Polar Mitts Keep Us Warm All Winter
Melody Anderson is the founder of Twin Cities’ based Polar Mitts, “the warmest mittens you’ll ever wear!” I first learned about Polar Mitts when I saw a basket of these …
Local Outdoor Businesses
We love to feature local independent outdoor small businesses on Twin Cities Outdoors. Some are newer, some have been serving outdoor lovers for decades.
Stone Harbor: Grand Marais Outfitter
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply isn’t a Twin Cities outdoor business—but so many of their customers come from the Twin Cities that it makes perfect sense to feature them here on …
Aqua-Bound: Award-Winning Kayak Paddles
You’ll find Aqua-Bound’s kayak and stand-up paddles used all over the world. And they’re made at their factory right next door in Osceola, Wisconsin. I have a special place in …
Bending Branches: World-Class Paddles Made Locally
The folks at Bending Branches, just across the river in Osceola, have been designing and manufacturing world-class canoe paddles since 1982. They’ve since added kayak paddles, kayak fishing paddles and …
Wooded Nomad: Rent Outdoor Gear
Have you ever wished you could try outdoor gear before buying? Do you want to invite friends along who don’t have gear? Do you need the gear for just one …
Cooke Custom Sewing: Canoe Packs
Cooke Custom Sewing makes everything you need to outfit yourself for a wilderness canoe trip: packs, tarps, shelters and canoe accessories. They also make expedition-worthy Mukluks. CCS products have been …