Annual Spring Equipment Sale /Gear Swap
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Maravia Rafts | Boise, ID
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🌊 Idaho Whitewater AssociationAnnual Spring Equipment Sale – May 2, 2026
Idaho’s largest outdoor gear swap — new & used gear, community, music, food, and river stoke.
đź“Ť Cascade River Gear
604 E. 45th St., Garden City, ID
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
đź’§ FREE Event
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🛶 What to Expect
This long‑running Idaho tradition began with kayaking legend Rob Lesser and has grown into the state’s biggest outdoor gear swap. Come early for the best selection, stay for the camaraderie — beer, music, food trucks, and free swag.
All quality new and gently used outdoor gear welcome, including:
- Rafts & kayaks
- SUPs & canoes
- Paddles & PFDs
- Camping gear
- Climbing gear
- Mountain bikes
- Skis & snow gear
- And more
20% of all sales support river safety, access, and legal advocacy for Idaho rivers.
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đź—“ Event Schedule
Friday, May 1, 2026 — Gear Check‑In
đź“Ť East side of the Maravia Warehouse
- 3 PM – 8 PM — On‑site registration & gear check‑in
- 8 PM — Online registration closes
Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Sale Day
- 8 AM – 9 AM — Last‑minute check‑ins (online pre‑registered items only)
- 10 AM – 2 PM — Sale open to the public
- By 3 PM — Pick up unsold items (unclaimed items become IWA property)
đź’¬ Checks for sold items will be mailed within 3 weeks.
A 20% donation is retained to support IWA’s mission.
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🧠Seller Information
How to Sell Your Gear
To keep things smooth for sellers and volunteers, please follow these steps:
1. Register Online
đź”— Registration link coming soon
- List each item you plan to sell
- Print your item tags
2. Tag Your Gear
- Attach tags securely
- Do not staple or tape over barcodes
- If you can’t print tags, bring your login info — volunteers can help
3. Bring Required Paperwork
- Print two copies of your Inventory Report
- Bring both to check‑in (IWA keeps one)
4. After the Sale
- If your item did not sell, find a volunteer to help you locate it and sign off
- No item may leave the sale area without a receipt or signed seller report
- Unsold items not picked up by 3 PM become a donation to IWA
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🏕 Vendors & Donations
If you’d like to:
- Host a booth
- Donate swag for hourly games
- Support the event in another way
📧 Email us at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Maravia Rafts, 602 E 45th St,Boise, Idaho, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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