Used tents in Burnaby typically sell for C$57 to C$375 (about $40 to $270). Tents look fine folded and fail in the field, so buyers care about waterproofing and poles far more than cosmetic condition.
Selling a tent in Burnaby
Burnaby sits directly east of the largest city in the province and contains a major university on a mountain, one of the largest shopping centres in the country and a great deal of film production. It is dense, diverse and connected by rapid transit rather than suburban in any traditional sense.
The university clears student housing every spring, and the rental market across the region is expensive enough that people move frequently. Tower living also means furniture is sold rather than stored when it no longer fits.
The rapid transit line runs through the city and the stations are the natural meeting points for anything portable. Tower housing is common, so confirm lift access and loading-bay booking before agreeing to collect furniture.
Burnaby, in British Columbia, has around 250,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Burnaby
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Sell your Tent in Burnaby
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What tents are worth
What lifts the price
- A flysheet with intact waterproof coating
- Recognised outdoor brands with spares available
What pulls it down
- Delaminated or flaking waterproof coating
- Missing inner tents or pegs
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the flysheet coating for flaking on the inside
- Flex every pole section and check the shock cord tension
Getting it ready
- Pitch it in a garden or park. It confirms completeness, reveals damage, and gives you the photograph that sells it.
- Check the seams and the groundsheet for leaks, and make sure it is bone dry before packing — a damp tent grows mould in the bag.
Photograph
- The interior, showing the sleeping area and any inner compartments
- The seams, groundsheet and any tear, patch or worn zip
Put in the description
- Brand, model and season rating
- Waterproof rating if known, and the condition of seams, zips and groundsheet
Packs small and posts easily, which is unusual for camping gear. Weigh the packed bag before quoting, since family tents are heavier than they look.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (British Columbia)
Common questions
Where can I sell a tent in Burnaby?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. The rapid transit line runs through the city and the stations are the natural meeting points for anything portable. Tower housing is common, so confirm lift access and loading-bay booking before agreeing to collect furniture.
Is it complete with all poles and pegs?
Count them against the manual and confirm. Missing poles are the classic used tent problem and often model-specific to replace.
How much is a tent worth in Burnaby?
Most used tents change hands for C$57 to C$375 (about $40 to $270). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a tent across Canada, what tents are worth, everything second hand in Burnaby, or Sports & Outdoors in Burnaby.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.