How to Buy (and Sell) Used Gear
Save and make money with these tips from experts at the country's best secondhand gear shops.
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America's Best Used Gear Stores
We tallied your votes: These are the country's top 10* gear stores. (And tips for getting the most bang for your buck when you visit.)
How to Buy and Use Backcountry Skiing Gear
Slice across a white tapestry of untouched snow via backcountry skiing and experience the mountains’ grandeur in a new way.
Easy Money: Save Money on Gear
By shopping strategically, planning smart, and maintaining your gear, and making easy repairs you can save big. These 75 tip are here to help.
9 Easy Backpacking Gear Repairs Every Hiker Should Know
Master these easy repairs to save on shop costs and replacement gear.
5 Tips for Buying Cheap Gear
Great outdoor gear doesn't have to cost a mint. Follow these five easy tips to fill your closet without emptying your wallet.
How to Fit, Buy, and Repair Hiking Boots and Shoes
Is there a trickier piece of gear to buy than hiking boots? Pick the wrong shoes, and you could find them rubbing you raw deep in the wilderness. Avoid common footwear-buying mistakes and find your perfect pair with our buyer’s guide.
How to Use a Compass
Make sure you never get lost again by mastering the underappreciated art of navigating with a compass and map.
Shop Smart: Buy This, Not That
What to choose when buying water bottles, batteries, water treatments, and midlayers.