Homeless Gear collects unwanted outdoor gear, essential and basic outdoor clothing, and hygiene products and distributes these items to the homeless.  While many of the things we collect are outdoor activity (hiking, camping, backpacking) ”gear” oriented we also need many things that are common to any household.  For information on where to take your donation please see the Drop Locations page of this website for a location near you.  If you have completed a gear drive and have a large volume to donate please e-mail Ken@HomelessGear.com or call 970-581-4921.

We are specifically looking for all the items below:

Outdoor Gear Items: (Please note that for safety and/or environmental concerns we do not collect or distribute any flammable items such as stoves, lanterns, etc. or knives of any kind).

• Backpacks
• Daypacks
• Bookpacks (School packs)
• Sleeping Bags
• Sleeping Bag Pads
• Cots
• Tents (small 1-3 person)
• Stuff Sacks
• Small Tarps
• Emergency “Space” Blankets
• Hand & Foot Warmers
• Water Bottles (Nalgene Type)
• Flashlights or Headlamps
• Battery Powered (Small) Alarm Clocks
• Camping/Backpacking “Mess” Kits
• Sunglasses
• Bike Locks

Essential Clothing Items: (Please note that while we are appreciative that you might have other items of clothing to donate we are only able to accept the items listed below.  We are trying to focus on meeting the essential core needs to help these folks deal with the elements).

• Coats (Winter–durable outdoor)
• Jackets (Spring or Summer–durable outdoor)
• Rain Coats & Rain Pants (durable outdoor)
• Rain Ponchos
• Hats, Scarves, Gloves
• Boots
• Tennis Shoes
• Socks (Winter or Summer)
• Thermal Underwear (tops or bottoms)
• Hoodies (Sweatshirts with Hoods)
• Sweatpants
• Sweatshirts
• Jeans
• Underwear (New Please)

Common Household Items:

• Blankets
• Insect Repellant
• Sunscreen
• First Aid Kits and Supplies
• Batteries
• Personal Hygiene Items:
  • Disposable Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
• Bath Towels
• Washcloths
• Duct Tape
• Small Sewing Kits
• Shoe Insoles
• Foot Powder

Children In Need Program

Homeless Gear started a program called Children In Need to specifically address the needs of homeless Children and their families.  The list below reflects household items, clothing, and hygiene products that are needed to support the children and families we serve.

• Just For Baby:
  Baby Bibs
  Diapers & Pull-ups
  Baby Wipes
  Baby Blankets & Quilts
  Personal Hygiene Items for Baby (Shampoo, Lotion)
• Personal Hygiene:
  Soap
  Shampoo & Conditioner
  Disposable Razors
  Shaving Cream
  Lotion
  Deodorant
  Feminine Hygiene Products
• Clothing (Newborn to Youth size 16):
  Coats (winter)
  Snow Pants or Ski Bibs
  Jackets (spring or summer)
  Rain Jackets, Rain Pants & Rain Ponchos
  Sweatshirts with Hoods (Hoodies)
  Hats, Scarves, Gloves
  Boots (snow and hiking)
  Tennis Shoes
  Socks
  Underwear (New)