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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

...round2: a show of strength after successfully retrieving property stolen by #rapidresponse t3rr0r1sts...as well as picking up a wonderful #donation of more #tents from a comrade on another coast...

essentially "...every time you take us out, we multiply...(in our numbers, our efforts, our determination, and our #solidarity.)

#homeless #protest #stopthesweeps

During my youth, the Blanket Stand was always the first game of chance one encountered upon entering the Grange Fair and Encampment in Centre Hall. Pennsylvania, 1973. #grange #grangefair #grangefairandencampment #encampment #glamping #blanket #blankets #blanketstand #gamesofchance #gameofchance #gambling #gamblingstands #fair #fairs #carnival #carnivals #summer #summerfun #summerentertainment #entertainment #entertainments #camping #pink #blue #colorful #tent #tents #enjoyment

My favorite part of summer as a child was going to the Grange Fair and Encampment in Centre Hall with my Grandmother and her family. 1973. #grange #grangefair #grangefairs #grangers #encampment #camping #glamping #campout #tent #tenting #tents #rides #amusements #pretzels #candy #cottencandy #gamesofchance #stands #fairgrounds #centrehall #centrecounty #endofsummer #harvest #harvesthome #harvesttime #family

I grew up attending the Grange Fair and Encampment as did my father before me and my grandmother before him. Aunt Ida at the Frazier tent in 1973. #grangefair #grangefairandencampment #grange #centrehall #centrecounty #summer #summerfair #summerfairs #endofsummer #pennstate #psu #farmanimals #rides #food #funnelcakes #deepfriedoreos #family #tenting #familyheritage #tentingwiththegrange #1970s #childhood #childhoodmemories #tent #tents #glamping

Sunday, January 18, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/sunday-january-18-2026/

The Tyee: ‘It’s Like They’re Trying to Discard Us’ (in News) https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/12/05/Vancouver-Campers-East-Hastings-Discard-Us/ #VancouverTenantsUnion #PortlandHotelSociety #DowntownEastside #StoptheSweeps #easthastings #Homelessness #streetsweeps #RegentHotel #TanyaFader #RyanSudds #Vancouver #TentCity #tents #PHS