Planning a vacation in the great outdoors in the next year?
Nows the time to start thinking about new gear and how you might get it for less.
The savings will give you more cash to spend on the outdoor adventures themselves.
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AtGear Tradeyou can buy both new and used equipment.
Its time to get out there.
But theres always the question of what to do with all the bulky skis and snowboards that are left.
The answer is usually to sell them cheaply.
While the selection might not be great post-ski season, the prices are.
Another option is to buy used ski equipment viaGearTrade.com.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
November through January are also good times to purchase when people are searching for holiday gifts.
Surfboards and paddleboards should be stored out of the sun in a cool, dry place, Appleby says.
And while many items can be purchased secondhand, Appleby cautions against purchasing water sports equipment this way.
Dont want to store it for a year before youll get to use it?
Memorial Day usually draws major lake equipment sales, as does Christmas.
The worst time to purchase these items is spring, when the new inventory arrives in the stores.
But it’s possible for you to also get good deals on Black Friday and around the Christmas season.
Save even more by asking to purchase a demo bike.
These are the bikes that shops lend to prospective buyers.
They tend to be well-maintained, and are the equivalent of an open box item in an electronics store.
double-check to look in the used sections as well because thats where better deals can be found.
Want a better deal?
Look for these on EBay or Craigslist, or scour local Facebook Marketplace listings.
Youll save:20 percent
Where to buy:REI;Backcountry
Danielle Braff is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
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