- Camping Swap
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Find used gear of all kinds (backpacks, tents, binoculars, canoes, and even walking sticks) in this online system. Basic listings are free and can be set up as “Auctions” or “Buy Now” listings. It’s frequented by outdoor enthusiasts nationwide.
- craigslist
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Peruse the free online classified ads (search in your own geographic region or anywhere) for just about anything you can name.
- Freecycle USA
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Post items you want to give away for free or get free items from others with this no-charge online membership organization.
- Freecycle Canada
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Like its American counterpart, this online Canadian community lets you post items to give away or find treasures from others.
- GearTrade
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This outfit's motto: “Bringing outdoor freaks together to buy and sell gear.” Yup, with this site, you can buy and sell used and new gear throughout the country, whether it’s for camping and hiking, skiing or climbing, mountain biking or paddling.
- Mountain Equipment Co-Op Online Gear Swap
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Use this system to buy, sell, and trade used gear for all kinds of adventures, including cycling, watersports, climbing, camping, and snowsports. All listings are free, although mostly used by residents of Canada.
- Better Energy Systems Solio Universal Hybrid Charger
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This eye-catching and innovative solar charger is available in black, white, silver, and pink. The Solio can power up virtually any handheld electronic device, from digital cameras to cell phones.
- Brunton SolarRoll
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This nifty and easy-to-carry solar energy source from Brunton is ideal for charging electronic devices while on outdoor adventures. Available in different sizes and wattages, the SolarRoll comes with a one-year warranty and is waterproof and UV transparent.
- Camping Survival solar and handcrank radios
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Camping Survival offers a wide variety of solar and hand-crank AM/FM, NOAA, and shortwave radios, including integrated flashlights and cell phone chargers.
- Dynamo Torch Emergency Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA radio
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The Dynamo Torch Emergency Flashlight can be recharged with a hand crank or wall outlet. This all-in-one unit includes numerous additional features: a compass, a digital clock with two alarms, a calendar (good if you're really lost), a radio earphone jack, and a dry storage compartment for matches or other items.
- Eton American Red Cross FR405
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The Eton American Red Cross FR405 AM/FM Radio includes NOAA weather alerts, flashlight, siren, and cell phone charger. This is a great emergency radio if you live in an area with hurricanes or severe storms. It's self-powered and water-resistant. Keep your cell phone charged and use the flashlight and siren to alert rescuers to your location.
- Eton FR-350 Radio
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The Eton Self-Powered Water-Resistant AM/FM/Shortwave Radio is perfect for boating, canoeing, or shooting the rapids. The flashlight and siren can alert rescuers to your position, while the cell phone charger allows you to call for help. Tune into AM, FM, and shortwave bands to listen to music or hear emergency alerts—just crank the handle for power.
- Eureka Solar Intent Family 11- by 11-Foot 6-Person Tent
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Pack a whole family into this solar-powered travel home! The solar collectors (which can be moved for maximum sun exposure) power an interior LED light but can also be tasked to charge battery-powered devices.
- Everlite EL8 Solar Headlamp
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Using the detachable solar panel (2.5 x 4.5 inches), charge this LED headlamp for seven hours of outdoor adventure. It’s lightweight (3 ounces) and comes with a comfortable headband strap that has a snap-in mount and hinged angle adjustment.
- Freeplay Indigo LED lantern
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The Indigo features a cluster of ultra-bright LEDs for space illumination, a single-LED directional light source to use as a reading light or flashlight, and a dimmer switch (great as a night light for kids new to camping). It uses a hand-crank to recharge, or can be recharged from a wall outlet.
- Freeplay Self-Sufficient Radios
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Freeplay radios offer solar, hand-crank, and AC/DC charging options, with models that include AM/FM, SW/LW, US and Canadian Weather Band, an integrated LED flashlight, and an alarm clock. Great for everyday, camping, boating, or emergency use.
- Freeplay Sherpa LED flashlight
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The compact, rugged Sherpa flashlight incorporates hand-crank recharging with the reliability of a cluster of ultra-bright white light emitting diodes (LEDs).
- L.L.Bean Mini-Crank LED Flashlight
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This compact, rechargeable LED flashlight features three bright LED bulbs and is recharged using a hand crank.
- QuakeKare, Inc. emergency flashlight, radio, and cell phone charger
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This affordable radio includes AM/FM channels, an LED flashlight, and a cell phone charger, with solar and hand-crank charging options.
- Reware Juice Bags
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The line of Reware Juice Bags—including a solar beach tote—harness renewable energy via built-in solar panels. The bag itself is made from fabric crafted from recycled soda bottles. Reware also offers a line of organic cotton T-shirts with an eco-edge, accessories, and boasts an impressive web-based community.
- Voltaic Backpack
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This attractive yet heavy duty backpack with built-in solar panels features plenty of pockets and wire channels for storing/charging personal electronic devices such as cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, and PDAs. Perfect for trekking through the city or frolicking in the great outdoors.
Plan to camp or hike in New Zealand? Rent pretty much anything while you're there with this unique site. Somewhere between ebay (purchasing) and Freecycle (getting things for free), Hire Things allows you to search for your outdoor gear and rent it from someone nearby.
Find all sorts of camping gear (think sleeping bags and pads, tents, backpacks, and boats, as well as gear for climbing, snow sports, and video recording) at these stores across Canada. Mountain Equipment Co-Op even knocks the price of one day’s rental from your purchase of the same product!
REI rents camping and sports equipment, including stoves, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and much more throughout the US. Selection and availability depend on location and season, so call ahead and book early.
These backpacks are made from recycled plastic soda bottles in the US. The average Earthpak bag saves over 12 two-liter bottles from ending up in a landfill.
This backpack has an integrated solar charger, providing a quality pack with an integrated solar charging module for high-tech gear. This patented line of solar backpacks is designed to charge common hand-held electronics, like cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and GPS devices.
The unique, patented "ecoweave" coating is key to these backpacks, allowing them to be water-resistant and durable without the use of dangerous PVC. The two product lines, Ecogear and Ecotech, are both made of all natural materials like organic cotton and use nontoxic dyes. All of the bags are also made with nontoxic coatings on zippers.
Hemp canvas gives this backpack superior durability and strength. The six zippered compartments and nine pockets (plus twin cargo straps and bottle pockets on each side) provide plenty of storage space for all of your gear. The back and bottom of the backpack, as well as the straps, are padded for comfort.
This cozy sleeper employs two main insulation materials: goose down and bamboo synthetic. It boasts a built-in pillow pocket, rectangular shape for more room, and no-draft features on the seals and zipper.
This eco-bag is filled with 100 percent recycled polyester. The lining and the outer envelope are made from 55 percent hemp and 45 percent cotton, and it can be zipped up with another Lafuma bag to make an even cosier sleeping experience.
Rated to 15 F, this bag is filled with 80 percent CoCoNa fabric blend, made from coconut husks (which is apparently quick-drying and stronger than bamboo with odor stopping abilities). The shell is made from 100 percent Upcycle PET (from recycled plastic bottles).
Touted as the industry’s first carbon-neutral sleeping pad, it’s made from undyed bamboo fibers, recycled aluminum valves, and a weight shaving “mummy” shape. The base is even made using renewable energy.
The shell of this bag is made from a recycled-content material called EcoSensor, and it’s filled with Climashield, a post-consumer recycled content insulation. The liner fabric is also green, made with CoCoNa.
These soybean based products are DEET free, sweat-proof, water-proof, and child-safe.