Love this place so much! Great prices and the team is always so friendly when I consign stuff. The new building is lovely.

Dropped off something for consignment. I didnt realize they were consignment store. I was hoping they would just buy the item from me. But the system is easy to use so I left the item there. Very helpful staff

Stopped by the new location in the RAD and found it underwhelming. The space feels dark and impersonal and lacks the warm feeling of the old store. There are fewer secondhand items for sale now and way more brand new, full-priced items. I miss the old Second Gear that was primarily oriented toward consigning and buying secondhand.

Good prices on new and used gear. The staff is friendly and very helpful. If you were a fan of the old frugal backpacker store, before they dropped most of the gear, this is the store for you.

I went to Second Gear to begin my search for hiking equipment. I had no intention of buying anything today, I just wanted to look around. Because of the knowledge and great customer service from Jack, I now have almost everything I need to spend a week on the AT. He answered all my questions and gave me some great advice based off of his camping experience. I spent a lot of time hiking with a pack during my 22 years in the Marine Corps, but it was really nice to get some solid recommendations from Jack today. Thanks!!!

I’ve had some outstanding help from staff members here. They are happy to help you and if something isn’t working, they will replace it. I had some hiking poles that stopped adjusting properly and a staff member replaced them for me. Glad this shop exists in Asheville! Also, great outdoor used shoe selection.

A great local spot to upcycle gear or grab a few necessities for backpacking, cycling, or paddling. Sometimes it may be hit or miss if you are looking for something very specific. However, there is usually something extraordinary to take home. They also have an excellent selection of local stickers. Definitely worth stopping by.

Calling this a consignment shop/used gear store is a HUGE stretch... I get that in this economy its hard to own a store that sells things for cheap, but selling generic camping stuff you can get at walmart for 3x-4x the price is INSANE, idk how this store is even still open... maybe cus one sale is enough to pay their rent for the month idk😅

Solid new and used gear at a fair price. Good selection of items. Good staff. Help if asked.

This is such a great place! I went hunting for rafting gear for my boyfriend and had no clue what to get and Colt showed me all the best things and was just incredibly helpful and patient with me not knowing anything about rafting loved my experience can’t wait to come back! Found a ten dollar rafting paddle! Like what a great price!!

Great prices, friendly & helpful staff. Mix of new & consignment items. Wish Id found it sooner

My family loves Second Gear. We visit every single time we got to Asheville or the surrounding area, which is quite a lot! They have an wide selection of products, both new and used, all affordably priced. They are dog friendly and carry many different types of dog products as well. You can also consign gear there, which is a good way to give a new life to your old outdoor supplies.

Love Second Gear!! Favorite local shop. The staff is always very friendly.

This store is amazing!! Lots of fun gear here and so much to look at. The employees are knowledgeable and sooo nice!!

Sweet selection of hiking sporting and other, some new and some not

I love the concept of this store, but they don’t really pull it off. I purchased a sleeping bag liner and used water 1 liter water bladder from second gear last week and they are both faulty. The sleeping bag liner had a broken zipper, and the bladder a leak. Sure, they’re used, but I’d hope that a consignment store would check for defects before selling. And sure; I could have checked more thoroughly, but sometimes it’s hard to find defects until you put them to use (such as the leak in the bladder lining!) After returning home, I looked these products up online and realized I could purchase them new, full price, for cheaper than I paid at second gear. Whaaat? Wish I’d had my phone to look up the equipment and compare prices! Really disappointing to see the price gouging, as I’d hope for better deals as a second hand shop. Might just be a slip that I got two faulty pieces of equipment, but I think the prices aren’t truly a discount like you might expect from a second hand store. ReGear (in Boone) has much better prices with the same concept, though a drive for many in Asheville. Regardless, I won’t be returning: I’ll look online for used pieces.

Rich hippies, pretending to be poor. Definitely would not recommend. Bad selection, gross place.

Excellent!! Super-friendly, knowledgeable & helpful staff, great assortment of gear at great prices!

Great store. Great prices. Friendly staff. Simple as that.

Best customer service in town!!!

Not cheap enough to dirtbag here but quality consignment gear and outdoor specific clothes. Great staff.

Excellent selection of gently worn clothing along with manufactors seconds. New items too.

Best outdoor second hand shop Ive ever been to. It is a joy every time. Great customer service, too.

Always find something I can use at a great price. Staff is always super helpful.

Always stop here when Im in Asheville. Great place to find used outdoor gear and unique stickers.

One of the employees; eric; replaced a broken tent pole for me. he spent like an hour working on it. so super friendly. kinda want to be friends with all of them. thanks again eric !!

Has great camping and outdoor life equipment for cheaper than other places.

Dear Eric, Thank you for your help at closing. You were equal parts helpful and hilarious, and it was much appreciated. Thanks for serving the WAVL community with class my friend.

Really excellent maps for the local area and good selection of women’s boots and footwear

My friend needed waterproof hiking boots Chris gave her lots of info on choosing a pair that will work well. Not Mia looked up what IPX 4 meant about a headlamp water resistance. All in all a relaxed and informative shopping experience.

Its like a way better version of play-it-again sports. This place has awesome outdoor gear for great prices. I wish I had known about this place a long time ago and probably would have a much thicker wallet. Also a great place to turn in your unused gear or technical apparel to get a few extra bucks.

Awesome staff and store that is well laid out and filled with some really great deals. I always begin with Second Gear for all my outdoor needs!

There seems to be a trend over the past 12 months that your prices continue to get higher and higher and also the refusing of gear and clothing. Clothing I can understand, but you recently refused a Thule rooftop basket extension and I listed it on eBay and sold in one week for $75. I would have been happy with $20 which is what I figured I would have got from you. You may want to re-look at your pricing structure and review your business plan. Are you wanting to be a full price retail store or sell good condition outdoor gear at incredible prices.

This store is well organized, especially for a second hand store. The items are all high quality, and we were able to find some great deals. The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.

Great selection of sporting gear and camping supplies, both used and new. Very friendly staff.

Second Gear is owned by a great group of guys. The store has a wide range of gear that will generally suit everyone’s budget and needs. The best part about it is you never know what you’ll find when you walk in. The consignment inventory changes daily. They always have the basics in stock (camp fuel, head lamps, ponchos, tent stakes, etc.) at retail prices that are competitive with other large retailers. There is a large parking lot around back that usually has a few empty spots. There are many restaurants nearby. I often see people stop by while they wait on a table. Second Gear hires intelligent folks that are good with customer service and knowledgeable about the outdoors. I highly recommend checking them first for all your needs. Buying used gear is a great way to cut down on consumer waste. You’re helping a local business, you’re helping the consignor selling the item, you’re helping a local charity that is chosen monthly, and you’re saving money. As a pro tip, that to many folks don’t know about, if you go to their website they have a real-time list of the consigned items that are currently for sale.If you’d rather make money you can bring in your used gear for consignment. They will take half of whatever the item sells for if you decide to receive cash. They only take 40% if you choose to get your cut in store credit. In my experience if you have decent stuff it sells pretty fast, espically during tourism season.

Very cool concept and an awesome place to find gently used outdoor gear for perfect prices. Staff was super helpful and friendly.

Great place to shop and consign!! Nice store with friendly staff and awesome gear, clothing and shoes. Parking can be tricky.

This place rocks! Tons of lightly used gear and clothes to outfit your next adventure. Staff was so helpful and had tons of guidance on the inventory as well as great advice regarding the area (on and off the trail).

Sencond Gear is a used outdoor gear shop that you can sale your used outdoor items and buy outdoor gear for good prices. They have a wide variety of products from cycling to hiking along with many others. The employees are friendly and helpful. It is easy to see from the road and there is free parking along the side of the street. Haywood Road is a cool area with a lot of restaurants.

You never know what treasure you will find each visit. Prices are good and the staff is friendly. They are stocking the store with a lot more new gear recently.

Im sorry but I have to give one star because the prices are sky high as if the backpacks and the rest of the gear are brand new, not too much cheaper than the Frugal which sells new gear, and likewise compared with other outdoors supply stores in the area as well. I must also mention when we walked in, the staff seemingly didnt even notice us, no greeting or offer of assistance to find anything, as they where too busy chatting with other customers from out of state. Not only is it on the other side of town but needless to say we wont be returning, not impressed.

I love this place. Really good merchandise. Really nice people.

I was on my through town when my back tire went out. An associate was ready to help me get back on the rode immediately. He was looking out for me and for that I am appreciative.

They have the hottest beefcakes behind the counter here, plus a great selection of used outdoors equipment. Prices are reasonable and the staff is knowledgeable. What could be better?

Great stuff! Good prices!

Ive always enjoyed supporting this business, its like a thrift store for backpacking and related gear. They will help you to sell any relevant gear that you no longer need (I have done it many times) and Ive also found great items here like pants, shoes, packs, water bottles and pretty much anything you could need related to camping or backpacking. They also carry a decent amount of new items but are mostly a used-goods store. I only have good experiences here!Edit: I just returned to the store after deciding I wanted to buy a pack they had the other week. Initially I was sad when I realized that someone else had bought it, but I ended up finding an even better one at a lower price! I had a nice talk with the fellow, yet another cool experience :D

Best place to buy or sell gear!

I love the idea of this place, reusing gear is wonderful! However I give it a low review because I called and asked them to hold something for me that I had just seen in there. They said sure! She knew who I was because we had a long conversation. When I came back to get it, the same salesperson who said she would hold it told me it was put back. An apology seemed quite insincere. Very very frustrating! I never leave bad reviews but this really got to me.

Second Gear consistently has such friendly employees, fair prices, and a wonderful atmosphere. I love this shop and vale its importance in the Asheville outdoor community! Check it out when youre in town

I like to check out and see what is new in the inventory every so often I found some very rare and very functional camping items here. I’ve also sold a many items here and received a good percentage from the sales

Ive had great experiences at Second Gear in the last two years. Ive made more than $300 for items sold. It was great to do my Christmas shopping with the credit! The staff is friendly and helpful.

Weve only had good experiences at Second Gear. The staff have been cheerful and helpful. They dont always have certain items, but weve bought new and used things, and the gear was reasonably priced for the quality and apparent wear. I just bought two pairs of consigned pants and a jacket for my son. Theyre all in fantastic shape - they look like theyve never been worn. I looked up the brands online, I discovered I had paid a third the cost of those pants new and half the cost of the jacket new. VERY happy with the pricing. Since the remodel, the store is also easier to navigate.

I was looking for used bike and accessories. I fortunately found one I am considering, but they didnt have any bike accessories. Lots of clothes and sleeping bags and hammocks and a few other accessories. Super duper helpful staff!

This place is great, and the staff there are so helpful!! Highly recommend

Nothing but good experiences here. They are some older gear in here and its still functional, everything Ive gotten there works. Staff is friendly and helpful. Just finished the remodle and looks great!

Used to love this place, but its been increasingly stocked with new, expensive gear. Now it is difficult to find second-hand items when I go there. There are plenty of places to go for new gear... there is only one place like second gear... what happened??

Shopped at second gear twice now and both times found nice jackets at a great price

Good place to stop for good name brand gear in a pinch, but do yourself a favor and check prices online literally ANYWHERE else before buying. If you don’t need the gear immediately, get to the nearest spot where you have cellular data (store is a dead zone) and make sure you’re not paying too much for something you could wait just a few days for brand new or slightly used from Amazon or eBay, respectively.Places to shop for gear in order of most to least sensible:1. Steep & Cheap2. eBay3. Amazon4. REI (their dividends program and garage sales make most gear, especially their own, very reasonable)5. Craigslist6. Stranger offering you candy in a dark alleyway7. Second Gear

These guys are great! Ive gotten a lot of quality items at their store, and they have sold some items for me as well.I make it a point to stop in every few weeks just to see new items. Some great deals!

Always a great selection of clothes, great prices, and always friendly service. We love shopping here!

Cool stuff at a reasonable price!

Some friends and I drove up from Atlanta last weekend to climb Mount Mitchell. We reached the summit successfully on Friday, but one of our crew blew out a boot. We headed straight to 2nd Gear. Not only did he find a great deal on some lightly used boots, but the guys that worked there gave us directions to a great camp spot for Saturday night. I will be back and will proudly shill for them with their sticker on my Jeep.

I Love Second gear! The staff is the best! I find gems in there all the time!

Trek 2300 bike I purchased at Second Gear is turning out to be more than I hoped for . I am amazed at how much lighter and faster it is than my old mtn. bike. And best of all I got a really good deal. Dont say my deals alway work out but this one appears to be a good one.

Great prices on quality gear...shop often since inventory moves quickly. Excellent customer service!

I was pretty excited when I heard about this place because they sell used parts. Well what they attempt to sell is worn-out parts at near new prices. No thanks.

Great deals on active apparel and outdoor sport items. Best in WNC

Awesome employees willing to give great advice on things to do in the area, clothing, gear, and anything else.

There might be a few gems here, but good luck finding them. Not much organization, OLD gear at absurd prices. Someone here needs to learn to say no. There was a 10+ year old snowboard in the window for $300. What a joke.

Very nice shop with lower prices than msrp plus is a consignment shop so you help other generous donors

Minimum selection of gear besides clothing. More affordable than other backpacking shops in the area, of course, but some things still seemed pricier than they could have - or should have - been.

An excellent rotation of new and gently used gear and clothing.

I would call this a pawnshop for anything that has to do with outdoor activities. They got bikes, clothing, shoes, accessories basically everything your regular outdoor goods store would have. Just with a mix of used gear, which is priced pretty fairly btw.VHD

Always happy with the selection and service! Great used gear here!

Always what Im looking for, and always a discount!

Great place to find gear and clothing for your trip without breaking the bank.

My go-to for hiking/backpacking gear and outdoor footwear. A wonderful staff that has is extremely helpful.

Great shop for outdoor gear and apparel.

Great reuse place for excellent camping gear and nice camping clothes

Ive consigned with Second Gear for a couple of months now and have sold them both shoes and apparel. I love and want to continue support small local businesses because I work at one in the area. I was disappointed this afternoon when I walked in to see if they would accept a couple pairs of Altras and a some Oiselle shorts because theyve consigned them from me before. The woman behind the counter seemed new and didnt really have a clue what she was doing. First, she said that she had never heard of the brand and that they wouldnt take my shorts, even though theyve taken Oiselle before. Then she changed her statement and said that they werent accepting ANY apparel when it clearly states on the site that they are accepting spring and summer outdoor apparel. Its fine, just a pair of shorts, I can deal with it. Then she moves on to the shoes and says she cant accept them because shes never heard of the brand Altra and because theyre not trail shoes. Ive sold both trail AND road shoes with Second Gear. Anything from Solomon, Brooks, Topo, Mizuno, etc. I wish she had just said that they were full at the moment and to try back later, but instead she left me feeling frustrated. Running is also an outdoor sport.

One of our favorite places to stop on Asheville. Will always find a deal

Great selection pretty reasonable prices

Happy-helpful staff, lots of gear and great prices!! 10 out of 10

I was looking for a specific item for an upcoming hike. The staff was very helpful to help me determine what would be best of their available current inventory.

Very helpful staff and smoking deals. Hung out for an hour and walked out with three black diamond lights.

Many of the new items instock are weird faux brands that arent necessarily well priced. Quality name brand items are usually overpriced. Theres an extra amount that Im willing to pay to support a local business but this exceeds it.Every once in a while a good used piece of clothing comes around as with most used gear shops. Ive rarely found good deals on hardgoods unless they are mispriced such as easton ultralight stakes priced the same as the solid aluminum hook ones (crazy).When I took a lot of my used items in, I was doing it as an alternative to the goodwill so wasnt too perturbed by not seeing much return. However its pretty crazy to see a mystery fill-power down jacket from the 90s priced at 60 bucks and when all was said and done, I only saw 20 dollars for the Arcteryx Jacket I left there.Couldve definitely made more money on craigslist or ebay if I had the time.

Nicw people and good deals

Second gear

Good used gear and nice staff

Great place to find great gear

Second hand adventure gear! Awesome place and friendly people!

Whos going to pay $98 for used shoes? Whos going to pay $16 for A pair if socks that can be bought for $6 new?

Friendly, knowledgeable cheap and a great selection!

Really steep prices for used gear, and the selection was thin pickings. Would not recommend wasting your time bargain hunting here.

Great deals on equipment and clothing

Excellent prices, service, and items.

As others have noted - customer service is not high on their list of priorities

Good place, good prices

Always a pleasure!