Backpack Buying Guide

Here’s an excerpt from our new “Backpack Buying Guide” from our Knowledge Base: There are a ton of great packs on the market today. From packs for serious ultra-light backpackers to weekend warriors, and from desk jockeys to the always … Continued

Meet the Staff – Marshall Hoots (and a Brief Going Gear History)

Marshall is our fearless leader here at Going Gear. He started Going Gear as an online only business run out of his house in 2008 while he was working for another company.  In the beginning, all he sold were blank firesteel rods. … Continued

July Giveaway: TWO Pelican 20 Quart Elite Coolers!

Last month we gave away a Pelican 35 Quart Elite Cooler, and we got a huge response. Since you guys seemed to like it so much, we’re doing it again! Except, were not giving away one Pelican cooler, we’re giving … Continued

We’re Back!

Going Prepared, the Official Going Gear Blog, has been around for quite some time. It is older, in fact, than Going Gear itself. Through the years it has received numerous posts with a plethora of information on all things outdoors. … Continued