softness and loft.

Complementary to the Blaze™ Underquilt, a differentially cut construction adapts to the natural contours of the body, keeping drafts and moisture out, and comfort levels up. The full length quilt, complete with adjustable shock cord suspension, is thermally efficient, protecting you from your toes to your chin while its DWR finish creates a moisture resistant barrier that works well even when wet.

Packing down to a travel-friendly size in its included Nylon Stuff Sack, the Vulcan also boasts incredible compressibility for expeditions when minimum packing is a must. Our warmest synthetic Underquilt, it provides comfortable warmth in temperatures down to 30⁰F.

“This is just the beginning of temperature specific quilts,” said Pinholster. “We’re heading in that direction and designing more and more choices.”

Both items will be available Summer ’13.

About ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in around 750 specialty outdoors, backpacking and winter sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains, as well as online at www.enonation.com.

Asheville, NC – Dec.15, 2012 – Tailor-made, non-stretch polyfilament webbing makes for versatile hammock suspension systems, and strong, stylish canine collars and leashes. Welcome to the first pet product by Eagles Nest Outfitters, Inc., the original parachute hammock creator.

A true repurposing story, ENO’s dog collar and leash are crafted using excess materials from their Atlas Suspension Strap manufacturing. The upcycled webbing, retaining the Atlas’ signature orange thread, is durable and flexible, ideal for dogs who lounge in the yard or tear through the country.

ENO considered multiple uses for the excess Atlas webbing – including human belts and a substitute strap for other products – before deciding upon their first pet product.

“We have a 100% webbing consumption with our other straps and so in the development of the Atlas Strap we ran into a problem we don’t normally have,” said ENO Designer Brendan Garvey. “Because of the webbing’s unique performance characteristics it just seemed natural to make a dog collar and leash.”

By producing the collars and leashes, ENO has a use for the 5-7% loss of webbing for every Atlas made, reducing their carbon footprint while making environmentally considerate dog products.

The leash features a dexterous swivel hook and a side-release buckle that allows for three handle conversions: hand-held, waist-worn or fixed-leash (to a tree/post.) The collar, available in two sizes, showcases an easily adjustable tri-glide buckle for a personalized fit on most dogs. It also features a high-strength, side-release buckle – the same one found on their hammocks – for easy take on and off, and a plastic tag clip minimizing clutter for easier clipping.

Although ENO’s collar and leash is their debut in the pet genre, it is not their first product made from repurposed materials; their Earth Bags, Strap Bags and ParaPillows are all created using excess materials from their hammock manufacturing.

“It’s always nice to reuse and repurpose materials that ordinarily would be discarded,” said ENO General Manager Lane Nakaji. “And we love dogs.”

The leash and collar starts shipping Summer 2013.

About ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in around 750 specialty outdoors, backpacking and winter sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains, as well as online at www.enonation.com.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 30,2012 – The creative minds from Eagles Nest Outfitters, industry leading hammock designers, launch the newest piece of festival entertainment – the Lotus Lounge.

The Lotus Lounge, modeled after the iconic Lotus flower, is a breathtaking, silver, circular sculpture aimed at the festival scene. ENO has been present on the festival circuit for over ten years, but the Lounge is their debut into the entertainment market.

“It’s a mobile concept offering something for people at different functions to be involved with the lifestyle and not just buying a hammock,” said Pete Pinholster, co-owner and president of ENO and the brains behind the cutting-edge structure.

Focused on being an area of relaxation, the curved design mimics the shape of a hammock, and the framework is able to hang a combination of ENO Hammocks and Loungers, with the possibility to add a large tent, a 5000 watt sound system and a professional lighting. The center of the Lounge is outfitted with a unique and innovative DJ booth.

Aside from the hammock-hanging-stations in the Lounge, the package includes up to 25 three-way hammock stands named Enopods, patent pending. The Enopod is a mobile frame allowing three hammocks to be hung on most surfaces and at any location, from backstage to waterside. Combined, the two entities create a unique relaxation space amidst a high energy environment.

“Our fans have been faithful for years and it’s our way for us to give back,” said Pinholster. “We’re always trying to give just a little bit extra.”

About ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in around 750 specialty outdoors, backpacking and winter sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains, as well as online at www.enonation.com.

Asheville, N.C., Nov 16, 2012 – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the leading creator of nomadic outdoor and travel gear, announces the 2013 launch of the Hangout Project, a one-of-a-kind, grassroots marketing initiative providing schools the opportunity to build customized, sponsored hammock lounges on their campuses.

The Hangout Project completed a successful beta development test with Pennsylvania State’s Digital Design and Fabrication Department in 2012, signaling the beginning of a movement aimed towards improving student life through the common thread of hammocking. Penn State developed one-off mobile hammock installations that could be expanded for a variety of campus needs. The feedback exceeded expectations.

“It was awesome because it not only gave the students an end product, but it allowed the students to get some real world experience about what it would be like to work with a large company on actual, physical projects,” said Adam Cohen, director of vendor relations at ENO and the brains behind the initiative.

Cohen, an Appalachian State University graduate, first experienced ENO hammocks while on his school’s quad in 20__. He immediately saw the benefits of group hammock hangs, sparking the cultivation of a program he believes is beneficial for both student morale and their health and wellness.

“It was not long before there were two, three, four hammocks popping up and soon I found myself a part of the relaxed masses,” said Cohen. “I met people through hammocking I realized I had a lot in common with. I also felt more focused and relaxed after a hammocking session.”

The project is predominately aimed towards working with schools and students to develop original, free-standing hammock ‘hangout stations’ acting as a communal gathering spaces, but it also poses an alternative to schools who have prohibited the use of hammocks to protect their campus trees.

“I’ve learned so far in this process that next to staff and students, old growth trees are valued the most,” said Cohen. “Campuses can ban the use of our current tree friendly straps to hang the hammocks, but it’s tough to swallow when they don’t allow an alternative. Well, here is the alternative.”

Although the Hangout Project is still in its infancy, Cohen’s goal is to work with many campus departments – from art, to engineering, to environmental sciences – to produce ‘hangout stations’ working towards improving the campus as a whole while spreading ENOs name.

“Our brand is a lifestyle”, says Cohen.  “There are tons of health benefits related to stress reduction and what better way to reduce stress than relaxing in a hammock. Being a student under today’s stress is not easy, and they constantly email in looking for support for an on campus outlet. We see this as a win-win.”

ENO is looking for partnering schools that value their student life, relish the brand’s creativity, and are willing to assist in the development of multifunctional, aesthetically pleasing hangout stations ENO will donate.

“The beauty of this program is that it has no limit in terms of growth,” said Cohen. “It’s all about being flexible and responding to the needs of modern students. I feel confident that in a short period of time, we could see lounges popping up on campuses all over the country.”

About ENO

Eagles Nest Outfitters, the brain child of brothers Peter and Paul Pinholster, was founded in the summer of 1999. Growing steadily from a two-man, one-van operation, to the leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and outdoor accessories, the company offers the highest quality relaxation products for adventure travelers and outdoors lovers everywhere. The company’s products are sold in around 750 specialty outdoors, backpacking and winter sport retailers, premium-sporting goods retailers and major outdoor specialty retail chains, as well as online at www.enonation.com.