Which Berghaus pieces hold their value
- Extrem-series shells, which are the technical top of the range and are bought by people who know the line by name
- Jackets with intact taped seams and a membrane that has not gone tacky, which is what separates a usable shell from a jacket-shaped object
- Trango and other long-running rucksacks, which are simple, repairable and sell steadily second hand
- Down jackets that still loft, where the fill is what carries the price
And what pulls the price down
- Delaminated waterproof membranes, where the inner face has gone sticky or is flaking — this cannot be repaired and ends the garment
- Peeling seam tape, which is the first visible stage of the same failure and means the jacket will leak at the seams
- Worn-out durable water repellent finish, where the face fabric wets through — this one is renewable with a proofing wash and worth saying so
- Frayed rucksack shoulder straps and hip belts, which take the load and cannot be replaced on most models
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- Turn a shell inside out and photograph the inner face: a smooth even surface is sound, while tackiness or flaking is delamination
- Check the taped seams along their length and photograph any lifting, because that is where buyers expect the honest detail
- The interior label names the membrane and the model, both of which buyers search for directly
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Berghaus items are worth
The most-searched Berghaus items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Berghaus range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Tent | £32–£210 | £30–£200 (~$43–$280) |
| Winter Coat | £26–£126 | £25–£120 (~$35–$168) |
| Puffer Jacket | £21–£105 | £20–£100 (~$28–$140) |
| Backpack | £16–£74 | £15–£70 (~$21–$99) |
| Parka | £26–£126 | £25–£120 (~$35–$168) |
| Hiking Boots | £26–£94 | £25–£90 (~$35–$125) |
| Rucksack | £16–£79 | £15–£75 (~$21–$105) |
| Fleece | £10–£52 | £10–£50 (~$13–$69) |
| Sleeping Bag | £13–£74 | £12–£70 (~$17–$99) |
| Raincoat | £16–£63 | £15–£60 (~$21–$84) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Berghaus value guide
Selling Berghaus on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Berghaus worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Berghaus resale turns on one specific failure. Waterproof membranes delaminate with age, and a jacket that has gone sticky inside is finished regardless of how good the outside looks. Each guide below says which Berghaus lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Berghaus?
Turn a shell inside out and photograph the inner face: a smooth even surface is sound, while tackiness or flaking is delamination. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Berghaus worth?
Across the 11 guides here, from about £10 to £210 (roughly $13 to $280) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.