I really wanted this toothbrush to work (what a great idea) but it fit too loosely on my Sea to Summit long-handled spoon. I also tried it on my Snow Peak long-handled spork. It fell off every time I brushed my teeth during a 4-day leg on the CDT. Half the time it landed in the dirt.
GGG rapidly became my preferred destination for purchasing backpacking essentials and other unique items that were unavailable elsewhere. Their customer service is exceptional. I have lost count of the numerous instances where, when I was uncertain about a purchase, they exceeded expectations by providing detailed product information, including physically measuring items to ensure I selected the correct size or product. Having likely shopped at every backpacking gear store in the market, GGG is the sole online shop where I have felt utterly confident in my purchases. I can confidently say that GGG stands out as a beacon of excellence, with every item I've purchased being a valuable addition to my hiking and backpacking adventures.
As a PCT thru-hiker who benefits from lots of equipment modifications by my airplane mechanic constant tinkerer husband, I appreciate GGG’s support of the home grown startups with great real world gear; or at least my world. Good stuff you won’t find at REI.
GGG is awesome!
This is my go to shop for all things hiking and backpacking. I recently asked for help with a fast shipment and Ben reached out directly to support me. I got my gear on time for my next trip. Just a fast response!
But beyond that, they have an amazing selection for gear and are always adding new items to check out.
I recommend GGG to anyone that is interested or new to hiking, they have so much all in one place.
Thank you GGG for being my go to!
Dear Friends,
It is a pleasure to sing the praises of individuals and small companies who love the beauty and challenges of the trail and care about keeping our state & national parks and forests healthy and open to responsible recreation as much as (I presume) we all do. The direct experience of the makers--from garage-level tinkers & cottage industry gearheads to niche manufacturers--gives the items advertised for sale here tremendous authenticity. The products sold by GGG are often the result of personal responses to a particular camping & hiking issue or problem-- or to an equipment failure or memorable trail experience-- that left the individual thinking, 'You know, there just has to be a better way to do it!' We've all felt that way at one time or another. One of the great delights of being in the outdoors is problem-solving, after all. So, the items on offer at GGG represent a wealth of experience to assist you.
The only caveat I will suggest is that you do your best to listen to and trust the authority of your own instincts, as I believe Thomas Aquinas put it. Get out there and hike, camp, run, kayak, canoe, and explore on your own terms and using what gear you have. You absolutely do not require modern gear to have a great time on the trail. Be careful about buying new things just for the hell of it, which we are--taken as a whole--more and more prone to do. Be especially wary of making purchases to solve a problem you didn't know you had. The trails are much more crowded than they have ever been--whether the AT & PCT, the Haut Alpine routes, or the Camino de Santiago, and they are much more of a fashion and status show as well.
Enjoy your aged, hand-me-down and overweight gear! Respect it. That primus stove that feels like a brick in your pack was 'the bomb' on the Chilkoot Trail in 1898 and on Denali in 1968! Use it and have wonderful experiences, and do your best not to judge yourself and the people you meet along the trail by what they wear and carry.
Stuff' matters much less than we all think. Emma 'Grandma' Gatewood is deservedly a heroine to today's distance hikers--but not many care to follow her example as regards her equipment. (Some of the best trips of my life--so far-- were special despite it--and that's OK. In 1971, I traveled south from the Atlas mts. across the Sahara Desert to Timbuctoo. I had the clothes on my back, a rusty 20 liter WWII Jerry can I bartered as a canteen and a blanket. My 'map' was a back page torn from a Marrakech tourist guide with cartoon camels and date palms indicating the broad expanse of the Sahel. Oh, I did also have a Swiss Army Knife, but that was soon traded...)
Compare the joie de vivre of a bunch of 12-year-olds heading out with their fishing-rods, their grand-pop's Korean & Vietnam War rucksacks, homemade quilts and army blankets stripped from their beds, a box of BisQuick and a cast-iron frying pan on which they'll cook the Brook Trout they hope they'll catch that night, as the sweat their way five miles uphill to the local lake-- with a thru-hiker whose back-to-nature experience is mediated through thousands of dollars of space and information age items and materials. It's "horses for courses," of course; the 'freedom of the hills' is the freedom to do it the way you want, carry what you will and leave behind at home what you please.
Plainly put, here is a lot of useful stuff at GGG. You don't need all of it. In fact (Forgive me GGG folks) you don't 'need' any of it. But--if there is a particular hiking and camping issue you are trying to solve or come to grips with--and if 'stuff' can help you do so, then there's a very good chance you will find it here. Also, if you are an older guy or gal whose knees or back give you trouble on the trail, then replacing the key heavy items in your kit and going light or ultra light can pay dividends, reduce or put a stop to your aches & pains and get you back out there. I'm sorry for rambling on with opinions which may not always seem on point.
But as the ancient Chinese wrote and all hikers and backpackers know...
The road is long;
The burden sometimes heavy,
Take good care!
Ray Zirblis
Awesome store with unique gear and great prices! Haven’t missed yet for any purchases so I cannot speak to customer service. Just great gear and service.
This is my go-to place to find/buy high quality, cottage industry items. Not only does GGG have quality items, they have literally every piece of gear a hiker/camper could ever dream of. I’m like a kid in a candy store browsing their site. I have placed numerous orders from them. They are quick, reliable, and provide amazing gear you just cannot find at an REI or local camp store. This site is a MUST for anyone looking for really cool gear with great prices and even cooler gear! Don’t miss out!!!
The incredible number of five-star reviews are impressive, legit, and well earned!
In addition to carrying a lot of interesting, practical products, I really appreciate GGG's ethos.
I can also attest to their customer service: it is top-shelf!
Super selection of gear you just can’t get in the UK, so I thought I’d give them a try. The whole process was simplicity itself with the prices in the US much more competitive than here in the UK. Postage was reasonable and both dispatch and shipping time were way quicker than I imagined and the whole process really easy with pricing in £ really helpful. On the whole, I am truly delighted in every and highly recommend Garage Grown Gear.
Diolch yen fawr!
Rich, Cardiff UK
I’ve ordered several items from GGG and they consistently provide exceptional service. It’s the only backpacking exclusive store I know of. If there’s a startup out there doing the same thing they better bring they’re A game!
This is my third order from GGG, and each experience has been perfect.
The selection is top notch, customer service is great, and the gear is well curated and fairly priced.
If you want to look like an outdoor athlete with the right kind of socially acceptable labels, this is not your place. If you desire gear that works as hard as you work and play, you have stumbled upon the correct QR Code. All of this while supporting the guys and gals that have put some effort into their dream of making efficient gear for the ultralight athlete.
In a world where outdoor stores have a lot of fluff and garbage, garage grown gear has exactly what you need at exactly the right quality and exactly the appropriate price
When you can buy everything on Amazon and other big box stores supporting small cottage industries is the way to go. All the material and gear I bought from garage grown gear demonstrates the quality and intentionality of all of their products.
I made a point in 2025 to buy all of my outdoor gear from garage growing gear when I can and will do so for the future.
Fantastic selection, awesome customer service and fast shipping. What more could you ask for?
Had an issue with mail theft. With help from Nolan and Ben, I got my order replaced and even got an "upgrade" to a Mesa bag from Backcountry Exposure as the bag from my original order was out of stock.
Guys, I can't thank you enough for your kind assistance during a really rough time. Kudos to all at Garage Grown Gear, I can't wait to get out and try my new gear!
One of the best companies out there!
That being said, a competition between food companies to see who can make the best "Actually Sweet and Creamy, not black coffee with a dash of creamer and sugar" instant coffee 3 in 1 mix could be beneficial.
Who better to throw the idea at than Garage Grown?
Pssst- Tell those food companies to fill the niche, and give us hikers sweet creamy coffee 😉
I have thought GGG was a cool store right from the start, but my experience with their customer service blew my socks off. I was astounded by how quick, responsive, and problem-solving Ben G was when he reached back out to me. My shipment got lost in the annals of USPS, and I was nervous about all my food getting here in time to ship off my resupply (which would have been in a few days), so I reached out to customer service to express my concern. The very next business day, GGG reached out to let me know that they would send a replacement for me. I was speechless. In this day and age it's hard to get any company to pay attention to a concern, let alone offer an immediate solution.
GGG goes above and beyond and they have earned a customer for LIFE!!!!! Best customer experience, best gear, best store.
I recently purchased 2 new water bottles. The packages arrived safely, on time and in excellent condition. The bottles first my hydration tube and Sawyer filter. I appreciate the effort from small businesses! Thanks GGG!
Useful, dependable, unique products enhancing backcountry trips & adventures. Food selection is outstanding! Over the years I've been delighted by GGG's offerings, selection, and service. Have provisioned many a trip from GGG.
This year I decided to revamp my backpacking kit and roughly 80% of it comes from GGG and I am already loving all of it. I love their support of small businesses and the gear they carry, they have everything you could ever need! I started with looking for a new sleep system, I now also have ultralight camp shoes and more. Can’t recommend this store enough, I just placed my second order in only a few weeks. Thank you to whoever is diligently packing my gear! <3
Love what you do and access to so many great small companies making cool stuff! Fantastic selection of gear and awesome customer service to back it up. Thank you!
I've bought a few items from GGG in the past and have always been very satisfied. I recently messed up an order over a long holiday weekend. I knew it was a long shot but since it hadn't shipped yet, I gave it a try and emailed cust. service. I have never had a problem with anything in the past so I was not too sure how responsive they would be.
But Ben was able to catch it, correct it to what I wanted, and it will be here tomorrow.
Keep up the good work!
Ray
I’ve used this site for years now, they got all the best ultra lite gear the big brand stores and sites never have. Good prices, good and fast shipping and no head aches. This business is also quick to respond over customer support email and such which is critical when on a long hike. And they have great quantity selection and price breaks on larger quantity orders like with the nyloflume bag liners. Can’t think of a bad thing to say about this site.
I signed up for my longest backpacking trip yet and was looking to find somewhere to buy upgraded ultralight (UL) gear for the first time. Love that I found this website where you can buy from small brands and in small quantities! I'm not trying to contribute to overconsumption and pay money to big brands when I don't absolutely have to, and finding GGG was incredible. You can order like one golf pencil for $0.30 and not be stuck with a pack of 50 from Amazon. I ordered the usual grab of ultralight gear for my upcoming JMT hike: kula cloth, dyneema bags, UL pillow, UL carabiners, toothpaste tablets, powder soap, power bank, etc. I think I got like 12 UL/ backpacking things for maybe like $150 during a sale?! Incredible! Once everything arrived, they had even thrown in a UL sit pad for me, which was great because I was planning to get one of these anyway!! :) Loved my experience buying from GGG and I'm sending my trail buddies the link to this site immediately.
Thanks! 5 stars!