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Every Trip Carry: Essential Bundles for Every Adventure

Imagine you’re gearing up for a day outside. Just like you wouldn’t leave home without your wallet and keys (your Every Day Carry or EDC), you can't just grab any old gear for the outdoors. You nee...

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Gear Up for Snowshoeing: Essential Winter Hiking Kit

Winter brings a special beauty to the outdoors. Everything looks different when it's covered in snow, from the trees dressed in white to the quiet, frozen lakes. Knowing how to plan and pack for sn...

AccessoriesWhat can Heroclip hang from?

What can Heroclip hang from?

The rubberized tip on the hook end with the wide clip gate lets you hang Heroclip from just about any surface. Hang gear off of ledges, doors, tables, corners, fences, car hatchbacks, and vans. If...

AccessoriesHow to Camouflage a Rifle with Camo Form Fabric Wrap

How to Camouflage a Rifle with Camo Form Fabric Wrap

Learn how to camouflage rifles, shotguns, scopes, bows, knives with Camo Form, a reusable fabric wrap that’s available in a variety of popular hunting patterns.

Are GEAR AID Anti-Fogs “Reef-Safe” or “Environmentally-Safe”?

Yes, GEAR AID anti-fogs are safe to use when snorkeling or diving in lakes and oceans.

AccessoriesNew Reflective Guyline Kit is Now Part of the GEAR AID Adventure Tools Collection

New Reflective Guyline Kit is Now Part of the GEAR AID Adventure Tools Collection

The Reflective Guyline Kit is a multipurpose tool that features reflective accents and a bright orange color to secure tents and tarps day or night.

Accessories7 Tips for A Successful Winter Van Life

7 Tips for A Successful Winter Van Life

From upgrading tires to staying entertained, here are seven tips for a successful winter van life.

Accessories8 Easy Ways to Curb Consumption and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

8 Easy Ways to Curb Consumption and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

From reducing your use of plastic to repairing your stuff, here are eight easy ways to curb consumption and reduce your carbon footprint.

Accessories12 Essentials You Need for a Successful Road Trip

12 Essentials You Need for a Successful Road Trip

From travel mugs to maps, here are 12 essentials you need for a successful road trip.

AccessoriesGEAR AID Brings McNett Tactical Products into the Fold

GEAR AID Brings McNett Tactical Products into the Fold

Effective immediately, GEAR AID will now have McNett Tactical products in its line of Adventure Tools. Specifically, the use of the “McNett Tactical” name will be discontinued. This rebrand will al...

Accessories8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

8 Tips for Fixing Your Gear on the Go

Stay prepared and fix your gear in a flash so you can continue to enjoy your time outside.

Which Anti-Fog Do I Use?

Learn which GEAR AID anti-fog to use for a variety of eyewear including swim goggles, dive masks, eyeglasses and binoculars. Choose from Sea Gold, Sea Drops, Anti-Fog Spray or Op Drops to treat len...

Buckle Repair for Newbies

Replacing buckles has never been so easy with our newest repair buckles. We put an end to the sewing and cutting required to replace buckles. Now, all you need to do to replace broken buckles is sn...

Staying Warm While Winter Steelhead Fishing

If you are planning to stand in frigid water for hours, if the weather forecast calls for rain, chances are you're going winter steelhead fishing. Think back, did your waders leak the last time you...

AccessoriesMake Your Own Paracord Bracelet

Make Your Own Paracord Bracelet

A paracord is one of the most valuable tools that an outdoorsman can carry in his pack. It can be used to hang a bear bag, as a clothes line, for extra points of contact on tarps and tents, and in ...