Outdoor Gear Shouldn’t Be a Barrier
The Outside Perspectives Gear Collective is a new community-powered gear sharing system designed to make outdoor experiences more accessible, affordable, and less overwhelming.
Launching Spring 2027!!
Too Much Gear Sits Unused
Outdoor recreation often comes with significant barriers.
Equipment can be expensive.
Storage can be difficult.
Maintenance takes time.
And for many families and organizations, investing in gear for an activity they may only try once just doesn’t make sense.
A Shared Resource for Adventure
The Gear Collective is a community-supported outdoor gear system designed to help more people access meaningful outdoor experiences.
It’s about more than gear. It’s about;
- removing barriers
- building confidence
- creating opportunities for connection
- opportunities for growth
- and access to adventure
Designed for Real People
Families
Try new activities without purchasing expensive equipment.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Access gear when you need it without storing everything year-round.
First-Time Adventurers
Explore new experiences with less risk and financial commitment.
Community Organizations
Expand opportunities for participants through shared resources.
Access Creates Opportunity
At Outside Perspectives, we’ve spent more than a decade helping people experience growth through meaningful shared experiences.
Again and again,
we saw the same challenge:
People wanted to participate but lacked the equipment, resources, or confidence to get started.
The Gear Collective is our response.
By sharing resources, reducing costs, and supporting access, we can help more people experience the benefits of outdoor recreation and community connection.
Membership Has Its Benefits
The Gear Collective is designed to be more than a rental program.
Membership helps make outdoor experiences more affordable, accessible, and connected while providing access to discounts, resources, training, and community opportunities.
Individual Membership
Gear Access
- 25% off gear rentals
Services
- 25% off gear delivery and p/u services (if available)
- 25% off gear cleaning/repair services
- 30 minutes of trip planning consultation annually
Education & Training
- Free volunteer trainings
- 50% off Skills Days & Outdoor Basics Workshops
- 10% off Wilderness First Aid (WFA) trainings
- Member pricing on additional trainings and workshops
Community
- Access to Gear Collective community events
- Early bird access to gear swaps
- Community-building opportunities
- Early access to new programs and opportunities
Family Membership
Everything included in Individual Membership, plus:
- Membership covers your entire household
- 1 hour of trip planning or gear consultation annually
- Access to family-focused outdoor programs and skill days
- Greater value on rental discounts for family gear packages
Become a Founding Member
Founding Members are helping build the Gear Collective before it officially launches.
Your support helps us acquire equipment, develop systems, expand access, and create a sustainable community resource for years to come.
As a thank you, Founding Members receive:
- Lifetime access to a 20% discount on future monthly memberships
- Exclusive Founding Member recognition
- Founding Member T-Shirt
- The satisfaction of helping bring this vision to life
Single Membership Supporter: $12/month
Family Membership Supporter: $20/month
The Gear Collective Launches Spring 2027
Over the coming months, we’ll be building inventory, refining systems, gathering community feedback, and creating the partnerships needed to make the Gear Collective successful.
The best way to support the project today is by becoming a Founding Member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to rent gear right now?
Not yet. The Gear Collective is currently in development and is expected to launch in Spring 2027.
Do I need to become a Founding Member to use the Gear Collective?
No. The Gear Collective will be available to the broader community once it launches.
What does my Founding Membership support?
Your contribution helps fund equipment purchases, infrastructure development, software systems, storage solutions, and community access initiatives.
Will memberships be available after launch?
Yes. Founding Members simply receive special recognition and lifetime discounted membership pricing.
Help Build Something Bigger Than Gear
The Gear Collective is about more than equipment.
It’s about creating a community resource that helps more people access meaningful outdoor experiences.
Join us as we build it.
