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Guys, with the exception of safety and climbing equipment, buy all your outdoor equipment used, ideally on the local market. Reduce landfill and save money. Mos

by 23B1 7y ago

Guys, with the exception of safety and climbing equipment, buy all your outdoor equipment used, ideally on the local market. Reduce landfill and save money. Most of the stuff you buy is crap made in China anyway.

thfuran 7y ago
It's hard enough to find a decent selection new in the local market. Buying used isn't a viable option.
- 23B1 7y ago
  That's weird because I find a ton of stuff at REI's Garage Sales and on eBay. A little elbow grease, a light dusting of hydrophobic spray, maybe a little patching here and there... and my stuff works great! Also try Patagonia's Worn Wear site!
  - ip26 7y ago
    My wife & I have somewhat variable success with this method. You can find killer deals if you are an unusual size. But if you're a Medium in men's or a size 6 in women's, good luck finding anything. Perhaps a little counter-intuitively, the most common sizes are picked clean first.
  - thfuran 7y ago
    >That's weird because I find a ton of stuff at REI's Garage Sales and on eBay. I bet you don't live where I live.
    - 23B1 7y ago
      But I probably use the same e-commerce sites as you! I'm genuinely curious: where do you live that ebay doesn't deliver?
      - thfuran 7y ago
        How is that the local market?
- 23B1 7y ago
  Oh yeah and it teaches you how to repair your gear which is ultra-critical in the backcountry ;)