A semi-regular event to provide outdoor communities with a sustainable gear exchange to donate, swap, and re-home their gear – keeping quality camping equipment in circulation and out of landfills.
Join us for camping gear exchange hosted by Magna Terra. Meet other outdoorsy folk, exchange gear, and help reduce waste.
When
Sunday, October 4, 2026 Gear drop off – 8:00 AM – 9:00 aM Exchange – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where
Bird Park at Morley Field 28th St & Upas St
Cost
Free (must contribute gear)
How it works
Register belowto participate to the gear exchange. You must bring gear to participate (max 10 items), but you’re not required to take any.
Drop off gear 8–9 AM. Please don’t browse yet! We’ll be sorting items by category for everyone to browse.
Event starts at 9 AM. Browse, swap, and meet fellow outdoorsy folks. You’re not required to take anything – but if you do, please take no more than as many items as you brought.
Raffle winner announced at 11 AM. You’re automatically entered just by participating!
Leftover gear gets 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, caribiners
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
Please only bring a max ~10 items per person
Take about as many items as you bring (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 isn’t responsible for item condition or safety
Claim Your Spot
Join us for camping gear exchange hosted with San Diego Climate Week! Come donate and trade your gently used camping and hiking gear, and help keep quality camping equipment in circulation and out of landfills.
All participants entered in a raffle with a chance to win cool prizes
Yes, you must contribute at least 1 item to the gear exchange (no more than 10).
Only swap as many items as you brought (e.g. bring 4 items, take for 4 items)
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.
