Outdoor gear can be expensive. Renting or borrowing first helps you learn what you really need.
Guide
- Borrow from friends and family for first trips
- Rent from outdoor shops, some universities or rec centers
- Buy items you'll use often and that need to fit, like boots
- See our gear guide for item-by-item verdicts
General educational information. Check conditions, rules and fees before you go. Thrifty Trailblazer isn't paid by any outdoor brand, retailer or booking site.