Our story
Absconded Outdoor Apparel began during some of the hardest hours of my life.
Where it began
While sitting through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, I started dreaming about what came next. Time outside. Backroads I hadn’t explored. Campfires with people I love. The chance to feel healthy again and get back to living. During those long hours, the idea for Absconded began to take shape.
The meaning behind the name
The name comes from my years in law enforcement, where “absconded” was a term I knew well. For this brand, I gave it a different purpose: breaking away from the everyday routine, taking the scenic route, and making time for the experiences that matter.
Getting back to living
Now that I’m healthy, I’m bringing that dream to life.
Absconded is for the weekends on the trail, the Jeep packed for another adventure, and the quiet mornings at camp. It’s for anyone who has put something off and finally decided it’s time to go.
My hope is that when you wear Absconded, it reminds you to make room for your own adventures—whether that means exploring somewhere new or simply spending more time outside with your favorite people.
For me, “Make a run for it” is a reminder that I have a life I once sat in a treatment chair dreaming about. Now it’s time to live it.
—Jake, Founder Absconded Outdoor Apparel
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