About Us

The outdoors are our collective greatest treasure and gift that we offer the next generation. Gear Forward, simply is about providing the next generation of stewards, adventurers, Scoutmasters and Girl Scout Leaders the resources they need to get outdoors. No child should be denied access to all the outdoors has to offer because they don't have the necessary equipment. Through the collection of gently used outdoor gear, Gear Forward will work with other youth and outdoor focused organizations to get donated gear into the hands that need it. 

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Founder/ Executive Director
Scott C. Gauvin

Scott Gauvin serves Gear Forward as the Executive Director, he is charged with the overall development of the organization and idea to get outdoor gear into the hands of our youth that need it. Scott is also the founder of a successful outdoor blog Hiking Forward and  Co-Owner of Epic Social Adventures an adventure travel company for outdoor adventure bloggers. Scott knows all too well the struggles of wanting to be outside as a youth without the proper gear. As a member of the Boy Scouts, Scott was the recipient of hand me down gear from his beloved Scoutmaster until such a time when he could purchase his own. Now a proud Eagle Scout, Scott hopes to help boys and girls in the similar situation to ensure that those who crave being outdoors have the gear to meet their desire.