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  • GT: Dog Shoe Breakdown

    GT: Dog Shoe Breakdown

    Do dogs need shoes all the time? No. But if the conditions are very hot, or very cold (this varies between dog breeds), they can be a gamechanger. As with...

    Cynthia Yeo |

  • Stasher Bags: Our Plastic Free July Favorite

    Stasher Bags: Our Plastic Free July Favorite

    Here at Geartrade we are stoked to be carrying Stasher bags!  - a multi use alternative to plastic baggies (and so much more!) Keep on reading to see why we...

    Finola McDonald |

  • person fly fishing

    Beginners Take: Fly Fishing

    They say fly fishing is the new bird-watching, not sure why they say that, but it sure is a worthy endeavor. There’s no reason to be intimidated by this style...

    Annie Fast |

  • GT: July Gear Roundup

    GT: July Gear Roundup

    Whether you’re heading for the hills and climbing in the cooler alpine temps, plunging into a nice river trip, or savoring the airflow on a nice singletrack bike trail, we’ve...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Plastic Free July

    GT: Plastic Free July

    July is Plastic Free July, a global movement that is working towards a vision of seeing the world free from plastic waste. We hope you join us in celebrating Plastic...

    Shopify API |

  • GT: Best Crowd Avoiding Tips When Going Outside

    GT: Best Crowd Avoiding Tips When Going Outside

    As we are heading into another holiday weekend and approaching peak summer crowds it's time to brush up on our crowd avoiding tips. After the last few years let's face...

    Shopify API |

  • The Beginner’s Guide to Hiking 

    The Beginner’s Guide to Hiking 

    Hiking is hands-down one of the most beginner-friendly ways to get outdoors, regardless of your fitness level or preferred level of adventurousness. It also happens to be extremely affordable, as...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Car Camping for Beginners

    Car Camping for Beginners

    Car camping is a fantastic option for those just starting out or those who, enjoy a little more cushion when sleeping under the stars. Because you are not limited by...

    Finola McDonald |

  • GT: How to clean and store winter gear 

    GT: How to clean and store winter gear 

    Don’t just let your winter gear languish in a musty closet for the entire summer. Once you’re sure you’re done with skiing and boarding, take an afternoon to properly prep...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Geartrade: Summer Gear Roundup

    Geartrade: Summer Gear Roundup

    It’s summer. We made it. We’re here. And it’s time to embrace the heat.  It’s a moment we’ve been waiting for at Geartrade—our sellers have been listing massive amounts of...

    Beth Lopez |