Decorah Gear Exchange

SELL OUTDOOR GEAR. BUY OUTDOOR GEAR.

EXPLORE MORE.

Held annually each fall — the Decorah Gear Exchange is the best place to sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation gear in the Decorah Driftlesss area. Find new-to-you gear, connect with other outdoor enthusiasts, and gain resources about the area!

Proceeds benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, further expanding recreational opportunities and resources in the Decorah area.

Decorah Gear Exchange – Year 3!

Are unused kayaks taking up room in your garage? Do you have tents and backpacks collecting dust? Are you storing bikes that are no longer sized correctly for your family? Now is the time to prepare your gently used outdoor recreation items for the 3rd annual Decorah Gear Exchange September 28-29. This year’s event will be held again at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. at 207 College Drive, Decorah, IA.

The Decorah Gear Exchange aims to help individuals sell and buy gently used outdoor recreation items, explore outdoor recreation opportunities in the Decorah area, and support Decorah Park and Recreation projects. This event will allow individuals to sell and/or buy new or gently used outdoor gear such as kayaks, canoes, tents, backpacks, fishing gear, bicycles, skis, lifejackets, car racks, camp stoves, and more! To note: No firearms or weapons will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, further expanding recreational opportunities and resources in the Decorah area.

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SELL OUTDOOR GEAR

Have outdoor gear that is no longer being used by you or your family? The Gear Exchange provides the perfect opportunity to sell it on consignment while also helping raise funds for Decorah Parks and Recreation!

2024 SELLER DETAILS:

DROP OFF TIMES

Those who are looking to sell outdoor gear they no longer need will have an opportunity to drop items off at the Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. front event room prior to the sale.

DROP OFF DAY/TIME: Friday, September 27 from 12PM – 7PM at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. Front Room.

WHAT CAN YOU SELL?

This event will allow you to sell new or gently used outdoor gear such as kayaks, canoes, tents, backpacks, fishing gear, bicycles, skis, lifejackets, car racks, camp stoves, outdoor clothing, and more! To note: No firearms or weapons will be accepted. Volunteer coordinators reserve the right to refuse an item.

HOW DOES THE CONSIGNMENT PROCESS WORK?

You set the sale price for each item! Volunteer coordinators can also help make recommendations.
If your item sells, you will receive 60% of the sale price, 20% will benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation, and 20% will go towards the sustainability of the event. You may also choose to donate full proceeds to Decorah Park and Recreation. Keep this in mind when setting your sale prices.
When dropping off items, coordinators will share a link to utilize to create your online seller’s account in the point-of-sale system. The account will look to have you enter your contact information, your preferred method of payment to be paid through if items sell, and will allow you to share details on all of the items you are bringing to the sale. Fun fact: this account will also allow you to see if your items are selling over the weekend! If preferred, coordinators will work with you to help enter your items in the system.
Once items are dropped off and entered in the system, you are good to go! Volunteers will run the sales throughout the weekend.

WHAT IF MY ITEMS DO NOT SELL?

Unsold items must be picked up on Sunday after the conclusion of the event, between 2PM-3PM, or they will be donated.

BUY OUTDOOR GEAR

The annual Decorah Gear Exchange is the best place to find new and gently used quality outdoor gear at an affordable price! We love that this event keeps outdoor gear circulating in the community, rather than simply sitting in storage. We hope to once again have available gear such as kayaks, canoes, tents, backpacks, fishing gear, bicycles, skis, lifejackets, car racks, camp stoves, outdoor clothing, and more! To note: No firearms or weapons will be accepted.

2024 BUYING DETAILS:

The Decorah Gear Exchange — Year 3! — sale will be open two days.

Saturday, September 28 from 9AM – 4PM (no early sales)
Sunday, September 29 from 12PM – 2PM

Prices for each item will be marked. To note, at least 20% of each sold item’s price will benefit Decorah Parks and Recreation! If remaining, some items will be available for 50% of the ticket price on Sunday. Last year items went fast though — so it’s always best to purchase an item when you have the chance if you really want it!

PAYMENTS ACCEPTED:

As a volunteer-run fundraising event, cash is the best! If able, please plan to bring cash to the sale. However, the point-of-sale system may also accept a few other payment methods.

Cash: Again, the BEST!
Check: Local checks only.
Card: May be available in 2024. If running, the credit card fee will be added on top of your purchase amount, to help cover all costs associated with the event.

EXPLORE MORE

We’re in the Driftless, a part of the country the glaciers missed, leaving hills, rivers, and limestone bluffs that draw outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

Decorah and Winneshiek County are home to year-round recreation opportunities. Did you know that Decorah alone has more that 664 acres of park, recreational use, and trail land?!?! Overseen by the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department, this land includes 23 parks, a municipal pool and campground, 20+ miles of off-road single-track trails, and segments of the 11-mile paved Trout Run Trail.

Come to the Decorah Gear Exchange to buy new-to-you gear, then get out and explore!

TRAIL ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2024

Join for one of the organized trail activities Saturday morning, or make your pwn plans using the self-guided resources.

Sept. 28 @ 8:00AM / Loop de Loop

Join for a 5K or 20K route on the Trout Run Trail. Register HERE. Questions: LoopdeLoopDecorah@gmail.com.

Pick up your number or Register at Carl Selland Park across from Pulpit Rock Brewing Company Friday 6-8 p.m. or Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. at the start line.

5k $50
20k $90

Sept. 28 @ 8:30AM / Toppling Goliath Gravel Grinder

Goliath Gravel Grinder

Register by Sept. 25 or just join the fun afterwards!

The Goliath Gravel Grinder is a gravel ride adventure of 25k, 50K, or 100K showcasing the scenic bluffs and natural beauty of the Decorah area from the point of view of unpaved roads and scenic byways. This event will be capped at 200 riders, so register today.

DISTANCE: 25K, 50K, and 100K

RACE START TIMES: 8:30am (100k), 8:35am (50k), and 8:40am (25k).

FEE: $55, $65, and $75 per ticket, depending upon distance

REGISTRATION: Click HERE to register. Deadline will be Thursday, September 25, at 5 p.m.

SELF-GUIDED RESOURCES

Stop by the Decorah Gear Exchange (September 28-29, 2024), swing into the Decorah Visitor Center (Year-round! @ 507 W Water Street, Decorah), or click the links below for maps and more information on Decorah and Winneshiek County trails, parks, and waterways.