Outdoor Afro Inc. + REI Co-op

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Outdoor clothing, gear and experience design studio.
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Outdoor Afro Inc. + Keen

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Outdoor Afro Inc. + Smartwool

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RUE MAPP

Outdoor Afro Inc. established in 2021 by Rue Mapp – also founder and CEO of national not-for-profit Outdoor Afro. Revisiting her fashion and art background, Mapp formed the “Inc.” enterprise to solve the unmet needs and design barriers in outdoor industry gear and equipment.

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Behind the Brand: Q+A with Outdoor Afro, Inc. Founder and CEO, Rue Mapp, about the building of the Experiences Program with REI Co-op
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Behind the Brand: Q+A with Outdoor Afro, Inc. Founder and CEO, Rue Mapp, about the building of the Experiences Program with REI Co-op
Stylish and Sustainable: Outdoor Afro Inc.’s Commitment to Eco-Friendly Outdoor Gear
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Stylish and Sustainable: Outdoor Afro Inc.’s Commitment to Eco-Friendly Outdoor Gear
Mastering Winter Style: The Art of Layering with Outdoor Afro Inc. Apparel
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Mastering Winter Style: The Art of Layering with Outdoor Afro Inc. Apparel

“No one was truly creating accessible and stylish options that actually spoke to the insights we learned about Black body fit while delivering on performance needs to make outdoor experiences more accessible. Exactly whythisBlack outdoor lifestyle brand is so important today.”