Going Prepared

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

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

Our New Knowledge Base

New to flashlights? Want to start backpacking? Going Gear is pleased to announce our new Knowledge Base. An information resource for all your questions. Find yourself wanting to know more about a topic, clear up some questions, or simply to … Continued
Paracord: Fashion Fad or Survival Tool?

Paracord: Fashion Fad or Survival Tool?

These days it seems like everyone is selling bracelets and other products made of paracord. I have seen them in locations from gas stations to survival stores to women’s boutiques.  With all the different places I have seen these bracelets … Continued