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How GO-KOT is Celebrating National Veterans and Military Families Month
National Veterans and Military Families Month November is National Veterans and Military Families Month! This month is all about honoring and expressing appreciation for the brave men and women and their families. To celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month, GO-KOT® will be donating 10% of our proceeds to two important causes that are close to our hearts: Three Hots and a Cot and Warrior 180° Foundation. Three Hots and a Cot Homeless veterans can be found on the streets of every major city and every state in our nation. The Homeless population in Birmingham, which is where Three Hots and...
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%...
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...
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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