Kick off camping season in Texas with FIN's first ever Outdoor Gear Swap & Shop!
Are you ready to refresh your outdoor gear collection? Swing by Crux Climbing Center South for an afternoon full of fun! Exchange your gently used outdoor gear for something new to you! This is a fantastic opportunity to clean out your garage and get some new gear while contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle.
Families in Nature will also have lightly used gear available for a suggested donation from our Gear Library. Don’t miss out on the chance to support a great cause while gearing up for your next adventure!
How to Join: 1. Register for the free event online & get discount raffle tickets! We will be raffling off a grand prize sponsored by Patagonia Austin and Crux Climbing Center. All raffle donations will directly support FIN programming. 2. Gather your gently used gear to swap or donate. Please bring a maximum of 5 clean & well cared for items. 3. Tell your friends & family! This event is for all ages! 4. Join us on Sept. 29th, 10 am at Crux. Climbing Center South. Check-in at the front table to get your raffle tickets & be entered in our gear giveaway 5. Lay out your gear and shop the tables! Please only take as many items as you brought to swap. 6. Make a donation to FIN & take home some high quality outdoor gear at a huge discount!
What do I bring? To Shop: Cash or card! Each piece of FIN gear purchased will directly contribute to our in person programming, allowing us to take more people outside into nature. To Swap: Bring your gently-loved tents, sleeping pads, climbing gear, backpacks, hiking shoes, outerwear, lanterns, etc., and trade with others in the community! Please only bring items to swap that you’d want to take home from the swap! Damaged items cannot be swapped. Please bring a maximum of 5 items to swap & only take as many items or less as you brought to the swap.
Enjoy drinks & snacks provided by Patagonia Austin and delicious non-alcoholic beer from Best Day Brewing. In partnership with Crux Climbing Center and Patagonia Austin.
