How to Sell Camping Gear in Australia
The best platforms for selling camping gear in Australia are Facebook Marketplace and eBay. Seasonal demand — peaks before school holidays and summer; brand matters.
Best Platforms for Camping Gear
Facebook Marketplace
FreeZero seller fees and local pickup option. Ideal for camping gear where buyers want to inspect before purchasing.
eBay
FreeAustralia's largest marketplace with 12M+ monthly users. Strong search traffic for camping gear and built-in buyer protection.
Pricing Camping Gear
Swags hold value at 60-70% of new for quality brands. Tents lose value fast due to wear concerns. Portable fridges (Engel, Waeco/Dometic) hold 70-80% of new — they're expensive items that people source secondhand. List before school holiday periods for maximum demand.
Market context: 130 million items were kept out of Australian landfill in one year through secondhand trading.
Source: ACE Hub circular economy report, 2022
Where to Source Camping Gear in Australia
Facebook Marketplace after long weekends and school holidays — people sell gear they bought for one trip. Anaconda and BCF end-of-season sales have deals. Quality brands (Black Wolf, OZtrail, Coleman) sell faster than generic. Swags, roof-top tents, and portable fridges hold value especially well.
Photography Tips for Camping Gear
Photograph the gear set up, not stuffed in a bag. Show zippers, poles, fabric condition, and any damage. For tents, photograph set up in a yard. Include packed-down size for shipping reference.
Shipping Bulky Items
- Standard Australia Post has size and weight limits. Anything over 22kg or 105cm on the longest side needs a courier.
- Aramex and CouriersPlease are usually the cheapest options for bulky items within Australia.
- Get quotes from multiple couriers — prices vary wildly depending on the route and dimensions.
- Pack bulky items with corner protectors and thick cardboard. Couriers are rougher on large parcels than small ones.
- Local pickup eliminates shipping hassles entirely. Price your item slightly lower for pickup-only and you'll often sell faster.
- If offering delivery, charge a flat fee based on distance — $20 within 10km, $40 within 30km is a common approach.
Sell Camping Gear on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for camping gear. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“The algorithm on Depop rewards consistency. Ten listings a week beats fifty in a single dump every time.”
— Australian Depop seller, Shopfront community, 2026
“Grailed buyers want proof — tagged photos, measurements, receipt if you have it. They'll pay more once trust is established.”
— Australian Grailed seller, 2026
“Get off the eBay app and use Terapeak in Seller Hub. It's free and shows exactly what sold, when, and at what price.”
— Australian eBay seller community tip, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell camping gear in Australia?
Facebook Marketplace is generally the strongest platform for camping gear in Australia, followed by eBay. Seasonal demand — peaks before school holidays and summer; brand matters
How much can I make selling camping gear?
Swags hold value at 60-70% of new for quality brands. Tents lose value fast due to wear concerns. Portable fridges (Engel, Waeco/Dometic) hold 70-80% of new — they're expensive items that people source secondhand. List before school holiday periods for maximum demand.
Where can I source camping gear for resale in Australia?
Facebook Marketplace after long weekends and school holidays — people sell gear they bought for one trip. Anaconda and BCF end-of-season sales have deals. Quality brands (Black Wolf, OZtrail, Coleman) sell faster than generic. Swags, roof-top tents, and portable fridges hold value especially well.
How should I price used camping gear?
Swags hold value at 60-70% of new for quality brands. Tents lose value fast due to wear concerns. Portable fridges (Engel, Waeco/Dometic) hold 70-80% of new — they're expensive items that people source secondhand. List before school holiday periods for maximum demand. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for camping gear?
Camping Gear is bulky, so standard Australia Post rates won't cut it. Get courier quotes from Aramex, CouriersPlease, or Toll for items that exceed AusPost's size limits. Local pickup is always cheapest. If you're in a metro area, offering delivery within 20-30km for a flat fee can help close sales faster.
Sell Camping Gear Across Multiple Platforms
List your camping gear once and crosslist to Facebook Marketplace, eBay automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
86% of Australians say they prefer buying secondhand goods.
Source: Gumtree / Charitable Reuse Australia, 2019
The average Australian household has around 21 sellable preloved items worth $6,964 AUD.
Source: Statista, 2022