5 Reasons to Shop Small at OGE This Holiday Season

Outdoor Gear Exchange has proudly supplied the Burlington, Vermont community with quality outdoor gear for over thirty years. That’s thirty years worth of adventure, and thirty years refining our business to be more than just a retailer. This year, more than ever, we’re confident that shopping small will deliver more than a warm-and-fuzzy feeling this Holiday Season.

1. Expert Staff to Make Sure you Get the Right Gift

A love for the outdoors, and a passion for exploring it, is a core value at Outdoor Gear Exchange that is ingrained in every one of our staff members. No matter how you like to get outside, chances are there’s a member of our staff who is deeply knowledgeable about that activity. If you’re shopping for someone else, our staff will have valuable input on a game-changing piece of gear that’s within your budget. We’re united by a passion for the outdoors, and are always thrilled to get customers outfitted with the equipment they need to feel confident on their next adventure.

2. A Return Policy Like None Other

Outdoor Gear Exchange is committed to getting you the exact gear you need - if you’re not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we’ll do everything in our power to make it right. With a generous 90-day return window, you’ll have plenty of time to decide whether it was the right purchase for you, and get it back to us in case you would like to make an exchange. Even if you’re buying a gift for a loved one across the country, they’ll have plenty of time to exchange it for their preferred color or a more comfortable size.

3. Shopping Local Supports the Local Community

On countless occasions, Outdoor Gear Exchange has hosted fundraisers to benefit non-profit organizations that improve the lives of Vermonters every day. Through various initiatives, Outdoor Gear Exchange has raised thousands of dollars for organizations like Vermont Adaptive, the Green Mountain Club, VMBA, the Vermont Youth Conservation Corp, and many others. By shopping at OGE, you are showing your support for these initiatives and the local businesses that put their own resources towards them.

4. A One-Stop Shopping Destination

Located in downtown Burlington, Outdoor Gear Exchange offers one-stop shopping for every outdoor enthusiast (the ones that made the ‘nice” list, that is.) The convenience of being able to park once, then shop all the great local retailers on the pedestrian-friendly Church Street Marketplace to get all of your holiday shopping done in one afternoon cannot be beat!

Plus, from now until the end of the year, get $5 off your in-store purchase when you show them this graphic:

5. FREE SHIPPING for Locals!

Even if you can't make it downtown this holiday season, you can still support your local outdoor gear shop by shopping online and getting it delivered to your door for FREE! From now through December 15, ALL orders going to a Vermont address will ship for free (no need to meet the usual $69 threshold!)

With decades of experience, the most capable gear on the market, a dedicated customer service team, and meaningful engagement in the Burlington, Vermont community, a purchase at OGE does more for you and your community.

Simplify the gift of adventure with a gift card from Outdoor Gear Exchange. An OGE gift card is an easy way to let the outdoor enthusiast in your life pick exactly what gear they need - in store, or online! They’re also valid in our consignment basement!