12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 9 - Preloved Outdoor Favorites
The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the people on your list who love fresh air, adventure and choices that tread a little lighter on the planet.
Preloved outdoor gear makes a thoughtful gift because it turns everyday essentials into something more intentional — offering high-quality jackets, packs and equipment with a lower footprint than buying new. From renewed fleece and refurbished layers to trusted secondhand gear and circular marketplaces, these picks bring together value, durability and planet-friendlier ways to get outside.
Scroll below for some of Seeing Green’s favorite preloved outdoor brands to explore, and check out our video for a quick overview of today’s selections.
Photo: Out&Back
Out&Back
Out&Back curates high-quality used outdoor gear — from jackets to tents to trail essentials — giving adventurers access to reliable equipment at great value while keeping thousands of items in circulation.
Online: www.outandbackoutdoor.com
Photo: Geartrade
Geartrade
Geartrade offers one of the largest marketplaces for preloved outdoor gear, providing affordable skis, boards, packs and apparel that extend the life of well-made equipment and reduce the need to buy new.
Online: www.geartrade.com
Photo: REI
REI Re/Supply
REI Re/Supply restores, inspects and resells gently used outdoor gear and apparel, making it easy to give trusted, high-quality pieces backed by REI’s expertise and commitment to reuse.
Online: www.rei.com/used
Photo: The North Face
The North Face Renewed
The North Face Renewed repairs, refurbishes and revitalizes returned, damaged or trade-in apparel into like-new jackets and layers, offering durable, great-looking TNF essentials with a significantly lower footprint.
Online: www.thenorthfacerenewed.com
Photo: Patagonia
Patagonia Worn Wear
Patagonia Worn Wear keeps gear in use longer through expert repairs and curated resale, offering rugged, long-lasting apparel that reflects Patagonia’s deep commitment to reuse, longevity and lower-impact adventure.
Online: wornwear.patagonia.com
Other Brands to Explore…
A few more of our favorite preloved outdoors-related brands to explore this holiday season and beyond:
Conscious outdoor gear choices show how small decisions can make a difference, whether you’re gifting a favorite adventurer renewed essentials or refreshing your own trail kit with lighter-impact options.