Standing by Our Decision: Launching an American-Made Product with a Veteran-Owned Company

Shoot I agree just don’t buy it…. It’s not that difficult of a choose. People just like to be petty now a days unfortunately but hey you have plenty of GoWild members that know this is a great company! So just let it roll off like water on a ducks back! Hope you have a great day!!!

I think you’ve handled it well (for whatever that’s worth lol). People are too quick to react with the first emotional thoughts that pop into their heads without stopping for a little bit to really think about the issue(s) at hand and how to better approach things. You’ve addressed issues without directly attacking the guy (you don’t see that much on social media these days…), bringing up his points, countering them, and making your own. You stood for a partnership and product that you believe in. You then used the “incident” to address the community on what was brought up, how you handled it and why you handled it that way. I think that lets us know what to expect. It shows us how you look at things and why you look at them that way. Well done! Nobody here asked to read my half of a dissertation here today, so if you made it this far thank you lol.

@Rachel thank you

When running a business your always going to have someone that disagrees with you it’s just the way it is. Sometimes people maybe have a reason and sometimes its just someone with a difficult personality. Either way you just got to do what you feel is right and keep rolling.

@Eric I did it. I read the whole comment. 😂

@Frank 💯💯 so true

I would love to say I’m surprised this was even an issue at all, but sadly I’m not. Just keep doing what you are doing Brad. GoWild is growing rapidly for a reason. Just my two cents 🤷‍♂️👍

@Tom it happens sparingly. Not the first time or the last I’m sure.

I never mind paying more for made in the USA and supporting veterans.

@Craig 👊

Thank you for having the backbone to stand your ground. I think that's a hard thing to find nowadays.

I think you handled it well, for what it’s worth. You were polite, explained your position, and moved on. You never know what’s going on in the other person’s life that may have contributed to his response. Could be having a bad day, or he could just be one of those people who complain and bitch about everything. As one old saying goes, “Some people would bitch if they were hung with a new rope.” If it was just a bad day, he will likely regret deleting his account and come back. If it is the latter, good riddance. You / we don’t need that aggravation.

@Karl Some good points in there!

@Kingham 👊

Hey some people y’all can’t or shouldn’t please. I personally will not purchase anything that’s not made in the USA and don’t worry about the cost if I need it. Keep up the good work young man!! I love what you’ve built here and will always be a supporter!

If you purchase quality gear you pay for it! No different than kuiu,firstlite,badlands,etc. If I needed another one I would buy it 💪💪

First of all you did the right thing in how you approached his comments, you took the high road and didn't sink to his level of snide attacks, petty bickering and self entitlement of being right no matter what. In this day and age there's no pleasing everybody, every time. There's those out there that have to have something to batch, piss their panties and complain about just to make their lives maybe mean something.
Secondly, partnering with a veteran owned company that makes their products here in the USA is a win for everyone.
I'll admit I was taken aback a bit by the price, but I stand behind 100% your decision to make this partnership. And I understand it. How can anyone not understand it? We're supporting a veteran owned American company!
Keep up the great work and leadership!

@David thanks dude

@Tyler that’s absolutely right

@Butch thanks so much!

Reminds me of the punk rock and metal scene. When a band (company) makes it big, they’re called sellouts by their original base. When they charge the going rate for tickets that match their quality, it outrages those that want something for nothing. Never apologize bro. The proof is in the pudding. Both you and @GORUCK sold out your supply in a matter of days. Screw the petty. I once had someone rip on my high end gear. Here’s what I told him:

@Mike blunt and succinct. I love it. I get the same comments from some people on how much I might spend on fishing gear and such, even when I say how much I pay for a quart of oil for my car!
And when I went to the NWTF auction last fall and those shows this spring and how much I spent or charged, they look at me like

@David I have a tree growing out of my head. I just say my bills are all paid, food on the table, Im 56 and live in a free country, your opinions are neither required or desired.

@Eric well said!👍👊

@Mike don’t get @Zack going on how expensive it is to see Metallica these days

I believe you did just the right thing. Keep up the integrity in this great company! 🤜🤛👍

With all things said, You handled it well. People are odd to say the least and will choose to die on hill for whatever belief or “feelings” they have. Is the bag cheap? Not at all. But that old saying sticks, you get what you pay for. And if that means I pay a little more to support a VETERAN ran company and keep my dollars in my country, I do so. You want a $50 backpack you got off the big box store shelf and risk being miles out in the middle of now where and that bag has a catastrophic failure only because you wanted to save a few dollars and buy some Chicom garage? Have at it. For me, and I would say 99% of the good folks on here, see it as supporting our Veterans Number one, and getting a quality piece of gear made here, in USA. Ever since I was introduced to the app through @The podcast, I have found, finally, a social media platform that doesn’t judge, doesn’t look down upon, just good people with a love for the outdoors. So it goes, can’t please everyone…

So what you’re saying is the guy was mad he couldn’t afford it. In that case I’m pissed about a LOT of gear items! 😂😂😂

@Greg 😂. I’m still big mad I can’t get the $200K camper van I want!

@David it’s true. We sell some cheaper bags, too. They will last you through several seasons, but they’re gonna wear out. They’re cheaper on price because they’re made efficiently. I would never recommend one of those for a 10 day hunt, although they’d probably make it through. But for a beginner hunter or someone wanting a day pack, those bags are great and serve their purpose. There is no doubt the GORUCK bags are infinitely better though

Nor should you have to apologe. People are very quick to forget the debt owed to the services. Amd their very quick to avoid thi King the uncomfortable and painful thoughts of how life would have been, of ot wasn't for the services putting themselves at risk, so we find have to. All th3 good memories we have and times shared with good people, we owe to them. Neonate without them. Life would have been so different, we shouldn't have had those experiences. Or memories.
On a less personal note, service men and women that put the time in with their packs over the years bring their own experience and education Into their products, so why shouldn't it be worth what it's worth.
Worth is worth what it's worth, end of story.
Like you said, there's no obligation to buy, although supporting veterans rebuilding their lives is a worthwhile way of doing it

@Ferg absolutely right.

@Brad good for you man. Especially for not getting drawn to far in. Unfortunately the world is still full of a$$holes that enjoy nothing more than trying to make everyone else miserable 😂. Always best avoided going to far.

@Ferg I don’t think he’s an asshole but definitely misguided.

@Brad am only kidding lol. Just making a joke about the stupidity of it all.
But I do agree, I don't know the guy so couldn't day one way or the other really.
Still, it was so very unecessary

@Greg I'm passed then cause I can't afford the Ford Bronco and Bass Boat I want! Oh and the house on hunting property too!😡🤬🤣

@David 🤣, see now that's a realistic perspective 😜😂

There are many ways to cull the herd. GoWild needs those comments like a rancher needs a fence jumper. Say goodby and enjoy the hamburger. 🤪

@Tom

@Brad Amen! Appreciate you sticking to your decision. 👍If they don’t appreciate American 🇺🇸 made, veteran owned then 🖕