Donate Gear
“I’m an ER travel nurse. I love the outdoors and I was looking up where to send gently used packs since I replaced my own recently. I also wanted to support people who upcycle. I’m biracial so I’ve been wanting to get more people of color out in nature. If I can promote that with paying it forward with some good gear, that’s a no brainer.”
— Kim Tucker, Arizona
Host of People Are Wild Podcast
One easy and popular way to support our mission of connecting youth to the outdoors, is by donating your gently used (or new) outdoor gear.
We pass on items like base layers, coats, boots and backpacks directly to students.
Camping & camp kitchen gear we loan or give to schools for their outdoor club.
And special items are consigned to support our programs.
Items needed:
• Outdoor clothing, including base layers, mid-layers, outerwear, rainwear, hats, gloves, warm socks and boots
• Camping and backpacking gear, including camp stoves, tents, backpacks, poles, sleeping bags, headlamps, lanterns, cookware, guidebooks and binoculars
Advantages to donating:
• Tax-deductible
• Enables more clubs to enjoy the outdoors
• Helps support our programs
• Upcycling feels good!
How to donate:
• Fill out the form below
• We’ll email you to arrange pick up/drop-off in Maine
• If you need to ship, use the Brunswick address below
• Items must be gently used or like new
• Please wash clothing and sleeping bags
Want to organize a gear drive of your own? Let us know in the form, and we’ll help you plan!
Note: We may consign donated items with Brunswick-based Woods & Waters Gear Exchange. The revenue supports programs like Grants-to-Clubs. If we cannot find a new home for your donated equipment or clothing, we will donate it to Goodwill or a similar charitable organization.
Live nearby?
Look for our gear drop-off bin at Teens to Trails 179 Neptune Drive, Brunswick.
Take a Tour of Our Gear Shed
Teens to Trails Executive Director Alicia Heyburn takes you inside the Teens to Trails Gear Shed, where there's everything from sleeping bags to hiking boots for our registered Maine High School Outdoor Clubs.
Find More Ways to Make an Impact
If you’re searching for more ways to help get Maine high school students outdoors, consider making a donation to Teens to Trails. Your contribution can make a big impact in the life of a teenager. Donations help us provide student grants and scholarships for outdoor adventures, and make it possible for more schools to get outside through inspired programming.
Thanks to our Generous Gear Donors
From podcast hosts to retired pediatricians and PCT hikers, we’re thankful to everyone who donates to Teens to Trails, so that more Maine students can have access to the outdoors!
“I went on my first wilderness adventures with this duffel bag when I was 12 and 13. I had just entered a new school, and it was a trip where many of us began to bond. I wanted to make sure someone would enjoy my gear and get a chance to experience the outdoors for themselves.” - Donor from Pasadena, CA
Some of my starter gear from a few adventures in the Catskills and Hudson Valley of New York. All in good shape - plenty of miles left, I know you guys will put them to good use! I was fortunate to experience the outdoors pretty frequently but I know other black kids don’t necessarily get that opportunity, I hope this gear helps.
- Donor, Brooklyn, NY
