Welcome to “The Etowah Way”!  What is the Etowah Way? Chef Paul, the founder of Etowah Outfitters/Etowah Gear over the last 40+ years of backpacking has quietly but systematically developed gear options that work to help outdoor enthusiast whether new or experienced, young or old, male or female go from light, lighter, lightest in gear choices which can work with your comfort and expertise level.