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GO-KOT Cleaning and Care Instructions

Outdoor Gear Let's face it, your outdoor gear isn't meant to stay clean. Camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, horseback riding, or anything other outdoor activity is going to coat your gear in dirt and mud. And we can bet if you bring your dogs along for the adventure, that they will eventually jump up on your GO-KOT with muddy paws! The best outdoor gear isn't the gear that doesn't get dirty, it's the gear that is easy to clean. Luckily, cleaning your GO-KOT couldn't be more simple! Cleaning Your GO-KOT 1. Look over your GO-KOT and see how dirty it is. Most of the...

Outdoor Gear That is Made in America

American Made Next time you are out shopping or browsing an online store, take a look at the tag or products details. You will notice that most say “Made in China” or maybe Taiwan, Mexico or even India. Though it is still rare, you might notice more and more products are saying “Made in America” again. It does take a little more effort, but searching for that "Made in America" label has so many benefits! Listed below are just a few outlined by the Made in America Movement: Buying products made in the USA allows you to support not only American manufacturers...

Wildland Firefighters and the Importance of Quality Sleep

The Role of Wildland Firefighters Wildland firefighters go by many names, including forest firefighters, woodland firefighters, and wildfire prevention specialists. No matter what you call them, though, no one can deny the importance of the role they play in today's society. Wildland firefighters usually work as part of a firefighting team or crew. They work hard to prevent fires and remain ready in case of emergencies. When there is a wildfire, wildland firefighters typically parachute down near the fire, retrieve dropped equipment, and begin fighting the blaze. Not only do they prevent, contain, and battle to extinguish wildfires, they also rescue hikers and other...

The Importance of Purchasing More Sustainable Products

The Importance of Sustainable Products In today’s society, a majority of companies and consumers are stuck in the “produce-use-dispose” cycle. This unsustainable consumption is putting a huge strain on resources and is severely impacting the environment. Not only that, but it puts consumers in a position of constant over-spending. Consumers are not only buying more products today than in the past, but they are also replacing them at a faster rate. Whether it’s the desire for new and innovative products, a frequent change in preferences, or failing products, it is clear that this is a cycle that needs to be...

Why Buy American Made Products?

A Growing Trend If you check the tag or sticker on products while out shopping, you will notice that most say “Made in China” or maybe Taiwan, Mexico or even India. Though it is still rare, products are beginning to say “Made in America” again. The Reshoring Initiative, founded in early 2010, is a nonprofit that focuses on restoring American manufacturing jobs and training suppliers on how to sell against lower-priced offshore competitors. This organization’s founder and president, Harry Moser, reported that about 170,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs were announced to come back from offshore in 2017, which is up 2,800%...

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GO-KOT Cleaning and Care Instructions

Outdoor Gear That is Made in America

Wildland Firefighters and the Importance of Quality Sleep

The Importance of Purchasing More Sustainable Products

Why Buy American Made Products?

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