Why Used Backpacking Gear Is Perfect for Beginners and Being on a Budget: Affordable: Backpacking gear is pricey, used gear makes it fiscally accessible. Beginner‑friendly: Try the activity before investing big! What if you commit hard with expensive top of the line equipment to find out that you hate it!?

Gear Hut is Reno's only used gear shop, here to remind you: you don’t need new hiking gear to enjoy the outdoors.