Appalachian Outfitters - The Best Place For High Quality Camping and Outdoor Gear
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How to Replace an Axe Handle: Step-by-Step Reha...
November 12, 2026">To replace an axe handle, saw off or drill out the old handle, clean the eye, and fit a new handle sized to your axe head. Seat it by tapping...
How to Replace an Axe Handle: Step-by-Step Reha...
To replace an axe handle, saw off or drill out the old handle, clean the eye, and fit a new handle sized to your axe head. Seat it by tapping...
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How to Sharpen an Axe: File, Stone, and Strop i...
November 12, 2026">To sharpen an axe, clean the head, use a mill file to restore the bevel, a sharpening stone from coarse to fine to refine the edge, and a leather strop...
How to Sharpen an Axe: File, Stone, and Strop i...
To sharpen an axe, clean the head, use a mill file to restore the bevel, a sharpening stone from coarse to fine to refine the edge, and a leather strop...
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Splitting Axe vs Chopping Axe: Which One Do You...
November 12, 2026">A splitting axe has a thick, wedge-shaped head built to force wood fibers apart along the grain, while a chopping axe has a thinner, sharper profile designed to cut across...
Splitting Axe vs Chopping Axe: Which One Do You...
A splitting axe has a thick, wedge-shaped head built to force wood fibers apart along the grain, while a chopping axe has a thinner, sharper profile designed to cut across...
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Types of Axes: What Each One Is Actually Built For
November 9, 2026">The main types of axes are the hatchet, camp axe, felling axe, splitting axe, tomahawk, double bit axe, and bushcraft axe. Each type differs in handle length, head weight, and...
Types of Axes: What Each One Is Actually Built For
The main types of axes are the hatchet, camp axe, felling axe, splitting axe, tomahawk, double bit axe, and bushcraft axe. Each type differs in handle length, head weight, and...
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Who We Are
Appalachian Outfitters is a family-owned business that believes in getting people outside to explore the nature surrounding us. We pride ourselves in carrying the best selection of high-quality outdoor gear that will perform when you need it.
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Part of our Community
We believe success comes from treating our customers and community, who share the same passion for the outdoors as we do, as family. Once a year, during the fall season, we bring our local community together for a hiking series through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is located right down the road from our store. We also work to give back and strengthen our community through our partnerships with several local organizations.
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Experts in the Outdoor Industry
The staff at Appalachian Outfitters are nature-loving adventurists that enjoy spending time in their outdoor pursuits. Our staff members go through in-depth training on all the brands we carry, ensuring they can outfit you for whatever outdoor adventure you may be planning. From rock climbing ropes, knives and axes, or collapsible camping cookware, we carry an extensive line of high-quality products to meet all your outdoor needs. Whether you're into hiking, camping, climbing, or kayaking - we want to outfit you with long-lasting, dependable gear to ensure that your next adventure is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
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Outdoor Store with Great Customer Service
Here at Appalachian Outfitters, we try to make every shopping experienced fun and relaxed. If you ever have a question about a product or an order, we are available 7 days a week during our store hours. Feel free to call or email us, and we will make sure to respond quickly to resolve any concerns you may have. Appalachian Outfitters is the camping store for activity-loving enthusiasts!
Classes and Events
We host a variety of classes events throughout the year, from free clinics to pint nights and our annual hiking series. Check out our calendar at the link below.