Quality Used Gear
Switchback Gear Exchange
Trade in gear you've outgrown for store credit toward new equipment. Or find quality used gear at great prices. Better for your wallet, better for the planet.
Affordable Adventures
Our used gear section is stocked with carefully inspected equipment from local hikers and backpackers. Everything is cleaned, checked for damage, and priced fairly.
What you'll find:
- Jackets, base layers, and technical apparel
- Footwear, daypacks, and trekking poles
- Tents, sleeping bags, and cookware
New inventory added weekly. Stop by to see what's in stock.
The Switchback Mission
Quality outdoor gear shouldn't sit in closets—and getting outside shouldn't break the bank.
Save 30–90%
Quality gear at a fraction of retail.
Extend the Life
Good gear deserves more trail miles.
Support Local
Gear stays in our community, not a landfill.
Consign Your Gear
Bring in quality outdoor gear—you get paid when it sells. No upfront fees.
Bring It In
Drop off your gear during store hours. We'll inspect it together and discuss pricing.
We Display It
Your gear goes on the floor with a fair price tag. We handle all the selling.
You Get Paid
When it sells, you receive up to 70%* as store credit. Need cash? You can cash out at $0.80 per $1 credit.
*70% consignment payout is a limited-time offer during program launch. Once the exchange reaches capacity, payout will return to a standard 60%.
What We Accept
We accept recent technical outdoor gear and apparel that is clean, fully functional, and locally relevant.
Hiking
We will consider:
- Hiking packs (<5 years old)
- Trekking poles (lever lock only)
- Gaiters & microspikes/traction
- Headlamps, binoculars & electronics
- Water bottles & hydration vests
- Pocket knives & multi-tools
- Guidebooks & maps (current editions)
We won't consider: external frame packs, twistlock trekking poles
Camping
Lightweight, packable backpacking gear only. No bulky car camping gear.
We will consider:
- Tents, tarps & bivy sacks (<5 years, packable)
- Sleeping bags, liners, pads & pillows (packable)
- Canister fuel stoves
- Cookware & kitchen gear (packable)
- Chairs & hammocks (packable)
- Lanterns (battery powered, packable)
We won't consider: bulky/heavy tents, ice chests, propane/liquid fuel stoves, water jugs, car camping furniture
Climbing
Non-safety critical accessories only.
- Climbing shoes
- Climbing packs
- Chalk bags
- Guidebooks (current editions)
We won't consider: ropes, harnesses, belay devices, helmets, hardware, protection, mountaineering boots, ice axes, crampons
Apparel & Footwear
Technical outdoor brands only. Clean, no major wear or stains.
- Technical jackets & shells
- Base layers & mid layers
- Hiking pants & shorts
- Trail running & hiking shoes
- Snow apparel & goggles
Brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, North Face, Outdoor Research, Salomon, La Sportiva, and 100+ more.
Watersports
We will consider:
- Dry bags & cases
- PFDs (personal flotation devices)
- River tubes
- Wetsuits
We won't consider: kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, paddles
Categories We Don't Accept
- Ski/Snowboard equipment — Insurance exclusion (apparel OK)
- Fishing gear — Space constraints
- Cycling gear — Space constraints
- Helmets — Any type, any condition
- Safety-critical climbing gear — Ropes, harnesses, protection
- Large items — Kayaks, bikes, cargo boxes
- Off-brand or unknown manufacturers
- Damaged, dirty, or worn-out items
Consignment Terms
Simple, fair, transparent. No surprises.
- Your cut (store credit)* up to 70%
- Cash out option $0.80 per $1 credit
- Minimum consignment period** 12 weeks
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Standard price reductions**
20% at week 7
40% at week 10 - Unsold items Pick up by week 12
*70% payout during program launch; standard rate is 60%.
**Timelines may be extended based on item quality, demand, seasonality, or overall program fit at store discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
We research current retail and resale prices, then factor in condition and demand. We aim for prices that sell within the 90-day period while getting you a fair return.
Yes, you can cash out your store credit at $0.80 per dollar. But we encourage credit—it gets you more value and keeps good gear circulating in the community.
You can pick up your unsold items at any time during the 12-week consignment period. Items not picked up by the end of week 12 automatically become the property of The Approach and may be donated, liquidated, or disposed of.