We like to encourage every outdoor enthusiast to use their gear for as long as possible as a way to reduce waste and minimize our environmental footprint. However, when there’s absolutely no hope in repairing your damaged, beat-up, and well-worn gear it’s good to make an investment and buy new. But we are well aware that new gear can be very expensive and purchasing products at full price isn’t always in the budget. On the flip side, it can also seem risky to go for used or discounted outdoor gear if you don’t know where to look.