These Outdoor Brands Donate to Environmental Efforts

These outdoors brands help the environment through donations, grants, and volunteering—in their communities and internationally.

8 Places to Donate, Recycle & Reuse Your Outdoor Gear

Give your old outdoor gear a second life! Learn where to recycle and donate camping equipment while discovering UCO Gear''s reusable, eco-friendly products for sustainable adventures.

How to Donate Used Outdoor Gear to BIPOC

Getting quality, used gear into the hands of underrepresented outdoorists is an impactful way to build a better, more inclusive outdoor community

Where to Donate Outdoor Gear: A Comprehensive Guide to

Online platforms that connect donors with non-profit organizations Outdoor Gear Stores with Donation Programs Many outdoor gear stores have donation programs in place that allow

How to Donate Your Gently Used Outdoor Gear

Should I donate my used gear? As long as it''s in usable condition, donating your gently-used outdoor gear is a sustainable, easy and beneficial option to give unwanted or unused products

Buy to Give

1% of sales donated to our non -profit partners Locale is proud to donate 1% of select product sales to our incredible non-profit partners. The Buy to Give program makes a direct impact on the fundraising

How We Fund

Patagonia supports environmental organizations with bold, direct-action agendas and a commitment to long-term change. We support innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental

Share the Joy: Donate Your Old Shoes and Gear

It''s a win-win. You''re clearing out clutter and doing good—putting quality shoes on someone else''s feet and maybe helping them discover a love for an outdoor sport or walking in the

A Guide to Donating Outdoor Gear and Supplies

Maximize your charitable impact by following helpful advice. Check out this guide to donating outdoor gear and supplies to nonprofit organizations.

Continuum Project – Building a Circular Outdoor Economy

Using donations from outdoor lovers to help those in need while protecting the environment from textile waste. Join our circular economy initiative and give gear new life.

4 Frequently Asked Questions about "Donated outdoor"

How do I Donate my unwanted outdoor gear?

We make it easy for you to donate your unwanted gear directly to those that need it most. Its simple: you send us any brand of unwanted outdoor clothing and equipment by dropping it off in store or using our returns process. We'll then give it to someone that needs it through our network of charitable partners.

Where can I recycle and reuse outdoor products?

In this guide, we'll show you where to recycle and reuse outdoor products while highlighting eco-friendly alternatives—like UCO Gear's reusable products—to help you adventure sustainably. REI's Re/Supply Program – Trade in used outdoor gear at REI stores for store credit and help keep products in use longer.

Where can I buy used outdoor gear?

Local Outdoor Shops & Thrift Stores – Many locally owned gear shops have trade-in or buy-back programs for secondhand outdoor equipment. GearTrade.com & Facebook Marketplace – Sell or donate used outdoor gear to other adventurers who can give it a second life.

Where can I recycle outdoor gear?

The North Face's Clothes the Loop – Drop off used outdoor apparel and footwear at North Face retail locations for recycling. Local Outdoor Shops & Thrift Stores – Many locally owned gear shops have trade-in or buy-back programs for secondhand outdoor equipment.

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