Going Prepared

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

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

Olight M3X XM-L2 Flashlight Video Review

Olight’s beloved M3X Triton gets an upgrade, and by golly it sure is pretty. Many people are familiar with the 800 lumen Olight M3X Trition XM-L LED, and has been one of the more popular flashlights on our site. To … Continued

Nitecore EA4 Pioneer 4 x AA Flashlight Video Review

Looking at the selection of AA high-powered flashlights, it is easy to see that there are very few selections that can push the output of the light over the 600 lumen mark, or even hitting a high output without the … Continued