Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 12:00 PM – Little Bird Brewing
As part of San Diego Climate Week, we are hosting an event to provide outdoor communities with a sustainable gear exchange where they can donate, swap, and re-home their camping gear – keeping quality equipment in circulation and out of landfills.
Participate in San Diego Climate Week and join us for camping gear exchange at Little Bird Brewing! Learn about camping gear, drink delicious beer, meet other outdoorsy folk, and donate/trade your gently used camping and hiking gear, helping keep quality equipment in circulation and out of landfills.
Little Bird Brewing 3176 Thorn Street San Diego, CA
Cost
Free!
Schedule
Register belowto participate (free). Please bring gear to the exchange (max 10 items). You are not required to take any gear.
Dropping off gear: When you arrive, please drop off your camping gear at the registration table, and we’ll sort em’ out for the exchange.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Short presentation. Join us for a short talk and demonstration about camping gear, covering things like how to get started, the ten essentials, budget vs premium items, and how to recycle or donate gear.
12:30 PM:Gear Exchange begins. Browse and exchange gear, and meet fellow outdoorsy folks.
1:30 PM: Raffle winner announced. You’re automatically entered just by participating!
*Any leftover gear that does not find a new home will be donated to a local charity.
What to bring
Yes, please
Tents, tarps, and footprints
Sleeping bags and sleeping pads
Backpacks and daypacks
Camp stoves
Cookware, mess kits, sporks, mugs
Headlamps, lanterns, flashlights
Hiking boots/shoes in good condition
Trekking poles
Rope, paracord, carabiners
Camp chairs, hammocks, tables
Rain gear, jackets, beanies, pants and shirts
Water filters and bottles
Maps, compasses, guidebooks
Please don’t
Items that are broken, torn, or missing key parts (e.g. tent with no poles)
Anything moldy, mildewed, or that smells strongly
Fuel of any kind (liquid, tanks, canisters)
Food and perishable items
Knives, axes, or other bladed tools
Underwear, socks, swimwear, or other intimate apparel
Electronics with dead/leaking batteries
Firearms, ammo, or bear spray/pepper spray
Gear swap rules
You are not required to bring gear to participate – we want to get gear to the people who will use it!
Please only bring a max ~10 items per person
Take only what you need (no obligation to take anything)
Gear must be clean, functional, and safe – no broken, moldy, or torn items
Disclose any flaws honestly
No recalled or unsafe items
Everything is “as-is” – no refunds or warranties
The organizer is not responsible for camping gear conditions or safety
Register for event
This event is in collaboration with San Diego Climate Week. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
FAQ
No, you are not required to bring gear to participate. Please only take what you need.
Try to only take what you need, or as many items as you brought (e.g. bring 4 items, take for 4 items), but no one will be tediously counting your stuff.
That’s fine – extra gear at the end will be donated, and takers should be mindful of leaving enough for others.
No – see the rules list above for full restrictions.
No, please self-inspect your item before taking it.
Yes, rain or shine.
This event is in collaboration with San Diego Climate Week. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.
