Crystal - Outdoor Gear Swap

Bring gently used items you no longer need. Take home stuff you can use. Swap it—for free.

Swap-it events are a fun, sustainable way to reduce waste, share resources, build community, and support local reuse efforts. You don’t have to bring anything to take something home. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Early drop-off begins at 11 a.m. (no swapping); final items accepted at 2 p.m.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:

- Baby carriers (backpack style designed for hiking)
- Backpacks for hiking/outdoor activities
- Binoculars
- Camp chairs
- Camp cookware and utensils
- Camp stoves (NO fuel)
- Camp tables
- Carabiners rated for climbing
- Climbing rope
- Coolers
- First aid kits designed for camping/hiking
- Fishing poles
- Fishing line and tackle (NO items containing lead)
- Flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps (must be free of battery corrosion)
- Head nets, bug nets, or mosquito screens
- Hiking poles
- Navigation tools
- Sleeping bags and camp pillows (NO regular bed pillows)
- Sleeping pads
- Tents

NON-ACCEPTED ITEMS:

- Broken items or items missing parts
- Large items that cannot be carried by one person
- Blankets
- Clothing
- Food
- Guns, knives, or weapons of any kind
- Helmets

GUIDELINES:

- No registration required.
- Anyone can participate, and kids are welcome.
- You do not need to bring items to take items; everything is free.
- Take as many items as you can use.
- Drop off items at the welcome table where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items.
- Early drop-off of items is available one hour before the start of the swap.
- Final items accepted 30 minutes before the end of the event.
- Staff and volunteers are unable to help with unloading or loading items in attendee vehicles.
- Remaining items will be donated to the Southwest Metro Lending Library.
- Bring bags/boxes to carry items home.