Backpacking
The Backpack Shop began back in 1962 when Bill and sons Darry and Doug went on their first Appalachian Trail trip. After that experience, one of the South’s oldest and best backpack shops evolved.
Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure sells only the finest equipment and has a knowledgeable staff of backpackers on hand to outfit you for your next trip. Come in and check out our selection.
We sell leading Backpacks like:
- Osprey
- Gregory
- Deuter
- Eagle Creek
- Alps Mountaineering
Footwear that fits:
We’ve got what you’re looking for, our trained staff can help you get just the right fit.
- Vasque
- Garmont
- Montrail
- Keen
- Oboz
- Vibram Five Fingers
Socks by:
- SmartWool
- Thorlo
- Wigwam
- Darn Tough
We also have a great selection of Tents:
- Mountain Hardwear
- Eureka
- Hennessy Hammocks
- MSR
Sleeping Bags:
- Mountain Hardwear
- Marmot
- Eureka
Water Filters:
- MSR
- Katadyn
- Sawyer
Click here to see our next adventures in backpacking.
Cookware, Stoves & Accessories:
- Century–Stove Lanterns and Accessories
- MSR
- Snow Peak
- Nalgene
- GSI
- Tracks
- Lodge Cast Iron
- Open Country
- LEKI
We even have a wide selection of Outdoor Books and Maps including Appalachian Trail Guides and Trails Illustrated Maps.