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PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride is a thermoplastic polymer that is second only to Polyethylene in terms of industrial and commercial use. While PVC has some good industrial applications (for example,...

Alan here from Team “Rise and Fall of Western Civilization” (Team RAF for short) with an update on the teams progress of late. We are in the final stages of...

Somewhere in all of our minds there is a dream to do something or go somewhere out of this world. Mine has always been Africa. I could see myself in...

By Tim Glover, Charlottesville Shop Manager Winter is the perfect time to reflect on past fishing adventures, and to daydream about the nice weather arriving with spring. Reels and other...

– View of the Lighthouse from Lookout Bight – by Bittu Ali The Cape Lookout National Seashore is one of our favorite NC weekend destinations for a variety of reasons....

Daniel has completed 3 pieces devoted to the E50 race in Greensboro with Dean Karnazes. Chuck, Ryan & Scott hit the trail with the GOPC camera!  This first section deals...

Habitat Day is celebrated the first Saturday of each December. As a wilderness outfitter, we equip folks so they are comfortable in the outdoors. The thought of voluntarily leaving a...

Last minute shoppers discover a lost art that GOPC is fighting to bring back– and it is FREE!  Our trademark gift wrapping wasn’t always what it is today. Early on,...

Don’t let the cool weather keep you from boating. You just need to be prepared. Know the dangers of cold water boating and take appropriate precautions. You can comfortably and...

by Bittu Ali & Todd Zarzecki The US National Whitewater Center is a true outdoor recreational mega-complex. In addition to the well-known artificial whitewater course (the largest in the world),...

Power of a PurchaseWhen you buy hemp you’re doing more than adding a luxurious, linen-like item to your wardrobe – you’re also supporting sustainable agriculture. The hemp plant requires no...

If you're a fan of disc golfing located in the Triad Area, you're in luck!  Here is an updated directory of the 18-hole courses in the Triad Area, sourced from...

The fun pastime of disc golfing has been steadily growing throughout NC. If you love disc golfing, come check out our updated directory of all of the 18-hole disc golfing...

Boats of all sizes have been using the wind for thousands of years. Kites with canoes and kayaks act much like a downwind spinnaker on a sailboat. With a tailwind,...

What Does ‘Pounds of Buoyancy’ Mean? A buoyant apparatus is anything that can float and hold up weight. For instance, if you had a Type III PFD that is required...

Hi, my name is Elizabeth and I work at Great Outdoor Provision Co! I am beginning my thru hike this March (2006), and I finally finished planning it all. Starting...

Water filtration is super important when camping or in the backcountry. You may have heard stories about backpackers who drink water from clear mountain streams and who miraculously never get...