Camping Gear Exchange
Join us for camping gear exchange hosted at Little Bird Brewing, presented by Magna Terra.
Come donate and trade your gently used camping and hiking gear, and help keep quality camping equipment in circulation and out of landfills, all while drinking delicious beer from a local brewery.
How it works
When: Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM
Where: Little Bird Brewing - 3176 Thorn Street, San Diego 92104
Register to join the gear exchange. Please bring gear to participate (max 10 items), but you're not required to take any.
Cost: Free! But please contribute gear if you can
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!
Leftover gear gets donated to a local charity.
Gear Exchange 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
Yes, please bring:
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
No, please do not bring
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
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.