Where to Buy Quality Used Outdoor Gear
While it might be tempting to buy brand new gear every time you need something for your adventures, a more earth (and budget) friendly choice is to seek out high-quality used gear. Purchasing used outdoor gear saves clothing and gear from heading to the landfill as well as the countless gallons of water and emissions that would go into making new items.
Here are a few places where you can find gear that’s new to you, but friendlier to the planet.
The best used outdoor gear stores
Your Local Used Gear Shop
Local consignment shops not only sell quality used gear, they are often hubs for outdoor community-building. Always the Adventure has put together a comprehensive list of used outdoor gear shops by state. Search for your local shop.
REI Good & Used
REI Good & Used sells used gear of all sorts, including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, sleeping bags, tents, and hiking boots. A benefit of buying from REI Good & Used is that REI pre-inspects all of the items before they place them on the marketplace. That way you have access to the top brands in outdoor gear at lower prices and you can feel good about saving a piece of equipment or clothing from the landfill.
Patagonia Worn Wear
Patagonia is one of the most earth-conscious companies on the planet, so it makes sense that they have a used gear program. Consisting of lightly used gear, factory seconds and clothes made from other clothes, Worn Wear can be your first stop if you’re in the mood for some new-to-you Patagonia gear.
Geartrade
Geartrade was founded with the explicit goal of saving gear from the landfill and has been selling used outdoor gear since 1999. Geartrade has great selections for a variety of outdoor activity and offers super speedy shipping.
Rerouted
Rerouted resells everything from climbing gear to toddler Tevas at great prices.
While buying used is an eco-conscious choice, sometimes you simply need new gear. Whether you’re buying new and used gear, make it a point to buy from brands that have a reputation for creating gear that lasts.
