Where Can You Find Used Camping Gear for Kids?

A camping trip with kids is all the better if the kids have their own camping gear. Why should they share with the parents, when the parents can get them gear of their own?

Though camping gear is expensive, it doesn't have to be – consider buying used camping gear for your kids!

First Ask Around

There's a very good chance that someone you know, maybe with kids just a bit older than yours, is looking to get rid of some of their camping gear. They may be willing to sell their used camping gear for kids at a good price. It's worth asking around! (It is also possible that they will be delighted to just give it to your kids, so that the items can continue to be used – so don't be too surprised if that's the case!)

Check The Classified Ads And Bulletin Boards

If you check your local newspaper classified ads, there may be someone looking to get some money for his used camping gear for kids.

You can also check the local newspaper/booklet with classified ads that comes with the advertisement packet with your mail. Usually these ads charge for insertion, but the parties are often willing to barter.

Check your local sporting good stores. They may have offers of items for sale up on the bulletin boards. Then you just need to contact the seller and get together so you can see their item and see if it will meet your needs. If you buy from a private party like this, it can be a win-win situation for both seller and buyer.

Look Around Yourself

If you check your neighborhood on the weekends, chances are there are yard sales – and many of them include used camping gear that works for kids.

Another alternative locally is a thrift store or a consignment shop, where gently used items are available for resale. You never know what you will find, and the treasure hunt can be as fun as the capture.

Check On The Internet

There is a lot of used camping gear online. For kids, you are probably thinking of getting them sleeping bags – maybe even the smaller, child size ones – and possibly a tent of their one. Maybe a backpack, so they can be the one to heft their own stuff on the hikes. All these things and more can be bought as used camping gear for kids.