08/23/2026
as the weather turns and hikers and cyclists pull cold weather gear from closets ....
π’ please consider donating no longer used gear suitable for winter survival to ministries that help the homeless get by
if you pass it on to me* I get it to those living outside in Berlin and Littleton
β’ tents
β’ dry bags
β’ coats
β’ boots
β’ socks
β’ under-layers
β’ snowpants
β’ rope, carabiners, etc
β’ hats, gloves, mittens, balaclavas, gaiters
β’ jet boils and fuel
β’ freeze dried etc food
β’ pads/ ground covers
β’ sleeping bags
β’ bivy and bothy
β’ hot hands and mylar
β’ headlamps and lights
β’ batteries
β’ battery packs
not limited to above β«οΈ
but please Adult clothing only
there are surely bins π¦ close to your homes and thrift stores to donate to
β happy to help you find charity near you
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please reserve any judgement on how someone came to be homeless
-- they can't sober up, repent, or payback the taxpayer if they freeze to death, right?
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I am not affiliated with any one organization nor am I a registered charity (nor do I need to be)
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yes, you can just bring unused gear to a thrift store but
while it's always good for an outdoorsy person to score a deal
it's imperative to me that as much of that gear goes to those who can't afford to buy those deals for themselves simply so they can survive
(most have no transportation to shop)
* if you give it to me please make sure it's in plastic bag that can close/tie shut
-- it will go in truck bed and it may rain (double bagged is best)
β‘οΈβοΈβͺοΈ please share to various outdoors groups π thanks
Maura At Your Service Rides: Hikers, Tubes, Cyclists, Kayaks, Airport, etc