ABODE OUTSIDE

A Clothing Brand Inspired By The Great Outdoors

Origin Story

Abode Outside is a clothing brand founded by Minnesotans, inspired by family trips into the Boundary Waters Wilderness with the goal of using clothes as a tool to connect people with nature and protect the outdoors for future generations.

"The story of Abode Outside traces its origins back to family camping trips into the Boundary Waters Wilderness of Minnesota. It was deep in the woods, while hiking past a cascading waterfall, my dad stopped, took a deep breath of fresh air and quietly declared, “this is my sanctuary.”

That moment, and those adventures into the wilderness with my brothers, shaped who I am and sparked a passion for the outdoors that grew over the years. I became a wilderness first responder, studied sustainable clothing and eventually, with the help of family and friends, started Abode Outside, an eco-friendly clothing brand dedicated to nature.

We know you likely have similar memories fueled by the outdoors. A camping trip that connected you to something bigger, an awe-inspiring bike ride across the countryside, or a deep heart-to-heart with a loved one around a campfire.

We are here to protect those memories and the wild places that make them possible. Our mission is to use clothing as a tool to connect people with nature and help protect the wilderness - our favorite playground - for future generations."

-Nate, Founder, Abode Outside

Combining Sustainability with Function, Fashion and Affordability

People want clean, responsibly made clothes now more than ever, but they shouldnt have to sacrifice on style, function or price to have it.

Our goal is to make highly-sustainable clothing combined with style, function and reasonable prices encouraging more people to get outside while reducing their impact on the planet.

*1% of every order is donated to organizations that protect wilderness areas

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Why is Sustainable Clothing Important?

Learn more about how we can use clothing to make a real impact on the world around us.

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Every Sale Protects America's Wilderness For Future Generations

We commit 1% of all sales to wilderness protection through Save the Boundary Waters

100 % Solar Powered Offices

All products are designed and developed in solar powered offices in Minnesota

About Us

Our Mission

ABODE OUTSIDE is here to be a reliable source of high-quality, sustainable clothing inspired by the great outdoors. Our mission is to enable you to live more sustainably.

Sustainability is the Future of Clothing

The clothing industry is considered the 2nd most polluting industry in the world, only behind Oil & Gas. Plastics littering the ocean, excessive water usage and microfibers in our food and water supply are just a few issues plaguing the industry.

This means sustainability has not only become a major trend in clothing, but it is the future of the industry. If retailers and shoppers operate more sustainably, it can have a profound impact on human and environmental health around the world.

ABODE OUTSIDE has a comprehensive and ongoing sustainability strategy that addresses ethical and environmental issues throughout our supply chain, from design to shipping. We are constantly monitoring our progress and looking for ways to improve. Here are our primary sustainability elements for the year 2022.

Eco-Friendly Yarns

Wool

Ecovero Viscose

Recycled Polyester

Organic Cotton

Wool

Ecovero Viscose

Recycled Polyester

WE DON’T "GREENWASH" HERE.

Greenwashing is term used to describe when a business deceptively markets themselves to persuade consumers their products, services and goals are environmentally friendly.

Sustainability Strategy

We use a comprehensive and ongoing strategy to guide our business. It is crucial that human and environmental health take precedent over profits.

Awareness and Education

There is a strong educational element to our brand. A big part of our messaging is educating consumers about the importance of sustainable fashion. We also donate 5% to Save the Boundary Waters which helps grow awareness about local environmental issues.

Solar powered design

All products are designed and stored in our solar powered office and warehouse located at our headquarters in Minnesota.

Eco-Friendly Yarn selection

We use eco-friendly yarn in every product including Organic Cotton, Recycled Polyester, All-natural Wool and Ecovero Viscose.

Responsible Manufacturing

All products are made in responsible factories with an exceptional record of safety and employee wellbeing.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING

We partner with EcoEnclose to ship all products in eco-friendly, recyclable packaging

ECO-SIZING

We carefully design every product to comfortably fit men and women. This helps reduce "deadstock" and waste throughout the supply chain.

PORTION OF ONLINE SALES DONATED TO WILDERNESS PROTECTION

The Boundary Waters is the most visited wilderness destination in America, and it threatened by pollution. We donate a portion of every website sale to protect this precious natural resource.

NO VIRGIN PLASTIC

We avoid plastic at all costs. We don't use any virgin plastic to package and ship products. Most of our packaging and shipping materials are paper-based.

Awareness and Education

Solar powered design offices

Eco-Friendly Yarn selection

Responsible Manufacturing

Eco-friendly packaging

Eco sizing

Every Product is designed for Men and Women. There is so much crossover in style and fit between men and women that the traditional sizing model is outdated and wasteful. Unisex sizing, aka EcoSizing, will dramatically cut down on the amount of clothing waste ending up in landfills and oceans.

Portion of online sales donated to wilderness protection

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