The goal of an outdoor gear swap is simple: declutter your gear closet, keep items out of the landfill, and provide the community an accessible way to “shop” sustainably.
Not only do gear swaps offer participants a FREE way to expand their gear collection or try out new outdoor activities, but they also cultivate a sense of community. Sharing adventure stories, exchanging tips and tricks, and bonding over a mutual love for the great outdoors make the gear swap experience! There’s something truly special about connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the outdoors!
Over the past two years, I have organized two successful outdoor gear swaps in Phoenix, Arizona, and I can vouch for the joy and excitement they bring. With over 200 RSVPs for each event, the turnouts were phenomenal, and we swapped great gear!
Since you’re here, I assume you are inspired to host a community outdoor gear swap! Yay!
This blog will guide you through hosting your outdoor gear swap, from back-end logistics to finding sponsors and tips for day-of coordination.
Before you dive in, I want to note that there are so many different ways to host community swaps. I’m new to this, so I’m sure I’ll learn better, more efficient ways to host events as I go. I’ll be sure to keep this blog updated!
That being said, here’s how to host an outdoor gear swap:
If you are involving a lot of people, find a place that has enough room for all of the items and for volunteers to organize and for participants to “shop.” If weather is an issue, you can inquire about using space in a local school, place of worship, community center, etc.
If you are involving a lot of people, find a place that has enough room for all of the items and for volunteers to organize and for participants to “shop.” If weather is an issue, you can inquire about using space in a local school, place of worship, community center, etc.
The goal of an outdoor gear swap is simple: declutter your gear closet, keep items out of the landfill, and provide the community an accessible way to “shop” sustainably.
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Set parameters and determine your “why” Before you even start, it can be useful to discuss with friends exactly why you want to organise a clothes swap. ...
People bring unwanted items along and take what they want. It doesn't matter how much they bring or how much they take. The aim is to redistribute unwanted clothes and if someone wants something, then they can have it! Bring one item to swap, get one item back in return – simple!
Set parameters and determine your “why” Before you even start, it can be useful to discuss with friends exactly why you want to organise a clothes swap. ...
Community Swaps provide a space for people to meet and greet each other, give away items they no longer need, acquire those that they do and participate in sustainable living through reducing and reusing.
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