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In today’s society of fast fashion it is becoming seemingly more acceptable to use something a few times and throw it out. But, brands like Patagonia and sites like Posh Mark are trying to change the way we think about throwing things “away.” Here at Durango Outdoor Exchange, we feel passionate about reusing and reducing new consumption. Our shop’s model allows for gear to get a second life with a new owner and new adventures. What we also offer, is a wide array of repair and replenish products to help you keep your used gear looking and feeling good or give some tender loving care to the used gear bargains you’ll find while shopping here.
Nikwax offers a variety of technical cleansers for everything from your technical ski jacket to your down sleeping bag and even a sandal wash. Regular laundry detergent can strip the waterproof capabilities from your outdoor gear. Nikwax’s Tech wash effectively “cleans and revitalizes breathability and restores water repellency,” while the TX Direct can add back in water repellency that may have faded over time. Many products come as a wash-in or a spray and can extend the life of your gear for years to come. Visit the Nikwax website for a complete list of products and to learn more about each specific capability.
A pin hole in your favorite puffy can really put a damper on a good day and a hole in your tent’s rain fly is a solid bummer. We’ve carry a variety of Gear Aid patches and repair tape for just these types of needs. It’s easy to apply and works incredibly well. Don’t ever resort to duct taping your jackets again! Many of Gear Aid’s repair products are machine washable, durable and truly easy to apply, just peel and stick. They work on a variety of fabrics such as nylon, vinyl and rubber. I’ve fixed my bike seat and my snow pants with the Goretex fabric patches and both are still holding true.
Fixing your own used gear is a fantastic way to minimize your environmental impact, save your cash and help your gear last. We’re here to offer assistance and excitement for all of the above!
When it comes to outdoor sports, a quality jacket can make all the difference between comfort and misery. Whether you’re hiking, skiing, climbing, running, climbing, or simply out and about nature, a jacket serves as your first line of defense against the elements.
That said, there are a LOT of jackets out there, in different styles, materials, weights, and weather proofness. How do you know which is best for you? We put together this guide to help you sort out what jacket you need and when you should whip it out.
Keep in mind that these jackets can be ridiculously expensive, and buying a ski jacket, rain jacket, puffy, light puffy, and a wind jacket new can easily mean you run up a tab of $2,000 or more. What’s the solution? Qualityused gear in Durango from Durango Outdoor Exchange.
It’s snowy and cold, but you want to get out. Downhill skiing is too expensive and backcountry skiing is too difficult. What’s a happy medium? Snowshoeing.
Think of snowshoeing as hiking in the snow, but you can traipse across deep snow and go where there are no trails. You only need basic equipment to get started and it you have ever skied then you probably have most of it already. Here’s a primer on where to go and what to bring. Oh, and when it comes to gear, save money buy buying used gear in Durango from Durango Outdoor Exchange.
Maybe you’ve seen other telemarkers carving beautiful turns on the mountain, maybe you are looking for a new challenge, or maybe you want to really work those quads–either way, getting into telemarking is fun and challenging.
Telemark skiing is a blend of Nordic and alpine skiing that combines the grace of cross-country with the thrill of downhill turns. Central to this style is the telemark binding, which allows the heel to lift, enabling a skier to lunge gracefully through turns.
Ready to pick up some telemark gear? Here’s some great news: Unlike downhill bindings, telemark bindings don’t get put on indemnified lists, meaning there is no set age at which they cannot be mounted. This meansbuying used telemark gear can be a great deal.