03.17.2009
I enjoy camping, but I'm not a big fan of camping in cold weather. Partially because its cold, and partially because my friends won't go camping when its cold. And camping alone is kind of boring to me. That said, when it starts to warm up I can't wait to get out on the trail. First things first though, I've got to go through all my gear. I have to make sure everything is cleaned, conditioned, seam-sealed, and organized so I can find what I need quickly.
Inevitably I find one or two items that I don't use anymore and wonder what to do with them. If you have that same problem, let me introduce you to GearTrade. Their site says they are "bringing outdoor freaks together to buy and sell gear". All you have to do is register for a free account, then post the items you want to sell. Its not hard - post some item specs, pictures, and your asking price. If someone buys your gear, GearTrade takes a small commission and you are guaranteed to get paid. It's well worth the time. And its nice to know that the gear will get used instead of laying around in my closet.
