Used camping gear in Australia typically sells for A$38 to A$285 (about $27 to $200). Camping gear sells best as a coherent bundle for one type of trip, so group by use rather than throwing everything unrelated into one lot.
What camping gear is worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$287 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$244 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$187 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$129 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$72 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Recognised outdoor brands
- Original stuff sacks and pegs
What pulls it down
- Mildew from being packed away damp
- Perished elastic in poles and shock cord
Selling camping gear in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Lay everything out and photograph the full bundle
- List each piece individually in the description
Getting it ready
- Check every item works — light stoves, inflate mats, test zips and torches with fresh batteries.
- Air everything and make sure nothing was packed damp, since mould is the usual problem with stored gear.
Photograph
- The full bundle laid out so every item is visible
- Any brand labels grouped together
- Any tear, mould mark, missing part or perished seal
Put in the description
- Exactly what is included, item by item
- Brands of the significant items
- Condition of each, and whether everything has been tested
Contents and use: “2 Person Camping Bundle — Stove, Sleeping Bags, Mats, Lantern”. List the actual items in the title, because that is what buyers search. Saying who it suits — festival, family, wild camping — helps the right buyer find it.
April through August, peaking before summer holidays and the festival season. A camping bundle listed in November sells slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$287 a buyer pays is the A$287 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for camping gear.
- Selling camping gear in Sydney
- Selling camping gear in Melbourne
- Selling camping gear in Brisbane
- Selling camping gear in Perth
- Selling camping gear in Adelaide
- Selling camping gear in Gold Coast
- Selling camping gear in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell camping gear in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Does everything work?
Test each item and say which you have verified. Untested is acceptable when stated; implied working is not.
What is the most common problem?
Mildew from packing away damp. It stains and smells, and it is the first thing an experienced camper checks for.
Do I need to list every item?
Yes. A vague bundle listing gets questions and low offers; an itemised one sells.
More: how to sell camping gear, what camping gear is worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.