Cover photo courtesy of Bri Loveall
A new gear consignment shop is set to open in Spokane on the heels of the recent closure of Rambleraven. The Evergreen Gear Exchange, led by James and Abby Nisbet, will open at a location soon to be disclosed and will provide a curated collection of used gear for all adventure levels.
The Nisbets were inspired to open shop when their love of Spokane recreation met environmental concerns regarding the outdoors gear industry. “This is an awesome business model that does so much good,” says Abby. “It gets more people outdoors exploring and appreciating nature. It’s also a convenient way for people to get good value for gear they no longer want or use. It’s the friendliest option for the environment.”
The Nisbets, who enjoy hiking, biking, camping, snowboarding and paddling, have considered first-hand how daunting it is to outfit their three kids to share in their outdoor passions. Not having a good local option for used gear was a big motivator for them to start the company. And even companies like Patagonia, they point out, who work very hard to be environmentally conscious, say that buying used is the best for the planet. In that spirit, the Nisbets plan to source everything that they can for the store second-hand, from computers to clothing racks.
Noting the rapid outdoor recreation growth in Spokane, the Nisbets also plan to use their business to partner with local outdoors advocacy groups to protect and expand local outdoors spaces. “We really want The Evergreen Gear Exchange to be a hub for our outdoors community. We are hoping to create an environment where people can connect with one another over their shared love of outdoor adventures,” says Abby.
Stay tuned on social media and at www.evergreengearexchange.com for updates on the grand opening of the shop on March 15.
