Used camping gear in the UAE typically sells for AED 99 to AED 740 (about $27 to $200). Camping bundles sell better than individual items, because buyers are usually kitting out for a first trip.
What camping gear is worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 741 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 630 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 482 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 334 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 185 | 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
- Everything clean, dry and free of mildew
- Original stuff sacks and pegs
What pulls it down
- Mildew from being packed away damp
- Incomplete bundles with key items absent
Selling camping gear in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check every item is dry and mildew-free
- List each piece individually in the description
Getting it ready
- Sort into a coherent set: what someone would actually take on one trip.
- Check every item works — light stoves, inflate mats, test zips and torches with fresh batteries.
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- The two or three best items individually
- 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
- Whether anything was stored damp, and any mould or perishing
Bulky and often heavy in aggregate. Weigh the parcel before quoting, or offer collection, which suits larger bundles better.
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 AED 741 a buyer pays is the AED 741 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 the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for camping gear.
- Selling camping gear in Dubai
- Selling camping gear in Sharjah
- Selling camping gear in Abu Dhabi
- Selling camping gear in Al Ain
- Selling camping gear in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell camping gear in the UAE?
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 and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Has it been stored dry?
Answer honestly. Gear packed away damp develops mould and a smell that never fully leaves, and buyers can detect it immediately.
Should I sell camping gear as a bundle?
Usually yes. Buyers are often kitting out from scratch, and a complete bundle sells faster and for more than the pieces separately.
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.
More: how to sell camping gear, what camping gear is worth, or Sports & Outdoors across the United Arab Emirates.