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  • GT Consignment Trend Report

    GT Consignment Trend Report

    The Geartrade crew is proud to report that our newly launched consignment program is a-flurry with activity. We have a massive amount of gear being sent in by people who...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What do ski specifications mean

    What do ski specifications mean

    Unless you’re immersed in the skiing industry shopping for skis can feel dizzying. But if you know a little bit about what the “tech specs” or product descriptions mean, you...

    Beth Lopez |

  • October Beer for Gear Event: T.F. Brewing

    October Beer for Gear Event: T.F. Brewing

    Geartrade is teaming up with T.F. Brewing for our October Beer for Gear event. Donate your clean, functioning outdoor gear by dropping it off at our booth at T.F. Brewing...

    Shopify API |

  • What is Forest Bathing?

    What is Forest Bathing?

    Our time outside is fun and good exercise, but it’s almost never quiet. And it’s almost always goal-oriented. Realizing that our hurried, overstimulated, goal-saturated lifestyles don’t necessarily help our mental...

    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 |

  • A Year of UnNew Month 9

    A Year of UnNew Month 9

    The Challenge: go an entire year buying UnNew goods except for food and medical supplies. Could you do it? Month nine: practical sustainability for everyone.

    Emma Athena |

  • GT: Guide to Fire Safety

    GT: Guide to Fire Safety

    The quick guide to fire safety. Or, how not to burn the world down. Here are a few tips you can keep in mind while recreating outside.

    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 |

  • What is National Public Lands Day?

    What is National Public Lands Day?

    Celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 25, 2021 and get an opportunity to give back to our public lands (and free park visitation)!

    Annie Fast |

  • 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 |