Reno Used Hiking Gear: Get Outside Without the Financial Gatekeeping

Reno is surrounded by world‑class hiking: the Sierras, Lake Tahoe, the Truckee River, and endless desert trails. But if you’re new to hiking or on a budget, a trip to a typical retailer can feel financially overwhelming.

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

Owner Leah Wzientek enjoying a hike in the Sierra Buttes area, outfitting in all used apparel and gear!

Why Used Hiking Gear Makes Sense

• Affordable: You don’t need a $300 pack or $200 boots to start hiking.

  • Most of our packs are 30-60% of retail prices

  • Most of our footwear is under $55

• Accessible: Used gear lowers the barrier for beginners.

• Sustainable: Reusing gear is one of the easiest ways to reduce outdoor waste.

  • Quality designed products deserve to live a long life in the mountains.

  • Fashion- our used apparel is often barely worn.

Gently used hiking boots, hiking sandals, daypacks available at a fraction of retail price.

A Glimpse of What Kinds of Hiking Gear You’ll Find at Gear Hut

• Hiking boots and trail shoes

• Trekking poles

• Daypacks and hydration packs

• Technical shell layers, jackets, hats, gloves

• Waterbottles

• Guidebooks

• Sunglasses

• Sunhats, 5 panel hats, and bucket hats

• Kids’ hiking gear
  

Some Notes on a Consignment Based Inventory Selection:

Gear Hut is a fully consignment‑based outdoor gear shop, which means our inventory changes every single day (literally by the hour as new items are dropped off, entered and hit the racks).

Kid carrier backpacks, youth hiking apparel

Everything we sell comes directly from our Reno community; locals and tourists bringing in the gear they’re ready to rehome, and shoppers have the opportunity to find high‑quality equipment at accessible prices. When you shop with us, you’re supporting a small business and your neighbor who consigned their gear with us. It’s a community‑powered cycle that keeps great gear moving, reduces waste, and makes outdoor adventure more affordable for everyone.

NOTE: We also operate on a seasonal schedule, taking in winter gear during the colder months and summer gear when the weather warms up, so our selection naturally shifts with the seasons. But, we’ll do our best to help you find gear that fits your next adventure, whether you’re walking the river path or tackling a summit!

Visit Us:

Gear Hut is centrally located in Reno at 318 Broadway Blvd and open 6 days a week. We always encourage shopping used first before hitting up (and breaking the bank) at your typical "new" retailers!

Learn more about CONSIGNMENT if you're looking to sell through us!