Where to Buy Used Hunting Gear Online

Quality hunting gear is expensive. A full Sitka layering system can run north of $1,500. KUIU and First Lite aren’t cheap either. But here’s what most hunters figure out eventually: you don’t have to pay retail to wear premium gear. The used market is full of lightly worn jackets, pants, and packs at 40 to 60 percent off retail.

The question is where to find it. Here’s a breakdown of your options.

Facebook Marketplace and BST Groups

The most popular option, but also the riskiest. Facebook hunting BST groups have massive selection because everyone’s on Facebook. The downside is significant: no buyer protection, rampant scams, inconsistent pricing, and the constant risk of paying for something that never shows up. You’re essentially trusting a stranger based on a profile picture.

eBay

eBay has buyer protection and a dispute process, which puts it ahead of Facebook. But hunting gear gets buried in a sea of unrelated listings, the fees are steep for sellers (which inflates prices for buyers), and finding the right size in the right camo pattern takes serious patience.

GearTrade

GearTrade focuses on outdoor gear broadly, from climbing to skiing to camping. Hunting gear exists there but it’s a small fraction of the inventory. If you’re specifically looking for Sitka, KUIU, or other hunting-specific brands, you’ll spend a lot of time scrolling past ski jackets.

Reddit and Forums

Subreddits like r/GearTrade and hunting forums like Rokslide have active buy/sell sections. The community is knowledgeable, which means listings tend to be accurately described and fairly priced. The downside is limited selection, no payment protection, and you’re doing everything manually.

Second Nature USA

Built from the ground up for hunters. Second Nature USA is a marketplace focused exclusively on used hunting gear from brands like Sitka, KUIU, First Lite, Lacrosse, Vortex, and more. Every listing shows the retail price next to the selling price so you can see exactly what you’re saving. Payments are secure with buyer protection, sellers are verified with reviews, and shipping labels are built in.

The catalog is focused, so you’re not digging through irrelevant listings. Search by brand, category, size, condition, and price range. If you’re looking for a specific Sitka jacket in size Large, you can find it in under 30 seconds.

The Bottom Line

If you want cheap and don’t mind the risk, Facebook groups work. If you want broad selection with some protection, eBay is fine. But if you want a platform built for hunters, with buyer protection, fair pricing, and a community that understands what a Sub Alpine Kelvin jacket is, Second Nature USA is the move.