We were in Brooklyn for a day and needed to get backpack covers. REI was too far, so we decided to look for something closer. This is how we found Gear to go Outfitters. The man who served us (I guess the owner) was very nice, he gave us exactly what we need and showed us how it worked. He even answered all of our backpack questions. The store has equipment for sale and for rent. and it has a pretty dissent selection of backpacks and camping / hiking accessories. We don't hike (yet) or camp , we are just using our backpacks to travel. But being in that store, just made me want to go hiking and to learn everything about it! read more

Great spot near transportation, friendly, knowledgable staff, and professional and I didn't have to go across the bridge to get what I needed, This spot is great, prices are also reasonable. I bought a back pack for my son, water proof gloves, and out door sleeping bag, I'm a satisfied customer and you can get the items you need right here in Brooklyn take the #2 train to Grand Army Plaza and walk through the new and improved Park Slope and bam you're there. I am a Brooklyn nite born in Kings County Hospital and raised in Bushwick, and I hate that you have to go to Manhattan to find quality camping gear, no more online shipping and handling, but not any more, I love the convenience of shopping in Brooklyn and the great customer service, come thru ask for Kevin he's great! read more

3 Day Hike for Memorial Day in the Berkshires. The group was small, and the bang-for-buck factor was excellent. 1,200 bucks worth of rental gear, transportation to and from the Appalachian Trail, guidance on trails and with equipment, hot meals made on trail, some campfires, and tutorials on surrounding land structures and plants was 300 bucks. The hiking culture is great, with very friendly people. Great views, fresh air, and a good getaway from the city. I'd recommend a hike with this company highly. One note of caution - if you're not in good shape, either sign up for a swimming hole hike, or (1) put on a backpack, (2) put weight in that backpack, (3) run some stairs with it on. Tougher hikes will only be enjoyable if you're able to complete them, so if you're really trying to log some mileage, condition yourself. Happy Hiking! read more

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Kevin runs an incredibly professional operation. We were renting gear for eight people - of which six had never camped before. The day of the delivery was a deluge. Kevin ensured that our gear arrived on time in Manhattan - through the rain and Friday traffic. The equipment was clean, well organized, easy to use, and effective. I'm glad he is expanding his operation! - Jeff read more

You won't find Patagonia here, but for a cause. Kevin and his staff take pride in the fear they stock and cater to a pretty serious hiking crowd. Lots of great Mammut and other tools you'll be hard pressed to find elsewhere. We did a night hike with Kevin up in the Hudson Highlands and had a solid trip. Will return for more trips and stop-ins for socks and more. read more

I first got turned onto gear to go when my son was enrolled in their inaugural afterschool wilderness class, led by Kevin and one of his associates. My son loved the class and would've signed up for future classes except that it conflicted with his afterschool schedule. Kevin is an amazing leader and educator and was brilliant at handling a group of nine-year-old kids. I've since shopped on multiple occasions in the gear to go store. I can usually find what I'm looking for and if I can't the helpful sales personnel will either offer an alternative or the option to order the item I need. All the staff is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They also have this great can-do attitude and a very customer focused. I once came in just as the only associate on staff was heading out to lunch. I offered to come back later but he insisted that I stay and he would take his lunch later. Always a great experience in the shop. So glad it's in my neighborhood. read more

SHOULD HAVE ASKED KEVIN FIRST! Whenever I buy something at one of those other stores I have to Return Every Item because I didn't buy the right one. Kevin brings to the business first hand experience and a depth of knowledge of the merchandise. He takes the time to demonstrate and teaches how to use the things he sells or rents. He has first hand experience and is up to date on the latest products. You're not just dealing with a generic salesperson. Kevin has a passion for hiking and camping. We call him our guide. read more

Went on a hike with Kevin and Asa (the team) yesterday to the shawangunks catskills. FANTASTIC trip. Everything was so well organized. There were an elderly couple with us, so Asa stayed with them in their place and Kevin took us ahead. They also modified the trip for them a bit so that they still got to see the most beautiful sights and not be a part of the more strenuous hike. The hike itself was spectacular. They managed to combine 2 different hikes in one. The food was great, complete with desert (yes, they do prepare fresh food at the summit). I will definitely join them for another hike! read more

I have used them 2x this summer and the product is amazing, the customer service is tip top and the whole experience with them has been seamless. This past weekend it rained the entire time and I was cozy and dry in my Gear to Go tent! read more

Really glad to have a place like this that is local and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable folks. They only sell quality stuff. the personalized service alone is worth a lot. You're not going to get lost in this store and struggle to find some help. Good selection for a small space. Has a little bit of everything. If you're just trying to stay warm and light for getting around the city or preparing for some time in the mtns. they will hook you up. I remember the owner used to park his auto on 7th and sell from a table before he got the store. One more business saving me from shopping online or going into manhattan! read more

Kevin & Crew are super knowledgable, honest, enthusiastic about the products he sells and adventures he enables. Rather than stocking everything, they stock the best of each product category for a variety of price points, plus all the latest innovation in gear, carefully cultivated with extensive research and industry contacts. You won't find another store like this in all of NYC. If you are looking for anything travel or outdoors, Gear-to-go should be your first and likely only stop. read more

Great little store, packed with everything you need to survive and thrive in the wild! As a new arrival in New York, I wanted to get equipped and get information on the outdoors opportunities and highlights in the area. The owner, Kevin, is really friendly and helpful and gave me good advice on the key things I needed. They also run a 'trail taxi' service, taking groups to and from trailheads, and do organise hikes and trips, including to Greenland and Iceland! Definitely going to be a regular customer here - especially seeing as they have a really good membership programme, where 10% of your spend goes on your account as credit for future purchases - pretty good deal. Thanks guys! read more

Kevin, the owner, is a deeply knowledgeable outdoors person and if you spend time talking with him you will learn allot. He is also a very nice person and can tell you just about anything related to hiking camping on the east coast. He helped make a big backpacking trip for me and my students a wonderful experience. I highly recommend his store and his guiding services. read more

I went in to purchase a new backpack. Not only did I walk out with a completely reasonably priced Osprey pack, but I also got a perfect pair of Native sunglasses and I am looking forward to a guided hiking tour in the near future. Kevin is knowledgable and was patient with this hiking novice!! read more

Kevin was a great help. Came to the store to purchase a YakTrax to go hiking. Kevin recommended I get the microspikes, because these would have better footing. Sure enough the microspikes worked wonderfully with snow, ice, and mud on the ground. read more

As a true neophyte camper Gear to Go could not have been better. The quality of the rental gear was top notch and their service was friendly and efficient. A pleasure from start to finish. read more

Really great service! I received a prompt and friendly return when I needed one. The staff was helpful, knowledgeable, and upfront about the cost of a good sleeping bag--I really appreciated that. They have a good selection of camping/outdoor basics as well as some fun items, like collapsible wine glasses. If I lived in Brooklyn, I'd make this my number one place to get gear! read more

I LOVE GEAR TO GO OUTFITTERS! This past weekend was my first backpacking/camping trip I ever went on and boy, did I have the best time ever! Kevin, the owner and one of the guides, and Brent, who was another guide, made this trip so incredible! We were camping in the mountains in preparation for the Leonids Meteor Shower and even though we couldn't see the shower because of the rain and the overcast, I still had the best time ever! The food (that Kevin cooked himself) was delicious and seriously way more gourmet than I expected and I really had such a great camping experience. All the rental gear was included in the trip so I didn't have to worry about anything at all! Also, Kevin and Brent were extremely accommodating as guides (one leading the pack and the other closing the pack) and when I had trouble hiking in the rain, Brent lent me his trekking poles since I fell twice :(. I think in regards to the quality of the trip and the fact that meals and transportation and rental gear (which on this trip had to be roughly $200 worth) were all-inclusive, Kevin has such a fantastic rate! I can't wait to check out the Iceland trip (which according to both Kevin and Brent were their absolute favourite hiking trip ever) as well as the Storytelling hike in mid-December! I normally don't write many Yelp reviews but occasionally I'll experience something akin to what I did at Gear to Go and want to share what an exciting experience I had! I really wish I could give 10 stars!!! Thanks so much Kevin + Brent! :D read more

Kevin led us on a great hike today to Storm King mountain. There was just a small group of us. Kevin was upbeat, totally in control yet laid back, and a lot of fun. He knew the trails well (probably an understatement) and did everything to make us comfortable... Gear To Go even makes homemade meals on the trail. Was pretty awesome. Our hike was billed as "moderate" and there were lots of challenging uphills, but nothing out of reach for some lazy 30-somethings who are modestly fit. We got a great workout. So nice to have A to Z covered by a professional, where all we had to do is show up. Can't wait to do it again! read more

I'd give it a better rating but my experience was regrettably lame. I'm down $150 and have already wasted three hours riding back and forth across town to support this "small business," might as well take another half hour to hurl my take on what I think to be a good simple argument for how not to treat customers in 2016. This is a bummer because I strongly believe that small business's should be supported if they're fair. Before I sling mud though: Super pleasant, knowledgable and helpful staff, and a totally cool selection of top quality gadgets and doo-dads. Just pray you never have to try to return anything. During this experience, the owner Kevin was "professional." Here we go: I bought a super nice state of the art $150 MSR brand windburner stove system. It broke within 30 seconds the first and only time I used it. I know MSR makes excellent quality products and that this was a very rare case of purchasing a defective item. So I went back to Gear to Go the next week to return the defective stove. A normal thing to do I assumed. The nice, almost timid, employee, tested the stove to make sure it wasn't just me not knowing how to use it. I didn't resent being judged. They claimed that their boss would take it out of their check if they returned it incorrectly. They asked for my phone number so they could have the owner call me at his convenience to discuss how to proceed. I was confused by the entire interaction because my life experience thus far had led me to a much simpler logic: You sold me a defective product. I return defective product. You refund my money and return product to manufacturer. Very easy. Very normal. But this is not the case at Gear to Go, or REI evidently according to Kevin the owner. After I bothered them for a few days by calling and actually Direct Messaging their Instagram, Kevin the owner returned my call and invited me back to the store. So I rode back to the store naively envisioning that a jovial independent shoppe owner would greet me with comforting laughter and scoff playfully at how rare it was for such a respectable product to be defective. All the while whimsically swiping my debit card back to fully refunded normality. This didn't happen. What did happen was Kevin kind of tried to resell the broken product to me by extolling it's virtues and introduce the notion that he had no further responsibility in the process of the broken object. In Kevin of Gear to Go's view, It is the customer's responsibility to contact the manufacturer and wait for them to possibly replace a defective product. In Gear to Go's view. They as an independent business cannot afford to take back a product that they can't "resell." This displaces responsibility to the customer. This also is not relevant to a defective product. It could also be what some people consider "ripping people off" or "stealing." Kevin, the owner was professional and courteous while explaining that independent businesses cannot afford to refund their customer's money when a product is defective like the internet distributors can. He used the word warranty well. In my view. It is absolutely 100% Kevin and Gear To Go's responsibility to refund the customer in full and to handle the process of returning the item to the manufacturer. That is why Gear to Go exists as a business. Gear to Go's primary responsibility as a normal retailer is to handle commerce between the customers and the manufacturers in BOTH directions. Not just the taking customer money direction. An independent business cannot simultaneously leverage themselves as an independent ethically righteous little guy entity relative to internet/big box distributors while skirting the only function of an independent business that justifies that argument: To facilitate an equitable trustworthy human experience while middle-manning commerce between customer and manufacturer. But to Kevin's credit, he calmly and generously lent me another rental stove free of charge. He also gave me the phone number to MSR customer service. A fine gesture if it didn't further reinforce the fact that he decidedly still has my $150 while I have at this point the further inconvenience and time consuming responsibility of having to communicate with a random corporation about how to proceed to potentially replace an expensive broken hunk of light weight high performance metal that I don't want or trust now. Definitely the weirdest moment was when Kevin abruptly shook my hand in a forced "we all good?" moment like a fast talking used car dealer. There's a law called The Lemon Law that protects consumers against this kind of circumstance when buying cars. To be redundant in an attempt to be clear: It is my view that it is 100% Gear to Go's purpose of existence, job, responsibility, duty, normal function, and obligation to fully refund the customer and handle returning defective products to the manufacturer. Very simple. Very Normal. Kevin Disagrees. read more

Dont usually write reviews but had a great hike to Gertrudes nose and kevin was a great guide. So nice getting out of the city and trying something new. Looking forward to future hikes or trips with these guys. Definitely take pride in what they do and do theyre best to make it enjoyable for everyone. PS I dont understand the negative review by the guy who couldn't bring his bike in the store. How is it the stores problem you didn't have a place to lock it up. Most of the stores in the neighborhood are on the smaller side and can't accommodate people and bikes. read more

I haven't been to the store, but I did go hiking with Kevin, the owner of the shop, on one their hiking trips recently. It was awesome! At first, I didn't really know what I was getting into. The hike that we did was considered moderate, so I figured that we would just be walking uphill a lot. Well, we did that... and more. We went through the woods, climbed over fallen trees, scaled up a rock formation, and even crossed a little stream. It was a lot of fun and a bit of a work out. And here is something I never thought I'd ever include in a review about a hiking trip-- lunch! I kind of thought that we'd be eating PB& J sandwiches, but Kevin did tell us that there would be tri-color pasta with homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan cheese for lunch. Ok, cool, we get pre-made pasta salad for lunch. Wrong. This guy whips out a portable stove, a pot, and starts to boil water for the pasta. After mixing my pesto with the pasta, I declined the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, but I did want cheese, which I thought would come in a plastic container and I could shake it over my pasta. Wrong again. He starts to grate a block of real Parmesan cheese. So, lunch was a highlight of the day, plus we had an amazing view on top of a mountain. Can't beat that. Then we had tiramisu for dessert, which he made on top of the mountain, too, with lady fingers soaking in espresso and kaluha, and pudding in lieu of the mascarpone cheese. It was pretty good. Anyway, it was a fantastic day away from the city. The weather was perfect, the views were great, and Kevin was an amazing guide. Without him, I'd still be in the woods somewhere in Upstate NY and I wouldn't be able to write this review. read more

Found this place as I was looking for beta on my kahtahdin in Maine. I mentioned that my buddy and I were Marines and come to find out, I had served with one of their employees! The entire staff is made out of veterans and they're exceptionally helpful! I'm excited to see them expanding! read more

THIEVES, CROOKS, AND UNPROFESSIONAL Do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this place as possible. It is unbelievable how rude and unprofessional this business establishment is. First off, they gave us the wrong rental equipment and when we brought it up with them, they refused to refund us the difference. Not only that but he blatantly lied and stated that he included stakes with the tents we had rented, which we never received, and actually charged us for them. So, instead of being refunded for their error, we got charged MORE. Beware, if you find that you got something different than what you ordered, they will make sure to degrade you, claim you lost things that were never included, verbally attack you, and be unprofessional to you in every way possible. I would rather sleep on and eat dirt instead of giving this place any more of my hard earned money. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, small but nice selection of merchandise. Wide variety of guided trips available and it's great to be able to rent gear so you're not stuck storing stuff. Day trips look like fun and not too arduous. Dogs welcome! read more

This is such a great shop with friendly, helpful employees! I went in for a hat, which they had sold out of - but that didn't stop them from looking through every hat just to check and make sure! I left my glasses on the counter and one of the guys immediately ran out with them for me. It was just a really great experience, and I'd definitely come back to buy from them again. read more

Gear to Go is amazing!! My husband and I love wandering and one day, on one of our wanders through Park Slope, we happened upon Kevin's shop. We had just finished having a discussion about needing to be more aware of our money and spending, making an effort to save a bit more, yada yada. My husband noticed a sign about a sale happening in Gear to Go and, never having been inside and loving all things adventurous and outdoors, he was determined we'd go inside before leaving the area. We busied ourselves with more wandering and I hoped he would forget about wanting to go into GTG to hopefully help prevent spending said money. Fast forward to about two hours later, when I thought we had a day to be proud of in terms of not spending money. My husband insisted we go inside and while he browsed jackets, coats, all manner of camping and hiking gadgets (which are so much fun to imagine using!), I spoke to Kevin (the owner) about some beautiful pictures of Iceland he had out. It turned out Kevin had gone to Iceland the summer before to plan a group trip to Iceland for the upcoming summer (2014). Kevin told me all about Iceland: the amazing Laugavegur Trail, the beautiful Blue Lagoon natural hot springs, the interesting history and relationship it has with other parts of Europe, and how friendly and helpful the people were during his trip there. There was probably more he told me, too, but my mind was already working hard to figure out how I could convince my husband to spend whatever money it took to get us there on Kevin's trip! I have to say, from the very moment we entered the shop and were greeted by Kevin, we knew he was a good guy. The trip to Iceland was absolutely incredible. Kevin had everything planned, organized, and ready for each of us (eleven, I think?!) who were all completely new to this kind of experience. His own experience and knowledge made him an invaluable guide and not only was he good at what he was doing, but he was kind and became everyone's friend as the journey took place. The gear he provided was perfect, the food he cooked along the trail was delicious, his advice and directions kept us safe and on track, and the friendships made were like the cherry on top! I would, hands down, recommend Kevin as a guide and Gear to Go as an outfitter. We always, always go into the shop whenever we are in Park Slope, and we dream about our next big trip with Kevin (and hopefully some of our other friends made on our first journey together, too)! Go in and check it out and be sure to meet Kevin. Our first impression of him was right: he really is a great person, and we're proud to think of him as our friend. Thanks, again, Kevin, for everything! read more

I have used gear to go many times for all sorts of flashlights, hiking bags, and other hiking/camping supplies. I first went to the store just before hurricane Sandy hit. When everyone else was out of supplies, this store had them. The excellent customer service provided by Kevin, the owner, was amazing. He is very knowledgeable, caring, and patient. He is a veteran as well, so I can truly trust his advice, and its great to support those who have sacrificed and given to us as a nation. The store is clean, well stocked, and can give you the personal attention to detail that a big megastore can't. I recommend them highly!!! read more

I am not a hiker, biker or camper. My idea of the great outdoors is reading a good book under a tree in Prospect Park. But Gear to Go has great stuff even for people like me. Well made, warm and attractive hats, gloves and jackets; tiny, bright flashlights that fit on your keychain; YakTrax -- a fabulous invention that allows you to walk securely on ice or in snow, and is particularly helpful right now (January); and lots of other things for non-athletic, non-adventurous semi-elderly people. And their prices are reasonable. Enjoy! read more

Great addition to the neighborhood. Prices are MSRP, no mark up which is great and unusual for a small business in Park Slope. Needed a few things before a camping trip, even though the selection is limited, they had all of the items on my list. When you're hitting the woods, it's not about quantity, it's about quality. This store knows this. Can't wait to try out a guided trip. read more

Kevin and Gear to Go are phenomenal. We were using light weight summer bedding when an unexpected cold snap left us needing dozens of sleeping bags at the very last minute. With very little notice, Gear to Go saved the day. Not only were we warm and cozy in the sleeping bags, we were wowed by their excellent customer service and the high quality of their gear. It could not have been a better experience. If you're considering renting gear, these are they people to work with! read more

Great local business with extremely helpful staff. I went looking for recommendations for a new sleeping bag. They walked me through different options and pointed me to a bag that was in my price range and was good for what I planned to use it for. Helpful, friendly, smart and attentive to all the customers in the store. read more

Just came back from a Trail Taxi adventure with Gear to Go. We had a fantastic time--and what a great idea! Did a 9 mi loop in the Gunks and loved not having to worry about battling parking and New York traffic to and from the hike. The van was clean, the driver lovely and professional, and we even fit in a snooze on the way there AND back. Perfect way to spend the weekend, and well worth the money--we will definitely be back! read more