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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LOUISIANA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OREGON
Get ‘N Gear
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)
Image credit Eugene Gear Traders
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
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
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
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
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
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
Image Credit The Gear Closet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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