We typically categorize the condition of our used gear in four ways: Excellent, Good, Fair, and Needy. These condition categories will be reflected in the prices we offer for used gear (see our process on consignments and trades) as well as the prices we offer gear for sale. Other price influences include the brand and model, general popularity and demand, size and color. Always read the product description for full details - we'll add additional information within the product listing as needed to clarify anything, and/or will provide additional photos for you to review. These categories are described below by the type of gear.

See used tent category descriptions
See used backpack category descriptions
See used mattress pad category descriptions
See used sleeping bag category descriptions
See used GPS category descriptions
See category descriptions for all other gear

Our store hours are 9am - 6pm Monday thru Friday, 10am - 4pm on Saturdays, and 12-4 on Sunday. 

Watch our brief video on some of our used gear offerings:




Tents -

Excellent: Sometimes brand new, never used, but possibly a prior year or discontinued model. Otherwise, may have minor scratches and blemishes on the bottom of the exterior floor and on the stuff sack from being placed on the ground by its prior users. Will not have any tears, odors, holes, or repaired fabric. All mesh screens intact. No discoloring or sun damage. All zippers, clips, poles and taped seams are functioning properly. Poles may have minor scratches. All stakes, bags and cords are included. Will generally look like any brand new tent after one use.

Good: May have minor scratches and blemishes on the bottom of the exterior floor and on the stuff sack from being placed on the ground by its prior users. Will not have any unrepaired tears, odors, holes, or repaired fabric, and any such repairs would be minor. All mesh screens intact. No other damages. All zippers, clips, poles and taped seams are functioning properly. Poles may have minor scratches. All stakes and bags are included.

Fair: May have scratches, stains and blemishes or other aesthetic signs of use, but still be completely functional. Typically a few years old, but will not have any unrepaired tears, odors, holes, or repaired fabric. All mesh screens intact or repaired to effective insect protection levels. No other damages. All zippers, clips, poles and taped seams are functioning properly, or anything broken is detailed. Poles may have minor scratches or loose, but still working, shock cord inside. May have a missing or torn/repaired stuff sack. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description.

Needy: We don't sell many tents in this category, but will generally mean there is something significant missing or broken that requires some time to fix that we don't want to mess with. Buyers of gear in this category should expect to use the item for parts, be able to repair the listed broken item, or be willing to buy or do without some listed missing or broken part(s). These items are sold as-is.

Backpacks -

Excellent: Sometimes brand new, never used, but possibly a prior year or discontinued model. Otherwise, may have minor scratches and blemishes on the bottom of the backpack and hip belt from being placed on the ground by its prior users. Will not have any tears, odors, holes, or repaired fabric. No discoloring or stains, other than. All zippers, buckles and straps are functioning properly. Will generally look like any brand new pack after one or two light uses.

Good: May have normal wear-and-tear, minor scratches and blemishes scattered about the surfaces of the pack. Will not have any unrepaired tears, holes and any such repairs would be minor. No odors, material blemished or stains or other damage. All zippers, buckles and straps are functioning properly.

Fair: May have scratches, stains and blemishes or other aesthetic signs of use, but still be completely functional. Typically a few years old, but will not have any odors or unrepaired tears or holes. All zippers, clips, buckles and straps are functioning properly, or anything broken is detailed. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description.

Needy: We don't sell many backpacks in this category, but will generally mean there is something significant missing or broken that requires some time to fix that we don't want to mess with. Buyers of gear in this category should expect to use the item for parts, be able to repair the listed broken item, or be willing to buy or do without some listed missing or broken part(s). These items are sold as-is.

Mattress pads -

Excellent: Sometimes brand new, never used, but possibly a prior year or discontinued model. Otherwise, is in good-as-new shape, with no blemishes, no repairs and everything works and it holds air as intended. Used mattress pads do not include a stuff sack, although those are often available at an additional minor cost - just ask!

Good: May have a few minor blemishes from normal wear-and-tear, minor scratches and blemishes scattered about the surfaces of the pack. Everything works and it holds air as intended. Used mattress pads do not include a stuff sack, although those are often available at an additional minor cost - just ask!

Fair: May have a few blemishes from normal wear-and-tear. Everything works and it holds air as intended, but may have had a leak repaired. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description. Used mattress pads do not include a stuff sack, although those are often available at an additional minor cost - just ask!

Needy: We don't sell many pads in this category, but will generally mean there is an air leak we are unable to find or repair. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description and the pads are sold as-is. Used mattress pads do not include a stuff sack, although those are often available at an additional minor cost - just ask!

Sleeping bags -

Excellent: Sometimes brand new, never used, but possibly a prior year or discontinued model. Otherwise, is in good-as-new shape, with no tears or holes, odors, stains, or repairs. Zippers and draw strings are functioning as if new. Includes a stuff sack in excellent condition.

Good: May have a few minor blemishes from normal wear-and-tear scattered about the bag or the included stuff sack. Any fabric or other repairs are for minor issues and have restored the gear to full functionality. Zippers and draw strings are functioning as if new.

Fair: May have a blemishes from normal wear-and-tear scattered about the bag or the included stuff sack. Any fabric or other repairs have restored the gear to full functionality. Zippers and draw strings are functioning as if new. May have lost insulation loft over time. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description.

Needy: We don't sell many bags in this category, but will generally mean there is something wrong that we are unable to repair, such as a faulty zipper, missing draw string, torn fabric, etc. The specifics of any such issue are stated in the product description and the bags are sold as-is.

GPS units -

Excellent: In good-as-new shape, with no blemishes or scratches. Everything is functioning as if new, and includes original documents, software and cables.

Good: May have a very minor scratch or blemish from normal wear-and-tear. Everything is functioning as if new. May be missing some accessories or documentation.

Fair: May have scratches or blemishes from normal wear-and-tear. Everything is functioning as if new. May be missing some accessories or documentation. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description.

Needy: We don't sell many gps units in this category, but it will generally mean there is something wrong that we are unable to repair, such as a failure to power on, broken screen, or other functional failure. The specifics of any such issue are stated in the product description and the GPS is sold as-is.

Other Gear -

Review the product description for full details, but the categories for everything not listed above can confidently be interpreted as follows:

Excellent: In good-as-new shape, with no blemishes or scratches outside that occurring from very little use. Everything is functioning as if new.

Good: May have minor scratches or blemish from normal wear-and-tear from occasional use. Everything is functioning as if new.

Fair: May have scratches or blemishes from wear-and-tear over many uses, but everything is functioning as to be expected. The specifics of any issues are stated in the product description.

Needy: Will generally mean there is something wrong that we are unable to repair, or there is something missing that keeps it from falling into one of the categories above. The specifics of any such issue are stated in the product description and this type of gear is sold as-is.