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The #MaineGearLibraryNetwork.

"The Maine Gear Library Network exists to share resources and knowledge in order to grow equitable and low-barrier access to outdoor gear for communities across the state.

Gear libraries statewide:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center – #BrunswickME
Katahdin Gear Library – #MillinocketME
#KindlingCollective – #PortlandME
Maine Bound Adventure Center – #OronoME
#MaineGearShare – #BrunswickME
Skowhegan Outdoors – #SkowheganME
#OldTownME / #OronoME Gear Library – In Development

Partners:
#CurtisMemorialLibrary of Things – #BrunswickME
#Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness – #BangorME
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation – Statewide

The Maine Gear Library Network is a growing coalition of community organizations working together to make outdoor adventures more #accessible, #affordable, and #sustainable.

From #tents and #backpacks to #snowshoes and #kayaks, gear libraries around the state are helping more people get outside, regardless of income, experience, or zip code. By sharing resources and knowledge, the Maine Gear Library Network is building a culture of collaboration and sharing, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to explore and enjoy Maine’s incredible natural places.


What is a Gear Library?

A gear library is a community-powered lending program that provides low-cost access to outdoor equipment, such as kayaks, #bikes, backpacks, snowshoes, and more. Their models may differ, but these gear libraries share a common goal of supporting equitable access to the outdoors by removing the barrier of gear ownership, inviting more #Mainers to connect with nature."

FMI:
https://www.mainegearshare.org/maine-gear-library-network

#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SharingEconomy #SpendTimeInNature #Kayaks #Hiking #Maine #GearHub #GearLibraries #SpendTimeOutdoors #BikeTooter #Biking #Kayaking #Camping

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.
-- Zig Ziglar

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Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
-- Douglas Adams

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Atheism is nothing more than the noises reasonable people make in the presence of unjustified religious beliefs.
-- Sam Harris

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Good Morning #Canada
We are entering our 3rd week in the new house and not yet taking advantage of the access to water - just a 5 minute walk to a community beach and dock on Cook's Bay on Lake Simcoe. But I'm already researching #Canoes and #Kayaks and deciding how serious I should be about adding that activity to my retirement schedule. Kayaks and Canoes are Canada’s gift to the personal watercraft community, and according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), 12.4 million Canadians enjoy boating each year. After a flat period during the pandemic, that number is on the rise, and recreational boating accounts for over $10 billion in annual revenues, with approximately 75,000 Canadians employed in the recreational boating industry. Recent tech in inflatables and folding boats is addressing portability and storage and expanding the market. Here is a great resource article on choosing between a Canoe or Kayak.

#CanadaIsAwesome #GetOutside #JStroke
https://www.accudock.com/blog/canoe-vs-kayak/

Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.
-- Chinese Proverb

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