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Outdoor Adventure Safety Tips
Outdoor Adventures Whether it's camping, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or any other outdoor adventure, it is easy to get up in all the fun and excitement and forget to take the proper safety precautions. To ensure you continue to have a fun and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors, we have collected a number of important safety tips to remember for your next outing. Pack Safety Essentials: No matter what your outdoor adventure of choice is, it is always a good idea to bring a first aid kit, a map, a compass, waterproof matches, a fire starter, a flashlight with extra batteries,...
Can Outdoor Recreational Programs Help Veterans With PTSD?
The Power of Nature Humans evolved in nature and no matter how much the world around us changes or how advanced our technology becomes, the human mind still has a connection with nature. According the American Heart Association, nourishing that bond between our mind and the great outdoors has numerous health benefits. To name a few; it can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression as well as improve your creativity and productivity. A variety of other studies, published in Psychological Science, further prove that nature has a powerful impact on our health. These studies found that spending time in nature leads to improved...
The Best Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts 2018
The Holiday Season Is Almost Here! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it is time to start holiday shopping! Is it just us or has holiday shopping gotten more difficult every year? Well, if you have a friend or family member who is an outdoor enthusiast, then we got you covered. We have created the best list of gifts that every outdoor enthusiast will love! We either have or have tried all of these products, so we are sure they won't disappoint! 1. Folding Kayak This folding kayak is the perfect gift for that person in your life who...
Why Sleep on a GO-KOT® Camping Cot?
The Benefits of Cots The most important benefit of sleeping cots is that they get you off the ground. Being elevated keeps you off the cold, hard ground during the winter months and it allows air to circulate around the cot bed to keep you cool in the summer. It is also ideal to be sleeping off the ground during the rainy season. Another benefit of sleeping off the ground is that terrain isn't as big of an issue. As long as you can find a relatively flat surface, you can set up your portable cot. You won't have to worry...
Celebrating 40 Years
40 Years of Quality Since 1978, the GO-KOT® has been handmade right here in the USA. We source the best American raw materials available, to include: 1000-denier water-repellent nylon fabric cover & bag, thick aluminum side poles, galvanized spring steel legs, and high-impact hinges. Quality materials combined with quality craftsmanship results in a quality product that is built to last a lifetime! A Good Night's Sleep As US Veterans, we understand the role a good night's sleep plays in one's ability to take on the challenges each day brings. That is why we take pride in being the cot of choice for military and...
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