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​​Outdoor gear on a table.Let's swap! All are invited to join us at the ​Earth Day ​Outdoor Gear Swap. Bring items to leave and take items that are new to you. Donations to the swap are not required to bring items home with you.

Location

Thomp​son County Park, Dakota Lodge

Date

Monday, April 20, 2026

Time

Swap from 4-7 p.m.
Early drop-off from noon-3​ p.m.

Accepted i​tems

Camping

  • Tents
  • Backpacks
  • Sleeping bags

Skiing and snowboarding

  • Bindings
  • Boots
  • Poles
  • Goggles

Biking

  • Panniers
  • Bags
  • Lights

Hiking

  • Poles
  • Binoculars
  • Headlamps
  • Flashlights

Fishing

  • Working fishing poles
  • Tackle and tackle boxes
  • Fishing line

Clothing and apparel

  • All outdoor clothing – kids and adult sizes​

Not accepted items

  • Oversized items that don't fit in a vehicle
  • Guns, knives or any type of weapons
  • Motorized items
  • Load-bearing rock-climbing equipment
  • Helmets
  • Items that have been recalled
  • Hazardous waste
  • Broken items
  • Fishing hooks
  • Skiis
  • Snowboards​

 


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