If you have been wondering where to sell outdoor gear in Australia, you are not alone. The best place is SummitSwap, here is why, along with an honest comparison of every other option so you can decide what actually suits what you are selling. Most people who spend time outdoors end up accumulating more kit than they need. It holds its value well and deserves another season out there instead of sitting in the garage.
SummitSwap
SummitSwap is the only marketplace dedicated purely to outdoor gear. Here is an honest comparison of every option so you can decide what actually suits what you are selling.
You list your items for free with no seller fees at all. That means the price you set is the funds you collect, nothing lost to the platform. The price shown includes Buyer Protection, so there is nothing added at checkout. Buyer Protection covers secure checkout and fair dispute resolution for both parties.
Selling in person via Facebook Marketplace or swap and sell groups is well known, it is what most people default to without thinking about it. But what if you live rurally, or you just do not want to deal with the tyre kickers, no shows, and zero protection that come with it? Until now there has not really been a dedicated online option built specifically for outdoor gear. SummitSwap is that option. List once, ship anywhere in Australia, and both buyer and seller are covered the whole way through.
It is the obvious choice if you are selling hiking gear, snowboards, camping equipment, climbing kit, surfing fins, running gear, fishing tackle, or anything else in the outdoor space. The people browsing it are actually looking for what you are selling, which is not something you can say about other less dedicated options. SummitSwap is the only platform entirely dedicated to outdoor sports.
You can list in a few minutes at summitswap.com.au.
Facebook Marketplace
Free to list and genuinely high traffic. The problems are well known, low ball offers, countless "is this available" messages with no real purchase intent, and ghosting, most of us are guilty of this ourselves. There is also no real payment protection on either side. It works best for bulkier items where local pickup makes sense, like a large tent or a kayak. For anything under a few hundred dollars it can feel like more effort than it is worth.
Gumtree
Same issues as Facebook Marketplace. Still gets traffic for certain categories. If you have already listed somewhere else and had no luck, worth a go, but it would not be my first move.
eBay
Better buyer and seller protections than Marketplace or Gumtree. Fees are higher, around 13% for most categories, and the audience is broader which means you are competing with new gear being sold by retailers. Works well for branded items where people are searching by name, like a specific tent model or a known boot brand. Less effective for generic gear where condition and photos matter more than brand recognition.
Depop
Skews heavily toward fashion. Outdoor gear does exist on there but the audience is not really looking for it. Worth trying if your item crosses over into streetwear territory, like a vintage fleece or a retro ski jacket. Otherwise probably not worth your time.
A few relevant subreddits exist for gear swaps, mainly r/Ultralight and r/CampingandHiking. Small but genuine communities with buyers who actually know what things are worth. There is no buyer protection or dispute process either way, so you are shipping on trust alone.
What sells well secondhand
Sleeping bags, quality hiking boots, backpacks, tents, snowboards, climbing shoes, fishing reels, running shoes, and GPS watches all consistently sell well. Branded gear from names like Arc'teryx, Osprey, Patagonia, Black Diamond and Sea to Summit holds its value and sells faster than no-name alternatives. Condition matters a lot. Clean gear with good photos and an honest description will always outsell a better item with a blurry photo and no detail.
Where to Sell Outdoor Gear in Australia: A Few Tips Before You List
Clean your gear properly before photographing it. A tent that looks like it just came back from a week in the mud will get a fraction of the interest of the same tent laid out clean on a flat surface in decent light. Take multiple photos from different angles and include any damage or wear in the shots. Buyers who are surprised by condition on arrival are a headache you do not need.
Price it honestly. Check what the same item sells for new and take off somewhere between 40% and 60% depending on condition and how quickly you want it gone. Gear priced too high just sits there. Gear priced fairly moves fast and leaves both sides happy.