Outdoor Spirit Group

Outdoor Gear Swap

The Outdoor Gear Swap is Calgary's only outdoor sports consignment store.

Equipment Rentals

Outdoor Approach offers the best in rental gear. Please browse our catalog to view the packs, bags, clothing and accessories we have to offer. We pride ourselves in carrying the best selection and quality of rental gear available on the market.

If you don't see what you are looking for, please give us a call and let us know. We can find what you need.

Clothing and Equipment Repair

If you hike, climb, paddle, ski or snowshoe in it, then we can fix it. Outdoor Approach specializes in the repair of tents, sleeping bags, packs footwear and waterproof breathable clothing. Trust our fifteen years of experience to help you refurbish your favourite gear.

Footwear/Boot Repair

At Outdoor Approach we have all of the machinery and expertise to resole, or repair, your rock shoes, mountaineering boots, hiking boots or sandals. Visit the section dedicated to this service and check out what we can do for you.

Professional Laundry

Often professional cleaning, with the proper detergents will revitalize your down sleeping bags or waterproof breathable clothing. Outdoor Approach has the proper machinery, experience, and specially designed cleaning agents to correctly do the job.

Durable Water Repellency (DWR)

Overtime, all fabrics loose their ability to repel water. A lack of water repellency leads to wet fabric surfaces. This causes the following to occur:

• Wet fabric conducts heat from the body causing you to feel cold. The cold surface can lead to condensation inside the garment, creating the perception that the garment is leaking when it is not.
• Wetted out fabrics can double the weight of your garment. Breathability of wet fabrics is reduced.

Outdoor Approach can offer a solution to your problems. By cleaning, and applying a water repellent product we will keep you comfortable and extend the life of your garment.