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  • A few pro tips to make winter camping better 

    A few pro tips to make winter camping better 

    Camping in winter can be really fun. The key, as with all things in extreme elements, lies in preparation and proactive problem-solving. While this is not an exhaustive guide, here...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: New, Used, or Other?

    GT: New, Used, or Other?

    A quick reference so you know as a seller; how we assess an item's condition so we can establish a fair price.

    Beth Lopez |

  • The 2021 Consignment Trend Report 

    The 2021 Consignment Trend Report 

    Our inaugural year of consignment sales has wrapped, and it was a doozy. Y’all delivered by sending us countless items in great condition, from jackets to jerseys to ski boots,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Ski Touring OH SH!T KIT 

    Ski Touring OH SH!T KIT 

    If you ski tour for long enough, something unexpected is bound to happen. Here is our list of emergency items to carry in your ski/board pack for when things go...

    Beth Lopez |

  • The definition of UnNew Outdoor 

    The definition of UnNew Outdoor 

    UnNew Outdoor isn’t just what we sell. It’s a worldview—and one we hold dear. The Geartrade team and our entire buyer/seller family believe in giving stuff a second chance rather...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT Gear Roundup - Nov 2021 

    GT Gear Roundup - Nov 2021 

    The season has turned, and it is game on for winter goods. This is not a drill: we’ve reached our apex of awesome when it comes to snow sports stuff...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Kids Hiking Gear: The Early Years

    Kids Hiking Gear: The Early Years

    First off, the term “hiking” might be a stretch when describing outdoor outings during the early years—if nothing else it’s aspirational. There’s an ebb and flow that happens from baby...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: October Gear Roundup

    GT: October Gear Roundup

    It’s October, and we have a lot to say. Mainly because October means almost winter, and we have visions of powderplums dancing in our heads. Not only do we have...

    Beth Lopez |

  • How To Sell: Send us your clean gear

    How To Sell: Send us your clean gear

    The biggest reason to clean your gear- you can make more money and sell your gear faster. Spending 5 minutes cleaning your gear can translate to an increase in price...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Van Life- Family Van Conversion

    Van Life- Family Van Conversion

    Geartrade writer Annie Fast and Smithmade Custom Creations converted a 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo van to accommodate a family of 3 and be more eco-friendly with the use of...

    Annie Fast |