GT: September Gear Roundup

After a toasty-hot summer, you can’t blame outdoor folk for being really excited for autumn. It means we can do all the sports we love and actually feel comfortable. Suddenly, logging high-mileage trail runs, tackling multi-day backpacks, and lapping your favorite singletrack sounds just extra fabulous. As you envision the crisp-air fun you’ll have, you’re probably also thinking about the gear you’d like to do it with. Trust us. We’ve got it: all the super-fluffy fleeces and camp cookware your heart could desire. Just add dehydrated pumpkin spice latte mix (and maybe a six-pack of pale ale).

Fluffiness, engaged: fall fleece

We waited all summer to snuggle into our first fleeces of fall, and damn it feels good. There are many varieties of fleece—from the thick, chunky pullovers perfect for town to light, svelte zip-ups that ventilate perspiration away on your morning trail runs. Right now, you can find every sort of fleece imaginable on Geartrade, including cardio-ready performance layers from Ortovox, Arc’teryx, Mountain Hardwear, and Smartwool. There are also hundreds of casual, plush fleece jackets and vests for men, women, and kiddos from Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, and Obermeyer. Shop Men's, Women's, Kids' Fleece.

Drink up: camp mugs and travel mugs

Nothing says “cheers to fall” like a morning cup of joe at camp. It’s time to start getting psyched on warm drinks in sustainable to-go vessels and ultralight backpacking mugs with fold-out wire handles. They’re as perfect for backpacking breakfast as they are for fireside toddy sipping. (Ask us how we know!) At the moment, you can find quite a few delightful camp mugs on Geartrade from HydroFlask, Kleen Kanteen, Ozark Trail, Stanley, Sea to Summit, Thermos, GSI, and others. Stock up and drink up.

Trail running: this is your moment.

This is a good time to assess your running shoes’ wear and tear. The general rule of thumb is to replace your trail running shoes after a few hundred miles of running. Fortunately, there are plenty of barely used trail running shoes available now … and if you’ve recently bought a pair that just didn’t fit your feet right, you can list them for sale and let them find the right owner. You should also consider a good trail running vest or waist pack to eliminate the annoying bounce from your hydration carry system. And think about layering—you’re likely to get toasty-hot on the way up, but ridgelines and downhills can suddenly get super chilly this time of year. A good windshirt (a super lightweight, packable jacket) can make the difference between too cold and just right, and a light pair of fleece gloves can take the chill out of the downhill. Shop women’s UnNew running shoes > Shop mens’ UnNew running shoes > Shop UnNew hydration packs > Shop women’s UnNew windshirts > Shop men’s UnNew windshirts >

Tut, tut: rain jackets

A light summer shower feels pleasantly cool, but come fall, rain gets uncomfortably cold pretty fast. Make sure you’ve got a solid rain jacket in your pack this season on your hikes, bikes, climbs, and runs—there are so many good ones on Geartrade right now that there’s sure to be a perfect fit for you. Whether you need a burly three-layer Gore-Tex worthy of a fishing voyage in the Arctic circle, or you just need a packable water-resistant shell to throw in your running vest, we’ve got it. Scope all the options from brands like Helly Hansen, Columbia, Arc’teryx, Marmot, Kuhl, and Outdoor Research. At these UnNew prices, you can afford to stay safe, not soggy. Shop Men's, Women's, Kids' rain jackets.

Go for a spin: bike jerseys

It’s a good time to log some serious miles on your road or mountain bike while the temps are set to “deluxe.” This time of year, you may opt for a long-sleeve jersey that keeps you warm enough while letting perspiration ventilate away. A deep front zipper comes in handy for bonus airflow while you’re incinerating calories on the uphill, and bike-specific details like low back hems and handy pockets round out the experience. If you’re in the market now through September 11th take an additional 20% off of your order*. There are countless jerseys listed on Geartrade right now from top-notch brands like Mavic, Castelli, Capo, Icebreaker, SheBeest, Pearl Izumi, Troy Lee, Yeti, and more. *Gear Up For Fall- *Enter Promo Code: FallGear at checkout. Offer expires September 11th, 2023. This multi-use code is eligible on select Geartrade items only. Beth Lopez is a seasoned writer and creative director who loves to tell tales of adventure and discovery—and finds writing a powerful way to give a voice to people, causes, and places. Beth runs amok in the Wasatch mountains when untethered from her computer. She believes there’s no such thing as a bad ski day and considers animals her favorite people. Don’t tell her mother about her Instagram mountaineering photos. Follow us on Instagram + Facebook: Tag us @geartrade with the hashtag #unnewoutdoor #wearitout on your post or story for a chance to be featured on our page.

Have Winter gear to sell? Get cracking.

Fall is just around the corner, which means now is the time to send in your Winter gear. It is now easier than ever to sell your gear on Geartrade. With our Consignment Selling option you can finally reclaim your gear closet. Send it in. We take care of the rest.