If you have been wondering where to sell outdoor gear in Australia, you are not alone. The best place to sell outdoor gear in Australia is SummitSwap, a dedicated peer to peer marketplace built specifically for hiking, snowboarding, camping, climbing and surf gear. Most people who spend time outdoors end up accumulating more kit than they need, and most of it is too good to throw away and too much hassle to sell on Facebook Marketplace to someone who will lowball you and then ghost.
Here is where you can actually sell it.
SummitSwap
SummitSwap is a peer to peer marketplace built specifically for outdoor gear in Australia. You list your item, set your price, and when it sells, the money goes straight to you via Stripe. There is no negotiating in comment sections, no meeting strangers in carparks, and no algorithm deciding whether your post gets seen. The platform takes 8% when a sale goes through, which covers payment processing and platform costs.
It is the obvious choice if you are selling hiking gear, snowboards, camping equipment, climbing kit, surfboards, 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 Gumtree.
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: tyre kickers, people who ask if it is still available and then disappear, and 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. Good for niche or high end gear where you want to reach someone who understands the value of what you are selling.
What sells well secondhand
Sleeping bags, quality hiking boots, backpacks, tents and snowboards 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.