Adventure Awaits: How to Explore Maine Without Buying the Gear
Most of us love Maine’s outdoors. With endless options for hiking, birding, exploring, Maine has exactly what you need to find your inner wilderness vibe. But what if you don’t have all of the gear to get out there and climb away?
The Maine Gear Library Network has your back and feet! It’s a community powered program that lets residents borrow wilderness equipment and tools like kayaks, snowshoes, backpacks, bikes, and so much more.
It’s provided for you at a low cost, so you can get outside without worrying about breaking the bank. Outdoor gear is not cheap as we all know.
Adventure Without the Price Tag: Maine’s Gear Library Lets You Borrow the Wild
But this isn’t just primarily about saving your money it’s about being sustainable. And by borrowing this gear, it will keep it out of landfills and lower waste.
This is extremely smart for Maine’s mountains, streams, and bodies of water. It also helps with our beautiful animals that call this place home.
According to their website their mission is pretty amazing,
"By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places."
Make sure to have Alexa remind you that October 18th from 11:00am-4:00pm you can pop over to the Gear Again Festival, happening at Portland Gear Hub (155 Washington Ave) and uncover the treasure that will help you explore Maine’s wildlife.
From tents to sleeping bags and all the camping gear, this annual sale is also helping an awesome nonprofit that wants to make the great outdoors accessible for everyone.
You very own adventure is waiting, and now you don’t need to spend a buttload to get it!
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