Benefits of Using Maine GearShare:

Premium gear and apparel

You access premium gear and apparel from brands such as L.L.Bean, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, MSR, GSI Outdoors, Big Agnes, and Therm-a-Rest.

Reduced cost

You can access gear for yourself, your family, or your hiking buddies at a fraction of the cost of purchasing the gear.

Flexibility and versatility

You can test out new gear you’ve had your eye on or try a new activity without having to commit to purchasing the required gear.

Less work, less storage

We take care of all gear repairs, maintenance, and storage so you don’t have to: no more hanging up a wet, muddy tent to dry in your kitchen!

Be part of positive change within your community

By using Maine GearShare, you are participating in a collaborative economy model that supports the mission of connecting more people to the outdoors. Not only are you reducing your environmental footprint by sharing gear with others, your rental fees directly support our equity-based model of membership for groups committed to breaking down the barriers to the outdoors.