About Us
Welcome to GEAR Elkader!
We're Mike and Kathleen McShane, owners and managers of GEAR Elkader — NE Iowa's newest outdoor recreation store, Featuring USA made outdoor gear We are offering kayaks, kayaking supplies, camping and outdoor gear and more! We're excited to be bringing quality recreational products to Elkader, Iowa.
New to the space will also offer gourmet coffee served up daily, breakfast, specialty waffles and USA made outdoor gear make us a unique shop. A complete home coffee brewing retailer with roasting onsite. From Grinders to Pour Over equipment we have you covered
Meet Mike & Kathleen!
Mike and Kathleen join us from the Rocky Mountain town of Centennial, Wyoming after operating a historic hotel & café. They bring a wealth of outdoor gear knowledge and a love for the outdoors, great coffee and good food to the Elkader, Iowa area.
A nod to the past...
The Glesne family operated the Elkader Coast to Coast store for many years before we have the privilege of taking over the space.