{"id":310,"date":"2023-04-02T12:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T12:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.global-kite.com\/?p=310"},"modified":"2023-10-26T12:48:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:48:43","slug":"5-reasons-to-buy-used-outdoor-gear-from-rei-co-op","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.global-kite.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/02\/5-reasons-to-buy-used-outdoor-gear-from-rei-co-op\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Buy Used Outdoor Gear from REI Co-op"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wanted to try something new outdoors, like car camping or an overnight backpacking trip, but were intimidated by the cost of buying all new gear – like a tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad?<\/p>\n

Or what if, after buying all that new gear, you decide that sticking to day hikes is more your jam and now you’re stuck with a bunch of gear you don’t know what to do with? <\/p>\n

We’ve got good news — you can shop the REI Re\/Supply used outdoor gear site<\/a> instead! Outdoor enthusiasts can score gently used, pre-loved products including backpacking tents, camping gear, hiking boots, and more at a hefty discount!<\/p>\n

The gear assortment comes from REI returns, as well as items that are traded in by other REI members. Since this gear is used, this means that inventory is constantly changing, so even if you can’t initially find what you’re looking for, keep checking the site.<\/p>\n

Buying used outdoor gear is a great way to be a more eco-conscious outdoors person – and also save money so you can budget more for your outdoor adventures. As devoted REI Members<\/a>, we\u2019re stoked that our favorite outdoor retailer is making it even easier for the Co-op community to get used versions of the best gear on the market. Below, we share the top reasons to shop REI Co-op’s RE\/Supply used gear site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sponsored by REI Co-op<\/h3>\n

REI Co-op<\/a> is our favorite outdoor gear retailer and a long-time supporter of our work here at Bearfoot Theory. We appreciate their 1-year return policy, their Member-only coupons, and the fact that REI Members receive 10% back on their purchases every year. We only recommend products we truly love and think you will love too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Buying Used Outdoor Gear is Cheaper<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no secret that buying secondhand outdoor gear will result in a lower price and for some items, this could be a big price difference. Price is one of the biggest barriers of entry to the outdoors since gear can be expensive and adds up quickly when you’re new to the outdoors or to a specific outdoor activity.<\/p>\n

Even though enjoying the outdoors is often free or inexpensive, getting the proper gear definitely isn\u2019t, and if you\u2019re trying to save money or simply can\u2019t afford a big-ticket item, buying used outdoor gear is the way to go. <\/strong><\/p>\n

At REI Used, they sell pre-loved, gently used items from name brands like Patagonia<\/a>, The North Face<\/a>, Arc’teryx<\/a>, and more that have been closely inspected, so you can still score quality items for a fraction of the cost. Some of these items have only been worn once or twice, and feel almost brand new!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead of dropping a lot of dough on expensive new gear, save your money to splurge on an incredible trip.<\/p>\n

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