ABODE OUTSIDE
A clothing brand dedicated to the great outdoors.
Origins
Growing up in Minnesota, my dad took my brothers and I on annual camping trips into the Boundary Waters Wilderness during the Summer. These trips are some of my most cherished memories. There is one that is particularly vivid: We had just portaged past a rather picturesque waterfall when my dad stopped and said something that has resonated with me ever since. After a deep inhale, taking in as much fresh Boundary Waters air as possible, he exhaled and quietly declared, "this is my sanctuary".
Hearing those words unveiled to me, for the first time, the power and importance of the great outdoors. That moment sparked a love for nature that would grow over many years and eventually evolve into Abode Outside.
The Evolution
Following graduation from college, I immersed myself in the outdoors. I moved to Colorado, helped manage a shoe store and spent as much time as possible camping, hiking, paddling, snowboarding and sleeping in tents. In 2012, I obtained certification as a wilderness first responder giving me the confidence and skills to venture deeper into the wilderness. In 2018 I studied sustainable fashion through the London College of fashion. This experience convinced me the clothing industry played an important role in improving environmental health, and shortly after that, I developed the idea for Abode Outside. With the support of family and friends, we launched in 2020.
My Dad deserves most of the credit for Abode Outside, because I am confident it wouldn't exist without him and those childhood trips into the Boundary Waters.
The rest of the credit belongs to my mother, my brothers, my wife Crystal, our friends Kelly, Steve, Shallon and our manufacturing team who all feel like family at this point, after many years of working together, even before Abode Outside existed. I have a talented circle of family and friends with critical business skills and knowledge, and I couldn’t do it without them. It takes a team to create something exceptional, and that's what we are doing at Abode Outside.
-Nate Baller
Founder, President & Creative Director
Dedicated to The Great Outdoors
Abode Outside is more than just a clothing brand; we are an homage to the great outdoors and the adventures that shape us. Unfortunately, the clothing industry has a massive impact on the outdoors we all love, so we made commitment from the beginning to use sustainable clothing as a tool in the fight for a cleaner planet. Our collection is inspired by nature, and environmental consciousness is at the forefront of our decision-making process.
-Jake Baller
Co-founder & VP of Operations
Soft on you and the planet
Our mission is simple yet profound: to make sustainable clothing more engaging and accessible for everyone. We believe choosing sustainable clothing is a small change that can make a big difference for future generations. Through a combination of exceptional styling, construction, and pricing we hope to outfit more people in clothes that help them explore the world and leave a light footprint.
Why is Sustainable Clothing Important?
Learn more about how we can use clothing to make a real impact on the world around us.
Learn More
As an outdoor clothing brand we feel a unique responsibility to protect our environment. However, clothing brands of all types should strive to be more environmentally friendly by using a comprehensive strategy that addresses the key issues at every stage of their supply chain.
View our 2022 Environmental Report to learn more about our comprehensive environmental strategy.
As a shopper, we encourage you to support eco-friendly businesses as an important way to improve the health of our planet. Start with daily essentials like clothing, cleaning products, cookware and your most commonly used items. That will make the most impact.
