Dakota county outdoor gear swap

What to expect at a co​mmunity swap

1. Bring clean, usable items to the designated check-in area. Volunteers are available to help if needed.
2. Sign a consent form, weigh your items, and answer a few questions at the check-in table.
3. Take your items to the swap area.
4. Place your items in the appropriately-categorized location.
5. Browse for some new-to-you items that others have brought. Use the Try It Out area if needed.

• Camping: tents, backpacks, sleeping bags.
• Skiing/snowboarding: poles, boots, bindings, goggles.
• Biking: panniers, bags, lights.
• Hiking: poles, binoculars, headlamps, flashlights.
• Not sure? Ask if you can bring an item by emailing environ@co.dakota.mn.us.​​

• Items that do not fit into a typical vehicle.
• Items that cannot easily be lifted by one person.
• Guns, knives or anything that would be considered a weapon.
• Motorized items.
• Load-bearing rock-climbing equipment.
• Helmets.
• Items that have been recalled.
• Hazardous waste.
• Dakota County reserves the right to review and ask that an item be removed from the swap.

• Bring the user manual or instructions if you have them​.
• Dakota County staff will be on-site to help test items and figure out how you can use your new items correctly. Look for the Try It Out area outside of the Dakota Lodge.
• Dakota County cannot guarantee items are in working order.