Gear Up Surplus: A Military Surplus Anomaly

The term military surplus is oftentimes synonymous with survival and tactical gear. The gear utilized by the military is typically for situations requiring survival or tactical elements. After World War II the excess amount of military surplus resulted in a boom in military surplus stores throughout the country. These brick-and-mortar stores made high quality military gear available for civilians who enjoyed camping, hunting, hiking, shooting and more. In addition, much of the gear found in Army-Navy Stores intertwined with Law Enforcement and first responder needs. Which is why military surplus stores began to also be known in some areas as police supply stores stocking tactical gear. However, this trend would not start to flourish until after the 90s.

As periods of frequent war times began to diminish, so did the Military Gear stores throughout the country. The lack of surplus made available along with the presence of online shopping proved to be difficult for a lot of the baby boomer generations to keep up with. Certain surplus stores remained relevant thanks to family legacies being passed down and the presence of a close by military base. The ones who could not rely solely on the large GI presence were forced to either transform or shut down. Which is why Gear Up Surplus, located in the Central Florida area, successfully transformed.

Before Gear Up Surplus became one of the best military surplus and tactical gear supply stores in the United States, Gear Up had to also go through a period of growth and transformation. Gear Up has become a staple store on the Space Coast, opening their doors in 2009. It has a very special and unique story behind it and the concept along with the building that houses this military surplus store has now been passed down through three generations. To learn more about that story, you can watch the video below.

Today, Gear Up remains military surplus at the core but has become one of the leaders in carrying high quality tactical gear and survival supplies. With a very strong relationship with local first responder units, gear up provides tactical clothing and gear to several agencies and security forces throughout the state of Florida. In addition, Gear Up Surplus has become a recognized name in military and community involvement and in reliability for civilian needs. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane, a pandemic like covid, a war in Ukraine or during times of stocking up and prepping, Gear Up is truly the place to Gear Up. With a major online presence that offers fast delivery at unbeatable prices, Gear Up continues to grow, and caters to several markets and different niches. Ensuring its customers are always satisfied, Gear Up prides itself in only working with the most recognizable brands manufacturing the highest quality products. Gear Up has transformed from just an Army-Navy Store to a place to find survival supplies, camping gear, hunting gear, tactical supplies, police and duty gear, quality boots, stylish clothing, knives, morale patches, military awards and insignia and more. Although Military Surplus stores might be in decline, Gear Up Surplus remains an anomaly that is enjoying growth thanks to the great community and customers that continue to support us. So, if ordering online or stopping by our storefront in Titusville, Florida, we sincerely appreciate the support of a small local business!