Haul Road gear exchange?

[thayerp81]

I hope this isnt against the rules, please remove if it's not appropriate but as I'm making plans for my dad and I to take a trip up the Haul Road for caribou this fall I wondered if it might help us and some others out if we had a "gear exchange" list. I know there are a few things that are essential to buy but most people dont/cant take back with them. If we had enough people going we might be able to work it out where one group going out could sell/ exchange items with another group just coming in.

I'm think this would be for stuff like
gas cans
bow target
extra, unused coolers
buddy heaters
propane tanks
isobutane
etc.

thoughts?

were going to be flying in to Fairbanks very early AM on Aug 21 and will be getting on the road sometime that morning, will be back in town on Aug 31 and flying out very late night Sept 1

we will definitely have at a minimum
gas cans
bow target
maybe a buddy heater and propane if its cold
likely some leftover isobutane

 

[diamond10x]

I'll be going through Fairbanks on my way there around that time frame and if nobody takes you up on it I might be interested in buying a few things from you depending on what you have.

 

[Alaska 4x4 Rentals]

I have all that stuff you're more than welcome to borrow - only problem is that I'm in Anchorage. I'll be up there a ton this fall, but no solid dates yet.

 

[Geewhiz]

I have all that stuff you're more than welcome to borrow - only problem is that I'm in Anchorage. I'll be up there a ton this fall, but no solid dates yet.

Is this a part of your business or a personal gesture? If its not part of your business I bet you could make it part of your business very easily.

 

[Alaska 4x4 Rentals]

Personal.
It's all my personal belongings. Plus, a lot of the stuff like fuel cans and whatnot are a liability for business.

 

[Legion5430]

We are going up at the same time but this is a great idea

 

[thayerp81]

Thanks Sam, I appreciate the offer! I'll try touching base with you a little closer to trip time. I also reserved a vehicle with you some time back but I need to reach out to make sure the reservation is OK (long story, but got a strange notification and call from the Fairbanks location where we'll be picking up)

 

[3Esski]

I met some guys a year or two ago who had a bunch of chairs, fuel, and whatnot they bought and didn't intend on taking home, I didn't need them but figured taking them was better than having them thrown into the firepit or just left as garbage which unfortunately happens more than it should. I think it would be great if there was a place or business to swap/leave stuff for others to use. I too am in anchorage or would be happy to assist.

 

[jamesb2h]

We're driving back to Fairbanks the 20th and will probably have some stuff

 

[Justhuntitall]

I always thought if a few like minded guys could pitch in on a cheap storage unit in Fairbanks it could have you name it in there .

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

There is a Facebook group called borrow don’t buy. This is a great idea but logistics. Let’s say you got something for me but we have a day or two gap…where does stuff get stored.

Good luck but man would it suck to get a canister of fuel to have it run out 1/2 way through my trip. Lol

 

[Alaska 4x4 Rentals]

I just looked at my calendar and it looks like I'm departing Anchorage around August 31st and headed up to PRU then. If anyone needs anything around that time, I'll be available. I'll be up for a week or so. I can meet up with anyone generally at any time as I'll be checking on our customers within a couple hours of PRU. I usually camp around Pump Station 2. Message me for my InReach # and I can help out! Or message me here and I can plan accordingly on extra gear to bring.

 

[Renegade14]

We'll be back to Fairbanks on August 17th and will probably have a few things if anyone needs gas cans or extra camp fuel or whatnot.

 

[Haro450]

I done this hunt twice. At the end of the trip we gave away a bunch of left over food and gear. Will try and do the same again if the opportunity presents it self.

 

[thawk8541]

This is a great idea, We'll be up there around the same time.

 

[sickles107]

This is a great idea.. Just need a place to keep it?

I'll be heading north out of fairbanks aug 3, and back aug 10. Renting through alaska 4x4. Plan on buying there and not taking home: fuel cans, cheap archery target, water can.

 

[307BigGame]

I did this last year while archery caribou hunting the Haul Road with another group. It's a great idea that saves the next group that buys the gear money and time! They then sold it after we left to another group of hunters that were headed up from Fairbanks.

 

[shmcleod]

My buddy and I will be in Fairbanks on Aug. 26th heading out that evening. Would love to meet up with anyone wanting offload some gear! Back in Fairbanks on the 2nd of september. PM me if you want to connect

 

[Versydus]

Anyone heading south on haul road Sept 4th or 5th? Looking to hitch a ride for 40 miles from where I'm hoping to drop my rig off at

 

[ThePecosBilly]

I’m flying into Fairbanks on 16th and back out 22nd. At the very least I’m going to be buying target, gas cans, cooler, butane, for me and my 8 year old. I will want to unload what I have so if interested in saving me some money whether selling or buying let me know. I am also renting from Alaska 4x4 so if we can coordinate around pickup and drop off that will be ideal.