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A Complete Guide to Used Outdoor Gear Stores in the U.S.

Used gear is the best gear! 

It’s better for the environment (as well as for you wallet!)

I have a pretty long history with outdoor gear thrift and consignment stores.  I used to work in one (see Alaska’s The Hoarding Marmot below). I worked at the Marmot (as we all fondly called it) for two years while living in Alaska.  It’s the longest job I’ve ever kept and that should say something.  

Aside from the fact that the Marmot became like family, it helped cultivate a deep love for pre-loved clothing and the idea of gear recycling.  I loved the idea that everything had a story AND wasn’t drawing precious resources to create new things we already have enough of. Pretty soon, I minimized my wardrobe and filled it with carefully selected pieces from the Marmot, all of which I love and cherish. 

Taking the lessons I learned while working there when I moved into the van, I challenged myself to #NeverBuyNew.  With a few exceptions (like underwear and shoes), I do not buy new clothes. I find them used instead, whether it be in thrift stores, thrifting apps like Poshmark, used outdoor gear websites (like Patagonia Worn Wear and REI Used Gear), and of course, outdoor specific thrift stores.  

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Unfortunately, they are not actually that many places relatively speaking at least) cashing in on this wonderful market niche. Those that do exist can sometimes we hard to track down. I often find myself asking of a location, where to buy used outdoor gear? Google pretty much autofills second hand store near me outdoor gear the second I type an “S”.

I decided to finally tackle the problem and create a resource not just for myself but for others: the first of its kind as I am incredibly thrilled to say.  This list contains all of the used outdoor gear thrift and consignment stores in the U.S. as of early 2020. In the navigation menu below, click on the state you live in and it’ll take you down the page right to all the stores there.  I was stoked to see all but two states had at least one used gear store.

While I’m pretty proud of how complete this list is, the research for this was a beast.  I’m sure I missed a few here and there. If you know of any used gear retailers that I missed, please let me know and I’ll happily add them to the list. 

Let’s all make the 2020s the decade we start reusing what we have before buying things that don’t need to exist!  Where or not you want to go as extreme as me and #NeverBuyNew or just want a rad retro Patagonia Snap-T from the 90s, this list can help you find amazing things that deserve to be given a second chance at life.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUTDOOR GEAR CONSIGNMENT

One quick note before the list: You’ll notice I define for each store how these stores get their used gear.  Most of the time, it comes from folks like you looking to trade their old stuff in for a little cash to buy something new (or old). There are two main methods these stores pay clients for gear:

  • Outright: The store buys an item directly from you, paying you with either cash, a check, or store credit right then and there. 

  • Consignment: This means you don’t get money up front.  You get money once the item sells, at which point you’ll receive a percentage of what it sells for (defined up front by your contract).  

There are pros and cons to both.  Outright payment has the advantage that you don’t need to wait for the item to sell to receive compensation for it. However, you generally receive a lower percentage of the expected sale price (around 30%) that if you consign (where you receive upwards of 50% of the sale price).

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ALABAMA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Florence, Hoover

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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ALASKA

The Hoarding Marmot

Location: Anchorage

What They Sell: Used outdoor clothing and equipment that’s in season; rare and vintage gear finds; new camping essentials like dehydrated meals and fuel canisters; new and used eco friendly camping gear; new and used mountaineering, ice climbing, and rock climbing gear; local made stickers; used bikes, bike shoes, bike components, and cycling clothing; used kayaks; used ski equipment, 2nd hand snowboards and splitboards; so much more!

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

Legend Dana “Mad Dog” Drummond & his awesome outdoor gear consignment shop, The Hoarding Marmot (Image Credit Alaska Dispatch News)

Off-the-Chain Bicycle Co-op

Location: Anchorage

What They Sell: Aside from selling used bikes and bike components, they teach people who to repair and service bikes as well as promote a healthy and safe bike community.  Join as a member, and you get unlimited access to classes, a library of tools, advice form professional bike mechanics, and a workspace to tune up any bike.

How They Buy: Donation only (as per their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status)

Second Wind Sports

Location: Juneau

What They Offer: Used outdoor clothing for all seasons; used outdoor gear for skiing, climbing, camping, running, hiking, and more; Larger ticket items such as used bikes and kayaks; New at retail skates (both hockey and figure) and disc golf supplies

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split)

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Anchorage x2, Fairbanks, Wasilla

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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ARIZONA

Snow Mountain River (SMR)

Location: Flagstaff

What They Offer: Used eco friendly camping gear, climbing, backpacking, biking, boating, skateboarding, skiing, disc golf, SUPs; used outdoor clothing; rentals; services such as bike tuning, ski tuning, and skate sharpening

How They Buy: Consignment

Lower Gear Outdoors 

Location: Tempe

What They Offer: New and used gear, including tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, cooking gear, GPS navigators and SAT phones, and other camping gear (see their current stock here); rentals 

How They Buy: Unknown

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Goodyear, Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson x3

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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ARKANSAS

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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CALIFORNIA

Snow Mountain 

Location: Auburn

What They Offer: HUGE selection of new and used outdoor gear for pretty much any outdoor adventure you can imagine; rentals; ski and bike tuneups

How They Buy: Consignment and trade-in

This used gear store sells tons of footwear for every outdoor occasion (Image Credit Mammoth Gear)

Mammoth Gear Exchange

Location: Bishop

What They Offer: New and used outdoor apparel; used climbing gear like shoes, crash pads, hardware, harnesses, chalk buckets, and more; other used outdoor gear for mountaineering, ice climbing, camping, and skiing

How They Buy: Consignment (25% fee cash fee or 20% gift card fee); The best consignor retention rates in the industry!

Fun Fact: Bishop, CA is one of our all time favorite climbing and vanlife destinations! Check out our guide to it.

Alpenglow Gear Co.

Location: Oakhurst

What They Offer: Used outdoor gear “from rock climbing to camping and bicycles”

How They Buy: Consignment

Last Minute Gear

“Buy new, borrow free, or rent 24/7/365.”

Location: San Francisco

What They Sell: New and used gear rentals; FREE rental “borrowing” of camping equipment if returned in the same condition

This used outdoor apparel store also tells tons of used ski equipment (Image Credit Tahoe Used Ski & Snowboard)

Tahoe Used Ski and Snowboard

Location: South Lake Tahoe

What They Sell: Used ski and snowboard gear, like boots, bindings, boards, helmets, safety gear, and other accessories

How They Buy: Outright

The Back Country

Location: Truckee

What They Sell: New and used ski and snowboard gear such as 2nd hand snowboards; ONLY accept clean and functional gear and clothing for skiing, snowboarding, and backcountry touring; rentals

How They Buy: Consignment (60/40 split)

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Chico, Concord, Dublin, Fair Oaks, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, La Mesa, Los Alamitos, Modesto, Oceanside, Pasadena, San Diego x2, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa, Sherman Oaks, Simi Valley, Soquel, Stockton, Torrance, Ventura

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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COLORADO

Replay Sports

Location: Aspen

What They Sell: New and used skis, snowboards, SUPs, bikes, used eco friendly camping gear, and sports gear (for hockey, lacrosse, golf, etc.)

How They Buy: Consignment

Transition Sports

Location: Avon

What They Sell: Esed eco friendly camping gear, car racks apparel, used snow ski gear, snowboards, and more (Check their online gear page for current inventory)

How They Buy: Consignment (60-70% consignor retention in store credit)

Boulder Sports Recycler Inc.

Location: Boulder

What They Sell: With over 20,000 consignors, they have a MASSIVE selection of outdoor gear and clothing for any activity imaginable

How They Buy: Consignment (63% consignor retention)

Summit Thrift & Treasure 

Locations: Breckenridge, Dillon

What They Sell: A standard non-profit thrift store with used casual apparel, home goods, and furniture.  However, due to their mountainous location, they receive A LOT of outdoor specific brands (like Patagonia)

How They Buy: Donation

Ragged Mountain Sports

Location: Carbondale

What They Sell: Used outdoor clothing and gear that includes “everything from skis to kayaks”; used ski clothes

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

This Colorado Springs used climbing gear store has clothing of every color, too (Image Credit Gearonimo Sports)

Gearonimo Sports

“We have everything to fulfill your adventure cravings. Stop by and make new friends! We have BEER!” 

Location: Colorado Springs

What They Sell: Gently used gear for kayaking, climbing, biking, skiing, and general outdoor adventuring; attached to a bouldering gym!; 

How They Buy: Unknown

Mountain Equipment Recyclers

Location: Colorado Springs

What They Sell: Used ski equipment, used backpacking gear, as well as camping, hiking, biking, climbing, and fishing; ski and snowboard services

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

Fun Fact: This store is a non-profit.  All proceeds are donated to local non-profit and environmental organizations, like the “Colorado Springs buy local” movement.

Loving the colors of this outdoor clothing thrift store! (Image Credit Mountain Equipment Recyclers)

High Desert Life Outdoors & Exchange

Location: Cortez

What They Sell: Used outdoor technical apparel, snow shoes, ice skates, sleds, camping gear, and non-safety climbing and bouldering gear

How They Buy: Consignment

Find everything from new water bottles to used climbing gear in Denver (Image Credit FERAL)

FERAL

Locations: Denver, Idaho Springs

What They Sell: New and used outdoor apparel and gear from climbing shoes to snow shoes

How They Buy: Outright

Outdoors Geek

Location: Denver

What They Sell: Camping and backpacking rentals; used eco friendly camping gear and backpacking gear (chairs, cookware, stoves, GPS locators, etc) from the rental fleet available to purchase

How They Buy: Unknown

Your one stop shop for more than just used outdoor clothing in Denver (Image Credit Sports Plus)

Sports Plus

Location: Denver

What They Sell: Used skis, snowboards, bikes, skates (ice and roller), and so much more; ski and bike services; rentals

How They Buy: Consignment

Wilderness Exchange Unlimited

Location: Denver

What They Sell: Used outdoor apparel and hard goods for camping, snow sports, and more; especially a really impressive wall of used climbing hardware

How They Buy: Consignment for store credit

Dunn Deal Resale

Location: Durango

What They Sell: A little bit of everything used, including used tools, antiques and vintage finds, electronics; used summer outdoor gear for camping, ball sports, and fishing

How They Buy: Outright for cash or store credit

Durango Outdoor Exchange

Location: Durango

What They Sell: Used sustainable camping gear, bikes and components, clothing, river rafting gear, car racks, climbing gear, and more; local Colorado made products

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

The Gearage

Location: Fort Collins

What They Sell: New and used bikes and gear for camping, hiking, cycling, climbing, winter, and water sports; used snow and ski gear; bike services

How They Buy: Consignment (40-80% consignor retention rates)

Recycle Sports

Location: Frisco

What They Sell: New and used bikes, summer sports equipment, and winter sports equipment and apparel; bike rentals

How They Buy: Consignment

The Gear Junction

Location: Grand Junction

What They Sell: New gear but a wide variety of used outdoor clothing, cycling supplies (actual bikes, clothing, and parts), ski gear, used sustainable camping gear, and water sports gear

How They Buy: Consignment (55-85% consignor retention rates)

All Sports Replay

Location: Gunnison

What They Sell: Used full ski set-ups and components; used gear for camping, climbing, biking, and hockey

How They Buy: Consignment

Angles Sports Exchange

Play more, pay less.

Location: Longmont

What They Sell: New and used ski gear, camping gear, water sports gear, climbing gear, and team sports gear; used bikes, skateboard, unicycles, dirt bikes, mountain boards, wingsuits, parachutes, and paragliders; ski rentals and ski services

How They Buy: Consignment and trade

970 Sports Rewind

Location: Montrose

What They Sell: Used ski gear, skateboards, disc golf supplies, team sport gear, fitness equipment, golf clubs, kayaks, motocross gear, and more; ski tuning and mounting

How They Buy: Outright and trade

ReSport

Location: Pagosa Springs

What They Sell: Used general outdoor gear and apparel for hiking, backpacking, and camping

How They Buy: Consignment

Colorado Sports Recycler

Location: Salida

What They Sell: “New and used sweet gear” for skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and more

How They Buy: Consignment (50-70% consignor retention rates)

The Outdoorsman’s Attic

Location: Sheridan

What They Sell: Used outdoor sportsman equipment for hunting, shooting boating, fishing, and camping

How They Buy: Consignment

Outdoor gear consignment awaits at Winter Park Trading Co.

Winter Park Trading Co.

Location: Winter Park

What They Sell: Used ski gear, winter apparel, fishing gear, and more

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

Colorado GearLab

Location: Woodland Park

What They Sell: High quality gently used outdoor gear and apparel across a wide variety of activities

How They Buy: Consignment for cash or store credit

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs x2, Lakewood, Longmont

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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CONNECTICUT

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Southington, West Hartford

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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FLORIDA

Play It Again Sports

Location: Altamonte Springs, Bradenton, Brandon, Ft. Myers, Gainesville, Lakeland, Leesburg, Melbourne, Ocala, Palm Harbor, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa x2, Vero Beach, Wesley Chapel, Winter Springs

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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GEORGIA

Play It Again Sports

Location: Atlanta, Austell, Buford, Cartersville, Decatur, Fayetteville, Kennesaw, Roswell, Snellville

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


Outdoor Trader

Location: Flowery Branch, GA

What They Sell: Outdoor Trader GA is known mostly for new and used hunting and fishing hear; Some used hunting clothes

How They Buy: Unknown


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IDAHO

A lovely colorful outdoor gear thrift store for all your outdoor needs! (Image Credit McCall Sports Exchange)

McCall Sports Exchange

Location: McCall

What They Sell: New and used team sportswear, used outdoor equipment and bikes; gear rental (including FAT BIKES!)

How They Buy: Consignment (60/40 split)

Victor Outdoor Seconds

Location: Victor

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear and clothing; used in-season items like skis in the winter and bikes in the summer

How They Buy: Consignment 

Magic Valley Gear Exchange

Location: Twin Falls

What They Sell: New and used gear for climbing, hiking and boating; a special focus on climbing gear like carabiners, climbing shoes, harnesses, guide books, crash pads, chalk bags, belay devices, cams, and helmets. 

How They Buy: Consignment or purchasing up front

Fun Fact: They work in conjunction with both the Access Fund and Southern Idaho Climbers Coalition to educate and promote climbing stewardship. 

Image credit Boise Gear Collective

Boise Gear Collective

Location: Boise

What They Sell: New and used outdoor apparel, Gear for climbing, hiking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, skiing and snowboarding, biking, and more; Bike and ski maintenance services; Bike and winters sport rentals and demos

How They Buy: Consignment (50-85% consignor retention depending on selling bracket)

Fun Fact: We recently discovered the owner of this store actually advised and Dana while starting The Hoarding Marmot. What a small world!

Outdoor Exchange

“Gear up and get out for less.”

Location: Boise

What They Sell: Used men’s, women’s, and children’s outdoor clothing; used bikes and components

How They Buy: Consignment either in-store or online (50-70% consignor retention)

Score Outdoors

Location: Boise

What They Sell: Used outdoor clothing and gear for skiing, snowboarding, biking, and more (View their currently inventory); ski and bike tuning services

How They Buy: Consignment (50% consignor retention for 60% if you bring the gear in clean, extra 10% for store credit)

Athletic Attic

Location: Boise

What They Sell: Used high end athleticwear by brands like Lululemon, Nike, and Adidas

How They Buy: Consignment

White Pine Outfitters

Location: Moscow

What They Sell: New and used fishing gear; used outdoor gear like used ski boots and camping gear; guided fishing trips

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split)

Play It Again Sports

Location: Boise, Idaho Falls, Nampa

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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ILLINOIS

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Crystal Lake, Decatur, Evanston, Naperville, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, O’Fallon, Oswego, Palatine, Schaumberg, St. Charles, Villa Park, Westmont, Wrigleyville

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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INDIANA

Play It Again Sports 

Locations: Carmel, Elkhart, Evansville, Fishers, Indianapolis

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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IOWA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Cedar Rapids, Clive, Iowa City

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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KANSAS

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Overland Park, Wichita

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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KENTUCKY

Boone Gap Outfitters

“Our goal is to protect, promote, and expand Berea Ky's outdoor recreation areas.”

Location: Berea

What They Sell: used outdoor gear and apparel of all kinds; bike rental and repair, guided local hikes

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Florence, Louisville x2

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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LOUISIANA

SugarWolf Outdoor Exchange

Location: Lafayette

What They Sell: Used technical outdoor apparel, footwear, and accessories; Used guide books, vehicle racks, and gear for hiking, camping, backpacking, paddling, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, climbing, disc golf, and biking

How They Buy: Consignment (40-60% consignor retention rates cash, 50-70% consignor retention rates store credit)

Sportsman's Paradise Consignment

Location: West Monroe

What They Sell: New and used sportsman equipment for hunting, fishing, shooting, and camping; used hunting clothes

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Location:  Shreveport

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MAINE

So much used outdoor clothing for sale! (Image Credit Woods + Water Gear Exchange)

Woods + Waters Gear Exchange

Location: Brunswick

What They Sell: Used technical clothing and footwear, tents, backpacks, snowshoes, skis, skateboards, vehicle roof racks, PFDs, and more (see what they currently accept); NO ball sports equipment; meeting and event space for outdoor enthusiasts; travel suggestions

How They Buy: Consignment (65% consignor retention for store credit, 55% for cash for check)

GearME

“The gear you need is already out there. We'll help you find it.”

Location: Freeport

What They Sell: Used outdoor clothing and gear for climbing, biking, camping, and all these items on this list; gear rentals

How They Buy: Consignment (65% consignor retention for store credit, 55% for cash for check)

Image Credit Portland Gear Hub

Portland Gear Hub

Location: Portland

What They Sell: Used camping equipment, clothes, climbing gear, bikes, bike components, skis, and more; bike servicing and repair

How They Buy: Consignment (70% consignor retention for store credit, 60% for cash for check)

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Auburn, Biddeford, Portland

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MARYLAND

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Baltimore, Ellicott City, Frederick, Westminster

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MASSACHUSETTS

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Deaham, Leominster, North Reading, Stoneham, Waltham

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MICHIGAN

Switchback Gear Exchange 

Location: Grand Rapids

What They Sell: Used eco friendly camping gear, hiking gear, apparel, and bikes; rental services, outdoor school (skills clinics and technical classes)

How They Buy: Outright- You get a check for certain types of high-demand gear and store credit for lesser in-demand gear

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Ann Arbor, Canton, Chesterfield, Clawson, Flint, Grand Rapids x2, Novi, Roseville, Southgate, Traverse City

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MINNESOTA

Great Lakes Gear Exchange

“Dust off your old gear. Give it new life.”

Location: Duluth

What They Sell: Used bikes (road, mountain and fat), ski gear, watercraft and water sport equipment, outdoor apparel, used camping gear, used climbing gear, and more

How They Buy: Consignment (60-80% consignor retention based on sale price)

Repair Lair

“Spend less on gear, more on beer.” HERE HERE!

Location: Minneapolis

What They Sell: Used outdoor apparel and gear for camping, climbing, cycling, backpacking, and more; gear repair services because “the greenest gear is the gear you’ve got. By choosing to repair you conserve materials, energy, and the environment”

How They Buy: Consignment (40% check payout, 50% store credit)

What a outdoor gear thrift store! (Image Credit Thrifty Outfitters)

Thrifty Outfitters

Location: Minneapolis

What They Sell: HUGE selection of well organized by brand and size used outdoor apparel, both technical and casual

How They Buy: Unknown

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Blaine, Buffalo, Burnsville, Chaska, Duluth, Eagan, Elk River, Mankato, Minnetonka, Roseville, St. Cloud, St. Paul x2, Woodbury

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MISSISSIPPI

Play It Again Sports

Location: Hattiesburg

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MISSOURI

Old Mountain Gear Exchange

Location: St. Louis

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear and apparel for camping, biking, and climbing

How They Buy: Unknown

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Arnold, Columbia, Kirkwood, Springfield, St. Peters

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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MONTANA

Second Wind Sports Inc.

Location: Bozeman

What They Sell: Used sporting equipment like soccer cleats and hockey sticks; used outdoor gear like sleeping bags and backpacks

How They Buy: Consignment (65/35 split)

Replay Sports

Location: Kalispell

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods and some outdoor adventure gear; used water sport equipment (tubes, tow ropes, life jackets, etc)

How They Buy: Outright

This used outdoor gear store offers a cozy and exploratory experience (Image Credit The Sports Exchange)

The Sports Exchange

Location: Missoula

What They Sell: Seasonal used outdoor gear store; Fall and winter stock includes demo ski gear, snow shoes, mountaineering and ice climbing equipment, snow boots, and winter clothing; spring and summer stock includes bikes and components, camping gear, climbing gear, fishing supplies, skateboards, long, boards, paddles, water sports gear, and roller blades

How They Buy: Consignment

Recycled ActiveWear

Location: Missoula

What They Sell: Used sports equipment for team and individual sports; used athletic clothing and sports jerseys from top brands 

How They Buy: Consignment and trade

Runner Up Sports

Location: Whitefish

What They Sell: Used sports gear for team sports; used fitness equipment

How They Buy: Unknown

Woods and Water Apparel and Consignment

Location: Whitefish

What They Sell: Used casual and outdoor apparel (brands like prAna, Patagonia, etc); local-made jewelry and crafts

How They Buy: Consignment 

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Billings, Bozeman, Helena

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEBRASKA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEVADA

Basecamp Outdoor Gear

Location: Las Vegas

What They Sell: Mostly outdoor gear and camping rentals, including individual pieces of gear or in packages; Select new gear such as backpacking meals, fuel canisters, sleeping pads, and more.

How They Buy: N/A

Desert Rock Sports

Location: Las Vegas

What They Sell: Bouldering pad rentals; Mostly new gear for rock climbing, backpacking, canyoneering, and other outdoor pursuits, but they also have a smaller used gear section

How They Buy: Consignment

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Gear Hut

Location: Reno

What They Sell: Used gear for paddling, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, camping, and backpacking; We sell “everything in outdoor recreation from chalk bags for climbing to boots for snowboarding

How They Buy: Consignment

Peaks & Pedals Gear Exchange

Location: Las Vegas

What They Sell: Outdoor gear and clothing from reputable brands across all sorts of outdoor disciplines, including climbing, backpacking, camping, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and water sports.

How They Buy: Consignment (40%-70% consignor retention rate) or donation

Fun Fact: For any items donated rather than consigned, a portion of the proceeds are donated to great causes like Get Outdoors Nevada, Nevada South Interscholastic Cycling League, and Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition.

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Carson City, Las Vegas

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEW HAMPSHIRE

2nd Wind Sporting Goods

Location: Keene

What They Sell: New and used sports equipment such as gear for lacrosse, hockey, baseball, softball, field hockey golf, skateboarding, and skating; equipment cleaning and repair services

How They Buy: Unknown

International Mountain Equipment

Location: North Conway

What They Sell: Used gear and clothing for climbing, alpine touring & telemark skiing, and alpine expeditions; ski mounting and skin trimming services; gear rentals

How They Buy: Consignment (read the terms and conditions)

Play It Again Sports

Location: Portsmouth

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEW JERSEY

Play It Again Sports

Location: Deptford

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEW MEXICO

Outdoor Regear

Location: Albuquerque 

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear and apparel; used sustainable camping gear; men’s and women’s clothing consignment

How They Buy: Consignment

Re-Threads for Gear Heads

Location: Taos

What They Sell: Used gear for rock climbing, river running, fishing, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, and snowshoeing

How They Buy: Consignment (50-70% consignor retention)

Rerouted Coop

Location: Taos (well they started in Taos but are actually an online used gear service to give shops the tools to sell online to a wider audience. Re-Threads was their first partner.)

What They Sell: Anything and everything outdoor gear related!

How They Buy: Peer-to-peer online marketplace like eBay

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Albuquerque x2, Las Cruces

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NEW YORK

For an outdoor consignment store near the Gunks, here you are! (Image Credit Old Goat Gear Exchange)

Old Goat Gear Exchange

Location: Ithaca

What They Sell: Used backpacks, tents, tarps, trekking poles, in-season clothes, footwear (hiking boots, trail running shoes, climbing shoes), bear canisters, bikes, cross-country skis, kayaks/canoes, and camping gear; bike repairs

How They Buy: Outright for percentage of estimated sale price (30% cash, 40% store credit)

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Latham, Massapequa, New Hartford, North Syracuse, Oceanside, Plattsburgh, Rochester

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NORTH CAROLINA

A cute and clean-looking gear thrift shop (Image Credit Dig Local)

Second Gear

Location: Asheville

What They Sell: New and nearly new used items and dealer rep samples; Mostly used soft goods like outdoor clothing, shoes, hammocks, etc; Some used hard gear like backpacks, tents, paddles, stoves, and more; Watch the video here.

How They Buy: Consignment for cash (50%) or store credit (60%)

Fun Fact: They also donate 1% of sales to various nonprofit partners, totaling over $40,000 so far! Used gear and giving back? How great is that?!

Base Camp BE

Location: Banner Elk

What They Sell: Gently used clothing and tools for hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, cycling, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and even fly fishing

How They Buy: Consignment

Regear Outdoors

“Reduce. Reuse. REGEAR.”

Location: Boone

What They Sell: local artwork and outdoor themed jewelry; used outdoor gear for camping, climbing, cycling, and more; used outdoor clothing, accessories, and footwear for adults and children (browse the full current inventory)

How They Buy: Consignment for cash or store credit (50-70% consignor retention)

Next Venture Outdoors

Location: Brevard

What They Sell: New and used skateboards and longboards, brand name outdoor clothing and shoes, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, hydration supplies, camp stoves, camp cookware, watercraft and boats, maps and more; bike tune-ups and repairs (as well as selling actual bikes and components)

How They Buy: Store credit or cash outright; consignment on bikes and boats

Gear Goat XCHG

“ReUse + ReLive + ReLove”

Location: Charlotte

What They Sell: New and used outdoor apparel and gear for  cycling, camping, hiking, backpacking, running, ski & snowboarding, and climbing.

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Asheville, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Holly Springs, Mooresville, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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NORTH DAKOTA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Fargo, Grand Forks

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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OHIO

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Canton, Centerville, Cincinnati x3, Columbus x2, Cuyahoga Falls, Hilliard, Lyndhurst, North Olmsted, Springdale, Toledo, Twinsburg, West Chester, Westerville

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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OKLAHOMA

Pay It Again Sports

Locations: Norman, Shawnee, Tulsa

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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OREGON

Get ‘N Gear

Locations: Ashland, Medford

What They Sell: New and used ski and bike gear; bike repair services

How They Buy: Outright, consignment, or trade

This used bike shop is the budget cyclist’s dream come true (Image Credit Bend’s Weekly Source)

The Gear Fix

Location: Bend

What They Sell: Used outdoor sporting equipment, mostly bikes but other gear (like skis, clothing, and camp gear) as well; bike repair and tuning; gear repair services and lessons

How They Buy: Consignment  (40/60 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)


TruNorthwest Gear Exchange

“Puddles to powder.  We’ve got you covered.”

Location: Bend

What They Sell: New and used clothing and gear for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing and more; gear pick-up; mail-in gear consignment service; gear repair services via partner Rugged Thread

How They Buy: Consignment (60% consignor retention cash or 70% store credit)

Peak Sports Outdoor Shop

Location: Corvallis

What They Sell: New and used “all things outdoor since 1971”; used bikes, clothing, camp gear, pet products, vehicle racks, and more; rentals and bike tuning services

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

2nd Wind Sports

Location: Hood River

What They Sell: Used ski/snowboard gear, camping gear, and kiteboards (see what’s in stock here); gear rentals; gear/clothing repair services

How They Buy: Consignment (varying percentages viewable here)

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Eugene Gear Traders

“Together we will keep goods out of landfills and help slowdown consumerism that is damaging to our environment. “

Location: Eugene

What They Sell: Used apparel and hardgoods for summer (biking, hiking, camping, surfing, SUP, wake boarding, kayaking, climbing, skateboarding) and winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, sledding) on a seasonal basis.

How They Buy: Consignment (varying percentages viewable here)

Next Adventure

Locations: Portland, Sandy

What They Sell: New and used outdoor clothing, footwear, backpacks, skis, skateboards, disc golf, bikes, and camping gear

How They Buy: Trade for store credit

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Beaverton, Corvallis, Eugene

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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PENNSYLVANIA

Recyclist Unlimited

Location: Doylestown (the closest option for finding used climb and ski gear Philadelphia)

What They Sell: Used ski equipment and clothing, used camping gear, and other used gear for snowboarding, biking, camping, hiking, kayaking, surfing, and off-roading (see their current stock via Craigslist)

How They Buy: Unknown

Image credit 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.

3 Rivers Outdoor Co.

Location: Pittsburgh

What They Sell: New and used “gear for good” (including technical outdoor clothing, camping gear, bikes, climbing gear, knives, headlamps, survival gear, and much more)

How They Buy: Consignment  (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items; higher % retained for store credit rather than cash)

Fun Fact: A portion of proceeds go to seasonal charities.  The current Winter 19/20 partner is G.A.S.P. - Group Against Smog & Pollution.

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Berwyn, Greensburg, Lancaster

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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RHODE ISLAND

2nd Time Around Sports

Location: Cranston

What They Sell: Mostly new but about 30% used sporting equipment for sports like hockey, baseball, football, and more; skate sharpening services

How They Buy: Consignment or trade


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SOUTH CAROLINA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Columbia, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill, Spartanburg

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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SOUTH DAKOTA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Rapid City, Sioux Falls

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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TENNESSEE

Four Bridges Outfitters

Location: Chattanooga

What They Sell: new and used outdoor gear and clothing, as well as locally crafted and handmade products

How They Buy: Consignment

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The Gear Closet

Location: Chattanooga

What They Sell: Used gear for “a little bit of everything”  like ski gear, bikes, jog strollers, watercraft, SUPs, coolers, tents, backpacks, and more

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 or 60/40 splits) or donation

Fun Fact: Aside from reducing landfill waste, every purchase does good because all profits fund clean water activities and camps for TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water.

Outdoor Gear Revival

Location: Knoxville

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear and apparel with a focus on hiking, climbing, paddling, cycling and camping

How They Buy: Consignment only

Orbital Outdoors

Location: Nashville

What They Sell: used outdoor clothing with a specific focus on rare retro and vintage finds from Patagonia, Pendleton, The North Face, Woolrich, and other classic outdoor clothing manufacturers (current stock listed online on gear page); hand-crafted Boulder Balm skin repair and muscle balm

How They Buy: Outright or by trade

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Brentwood, Clarksville, Hendersonville, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Nashville

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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TEXAS

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Austin x2, Cedar Park, McKinney, Plano, San Antonio

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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UTAH

The Gear Room

Location: Cottonwood Heights

What They Sell: New and gently used climbing gear and ski gear; used outdoor clothing; climbing shoe resoles

How They Buy: Consignment

Get ready for some slipper sandstone with this Utah used climbing gear store (Image Credit Moab Gear Trader)

Moab Gear Trader 

Location: Moab

What They Sell: Used clothing, footwear, and gear for climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, rafting, road and mountain biking, skiing (backcountry and nordic), motocross, and camping; NO team sports or fitness equipment

How They Buy: Consignment

Fun Fact: Gear Trader Moab is a legendary place among climbers to find gear second hand.

Switchback Sports

Location: Park City

What They Sell: New and used bikes (“Park City’s premier bike shop”); demo skis and snowboards; used camping and hiking gear and clothing; outdoor equipment rentals; bike and ski service/repair

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

Gear Rush

“ We believe that no usable gear should be thrown out or neglected, it should be enjoyed by a new user. [...]  Turn your outdoor clothing and equipment into the cash needed to stockpile more gear. It’s a never-ending cycle!”

Location: Salt Lake City

What They Sell: used gear to cyclists, skiers, mountaineers, and general gear junkies (shop the current stock via eBay); mountain biking skills clinics and camps

How They Buy: Consignment 

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Orem, Salt Lake City x2

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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VERMONT

Outdoor Gear Exchange 

Location: Burlington

What They Sell: The brick-and-mortar version of the popular online gear store GearX; used outdoor gear and clothing of ANY type for pretty much any activity. You can only buy used items in-store.

How They Buy: Consignment (both by in-store drop off and online mail in)- read how it works here.

Gear Traders

Location: Woodstock

What They Sell:  Used in-season outdoor clothing (including specific items like wet and dry suits) and hard goods; used tents, backpacks, vehicle racks, trekking poles, etc.

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Location: Burlington

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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VIRGINIA

Second Ascent Outdoor Gear Consignment

Location: Arlington

What They Sell: gently used outdoor clothing (primarily); other used outdoor gear like stoves, backpacks, camping gear, and climbing gear

How They Buy: Consignment

Fun fact: They were voted Washingtonian Magazine's "Best Consignment Shop" of 2018.

Image Credit High Tor Gear Exchange

High Tor Gear Exchange

Location: Charlottesville 

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear for hiking, biking, camping, and paddling; gear rental

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split) and donation (for items expected to sell <$10)

Good Wolf Gear

“We aspire to be the go-to resource for local adventurers who have experience in the outdoors, or who are curious and want a safe place to get started.”

Location: Herndon

What They Sell: New and used outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories with a focus on backpacking, camping, and hiking

How They Buy: Consignment (25/75 split for cash or 50/50 split for store credit)

Roanoke Mountain Adventures

Location: Roanoke

What They Sell: new and used mountain bikes and road bikes; used outdoor clothing, camping gear, kayaks and other watercraft, car racks, fishing gear, and climbing gear; rentals, shuttles, and guided trips

How They Buy: Consignment (62/38 split)

Gear recycle and resale is the name of the game (Image Credit Roanoke Mountain Adventures)

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Newport News, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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WASHINGTON

Backcountry Essentials

Location: Bellingham

What They Sell: New and used ski and snowboarding gear and winter clothing; ski tuning, waxing, and mounting services

How They Buy: Outright (either in cash or store credit for extra %)

Superior Seconds Gear Exchange 

Location: Issaquah

What They Sell: used team sport equipment and rentals; used bikes, fitness equipment, skis, snowboard, clothing, and other outdoor gear; ski and bike tuning services

How They Buy: Consignment

Disco Bay Outdoor Exchange

Location: Jefferson County

What They Sell: New and gently loved outdoor gear and clothing for hiking, camping, climbing, biking, kayaking, winter sports, surfing, and running; some used recreational sports equipment

How They Buy: Consignment, donation, or outright buy/trade

Olympia Gear Exchange 

Location: Olympia

What They Sell: New clothing and accessories for urban living with an outdoor inspired twist; used in-season outdoor gear and clothing

How They Buy: Consignment

Ascent Outdoors 

Location: Seattle

What They Sell: used outdoor apparel, footwear, backpacks, and accessories; used gear for snow sports, climbing, mountaineering, safety equipment, and outdoor electronics; backpacking gear trade; adventure sport rentals 

How They Buy: Outright for store credit though they are working toward moving to a consignment model so they can give cash payouts

Fun Fact: Ascent Outdoors started way back in 1996 as a second-hand outdoor gear store that also sold manufacturer overstock. Their goal is to all about “getting folks into the outdoors affordably and sustainably”. They often host special sales to benefit PNW wilderness recreation organizations. Secondhand clothing in Seattle is dime-a-dozen, but Ascent’s focus on good gear second hand is one of a kind… almost.

Second Gear Sports

Location: Seattle 

What They Sell: Used team sporting equipment, outdoor recreation gear, and fitness equipment anywhere between 30-70% off retail prices

How They Buy: Consignment

Turntables & Trails 

Location: Seattle

What They Sell: As the name implies, vintage audio equipment (records, record players, and more) AND used camping and hiking gear… definitely one of the best thrift stores in Seattle

How They Buy: Outright in cash or store credit (request a quote here)

Wonderland Gear Exchange

Location: Seattle

What They Sell: Used ski gear less than 8 years old; used outdoor clothing for adults and kids; new retail products like trail snacks, fuel, hunting and fishing licenses, accessory cord, and map

How They Buy: Consignment (you retain 40-80% depending on final sale price)

RambleRaven Sports

Location: Spokane

What They Sell: Used outdoor adventure gear of all kinds, including ski and snowboard equipment, bikes, mountaineering supplies, climbing gear, and clothing

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items); will pick up items for extra fee

Playback Sports

Location: Tacoma

What They Sell: Used sporting goods & apparel for baseball, lacrosse, & other team sports; used cycling gear, wakeboards, camping gear, etc.

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Lynnwood, Renton, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, Woodinville

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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WEST VIRGINIA

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Parkersburg, Wheeling

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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WISCONSIN

Play It Again Sports

Locations: Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Greenfield, Kenosha, La Crosse, Madison, Oshkosh, Superior, Wauwatosa

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


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WYOMING

Outdoor Adventures Revived

Location: Cody

What They Sell: Gently used gear for camping, hiking, backpacking, running, hunting (no firearms but bows), fishing, kayaking, winter sports, paddling, biking, climbing; Kayak rentals

How They Buy: Consignment (60/40 split) or outright (35/65 split)

Wind River Rewind believes #UsedGearIsGoodGear

Wind River Rewind

Location: Lander

What They Sell: Gear for camping (tents, sleeping bags, pad, etc), climbing, thru-hiking, cycling, water sports, and more; Backpacks, footwear, and outdoor apparel; Select new gear at lower than MSRP prices including crash pads, climbing ropes, and bolting hardware.

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items); They also buy used climbing ropes outright for $0.25 per meter (or in exchange for $0.50 off per meter of a new rope) to be upcycled into these cool rope cozies.

Headwall Sports

Location: Jackson Hole 

What They Sell: A HUGE selection of used outdoor clothing equipment for fishing, climbing, kayaking, camping, hiking, snow sports, and cycling

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split)

Fun facts: As of 11/2019, they’ve helped recycled 631,522 pieces of gear!

NU2U Sports 

Location: Laramie

What They Sell: Used gear and clothing for camping, biking, winter sports, hunting, fishing, mountaineering, climbing, water sports, yoga, fitness, and team sports

How They Buy: Consignment (50/50 split to start with increasing consignor retention for higher priced items)

Wyoming Outdoor Gear Exchange

Location: Riverton

What They Sell: Used gear and clothing for camping, biking, winter sports, hunting, fishing, mountaineering, and climbing; And a whole room of pay-what-you-want used books!!

How They Buy: Buy outright or trade

Big Horn Trading LLC

Location: Sheridan

What They Sell: Used outdoor gear (primarily camping gear and survival kits); new and used firearms

How They Buy: Consignment

Play It Again Sports

Location: Casper

What They Sell: New and used sporting goods for team sports (basketball, baseball, hockey, etc.); used fitness equipment such as free weights, weight plates, and used exercise machines; used outdoor sporting equipment such as bikes, skis, and ice skates

How They Buy: Outright


Before You Drive Away…

For all those of you who have a passion for pre-loved, who have ever found yourself pondering, “Where to buy used backpacking gear…”, and who prefer your ski gear second hand and sustainable… we hope this list has helped!

We’re pretty stoked on it, and not just because it’s better for the planet. It’s also better for the economy because most of these are small businesses that need the support of the outdoor community. REI Garage prices may be tempting, but they’re still a big brand. #SupportSmall


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