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Gear Library

Gear Library

Providing access to outdoor gear to support your adventures.

The Mountaineers is deeply committed to helping folks explore, learn about, and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to get outside and enjoy our local outdoor spaces. We also know there are many obstacles to having a safe trip outside and our hope is to reduce the gear barrier through our Gear Library.

Already a Gear Library Member?

Click below to login to MyTurn and make a reservation.

Make a Reservation

New to the Gear Library?

Keep reading to learn more about the Gear Library and how to join as a Gear Library member.

Join the Gear Library

About the Gear Library

The Mountaineers Gear Library is a community resource to make Mountaineers courses, personal adventures, and group outings more sustainable and accessible for anyone interested in spending time outside. We use a reservation system called MyTurn to manage all gear rentals. Members borrow gear for a variety of reasons: because gear is expensive, because they are trying something new, or because they have a child who is growing. We invite you to join our gear lending community to make your outdoor exploration dreams a reality! 

Individuals, families, nonprofits, schools, and organized groups can borrow gear for the following activities: 

  • Hiking 
  • Car camping 
  • Backpacking 
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross-country skiing

Our Gear

The Gear Library has a wide variety of gear to support your hiking, backpacking, car camping, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing adventures. We offer outdoor gear and clothing, ranging from a youth size 8 through adult XXXL. 

Browse our Inventory

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  • Day hiking suggested gear list
  • Car camping suggested gear list
  • Backpacking suggested gear list
  • Snowshoeing suggested gear list
  • Cross-Country skiing suggested gear list

The gear library is an asset shared across many different members of our community. While we’d love to guarantee that gear will always be available, there may be times when certain types or sizes of gear is already in use. Requests are filled on a first come, first serve basis. 

Location & Hours

The Gear Library is located in the basement of our Seattle Program Center:

7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Gear pick-up and gear return is by appointment only during our open hours. 

  • Tuesdays: 3-6pm
  • Thursdays: 3-6pm
  • Fridays: 9am-12pm

You will select a pick-up time slot during the reservation process. We will confirm a return time during your rental pick-up.

Contact Us

Questions? Please get in touch!

  • Email us at gearlibrary@mountaineers.org
  • Call us at 206-521-6025

Reservation Process

The Mountaineers uses an online reservation system called MyTurn to manage our Gear Library rentals. Gear Library members will need to create an account on our MyTurn to view available inventory and submit gear reservations.

Anyone is able to view our Gear Library inventory online, but only paying Gear Library members can make reservations.

  • Gear must be reserved in advance. Requests should be submitted at least 5 days before you’d like to pick-up items. Gear may be reserved up to 45 days in advance and our default loan length is 7 days.
  • Gear must be picked-up and returned at our Seattle Program Center during a scheduled appointment time. You will select a gear pick-up time when submitting your reservation, and you will schedule a return appointment during gear pick-up.
  • You are responsible for bringing your gear back clean and dry. The Mountaineers will wash any clothing items in between rentals. Specific cleaning and return instructions will be included on with your rental.
  • You are responsible for gear that is lost or damaged due to negligent use. You'll receive an invoice for the cost of replacement or repair. If needed, we are happy to work with you on a payment plan or discuss volunteering in lieu of payment.
  • We love to see pictures of our gear in action and appreciate any photos you can share!

Gear Library After-Care Instructions

Gear Replacement & Repair Price List

Supporting the gear library

The support of volunteers makes the Gear Library a stronger program and we appreciate your contributions. Help us by: 

  • Volunteering with the gear library. We always need assistance organizing, inventorying, cleaning, and repairing gear. Email gearlibrary@mountaineers.org to get started!
  • Donating gently used gear. We accept gear in good condition that is 5 years old or newer. Donated gear will either be directly loaned through the Gear Library or resold with the proceeds benefiting the Gear Library. Please refer to this guide regarding what we can currently accept.
  • Donating to The Mountaineers. Gear inevitably wears out and breaks. Your financial support keeps our programs running and allows us to purchase new items! 

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

This resource belongs to the community. It exists so more people can get outside comfortably, safely, and affordably. We want it to work for you. If you have thoughts about how we can improve, please let us know at gearlibrary@mountaineers.org! 

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Thank you to Get Outdoors Leadville, Washington Trails Association, and the Outdoor Empowered Network for  sharing their expertise. We are thankful to be a part of the Gear Library community. 

Additionally, a big thank our partner organizations for their continued support: Adidas TERREX, Adventure Medical Kits, Bogs, Cascade Designs, Cocoon, Deuter, Helly Hansen, Jansport, King County, Kovea USA, Nikwax, Outdoor Research, Petzl, Patagonia, Rab USA, REI, Salomon, Sea to Summit, The Moccasin Lake Foundation, The North Face, Vasque, and Wise Owl Outfitters.

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Calender Icon Gear Library Hours

Gear pick-up and gear return is by appointment only during our open hours. 

  • Tuesdays: 3-6pm
  • Thursdays: 3-6pm
  • Fridays: 9am-12pm

You will select a pick-up time slot during the reservation process. We will confirm a return time during your rental pick-up.

The Gear Library is located in the basement of our Seattle Program Center:

7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Questions? Send us an email or give us a call at 206-521-6025.

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