Used Outdoor Gear Gets a Second Life
A new Klamath Falls consignment store is helping outdoor lovers buy, sell, donate and reuse quality gear.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A new used outdoor goods and consignment store is now open in Klamath Falls, giving outdoor enthusiasts a place to buy, sell and donate gently used recreation gear.
The consignment store is located at Zach’s Bikes, 831 Main Street in Klamath Falls. The new shop is designed to bring together two common realities for people who spend time outdoors: quality gear can be expensive, and many households have lightly used equipment sitting in garages, closets or storage spaces.
The goal, according to information provided in the shops latest newsletter, is to make outdoor recreation more affordable while participating in the circular economy by keeping usable gear out of the waste stream.
The store is accepting gently used camping equipment, outdoor gear, outdoor clothing, bikes and bike accessories. It is also looking for mid- to high-quality gear connected to hiking, camping, backpacking, running, biking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and other watersports.
Winter gear such as skis and snowshoes may be accepted seasonally, depending on the time of year and expected resale demand.
The shop said it is focused on quality used equipment rather than lower-resale-value entry-level gear. Accepted brands may include outdoor-focused names such as Patagonia, Columbia, Outdoor Research and Mountain Hardwear, though items are evaluated case by case.
Some items will not be accepted for secondhand sale, including helmets of any kind, guns, knives, BMX bikes and electronics without UL ratings.
Consignors can bring in gently used items for review. Store staff will price, display and sell the items on the consignor’s behalf. Pricing is based on the original retail value, age, condition and demand for the item. For larger-ticket items, staff may also compare market values through secondhand resale sources.
For items that sell for less than $200, the consignor and store split the sale evenly. For items that sell for $200 or more, the consignor receives 70% of the final sale price and the store receives 30%.
Once an item sells, consignors can receive their portion as store credit, a check or donate it to a charity or community organization connected with the shop.
The donation option is also part of the store’s broader mission. Zach’s Bikes has worked with youth organizations and trail-building initiatives through its bike shop, and the consignment store is expected to expand that community support model.
Residents who want to clear out gear without receiving payment can donate items through the store. In that case, the selected organization is listed as the consignor and receives the consignor portion when the item sells.
Members of the Jackalopes youth mountain biking group line up at the start of a trail ride. The Klamath Falls program is supported by Zach’s Bikes and is among the community outdoor groups that can benefit through gear donations connected to the new consignment shop.
Items generally have three months to sell at full price before being discounted in later months. Items left for more than six months may be marked for pickup or donation, depending on the consignor’s preference and store policy.
The store said its broader purpose is rooted in the belief that outdoor access can have a meaningful impact on people’s lives, especially in a region with abundant recreation opportunities.
In Klamath Falls and the surrounding basin, the new consignment option adds another way for residents to get outside, reuse gear and support community-connected outdoor programs.
Click here to learn more about the program.
Cover image: Racks of gently used outdoor apparel and gear fill the new consignment shop at Zach’s Bikes in Klamath Falls. The store is designed to make outdoor recreation more affordable while giving quality used gear a second life. Photo courtesy of Zach’s Bikes.
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