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About us.
Brother and sister Daniel Folsom and Amy Ward began Outdoor Thrift in spring 2020 during the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Amid the many “unforeseen circumstances” of that year, Daniel and Amy, (along with their spouses), moved in together to bunker down. Boredom and wandering minds lead to a growing idea of a thrift shop dedicated to the thing they craved most: being outside.
What started as a Quarantine passion project has transformed into a purpose-driven business. We find fulfillment in knowing that we've diverted tens of hundreds of pounds of clothes from landfills and reintroduced them into the outdoors community. Given the textile industry's significant impact on our planet's pollution, we're more committed than ever to our mission.
Our mission.
We venture to make the outdoors more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable by providing affordable quality outdoor gear & apparel for all. Our goal is to divert difficult-to-recycle textiles from the landfill by repairing, rewearing, and repurposing. We also strive to promote inclusivity throughout our educational partnerships, promotional material, and personal actions we take in the outdoors. Our vision is grounded in our belief that we can make a difference in the industry as we do our part in breaking down as many barriers to the outdoors as possible.
our unfiltered "why".
It's puzzling how the outdoor industry creates incredibly durable textiles that can last for generations, yet launches new product lines every season, encouraging overconsumption and waste. Additionally, the high retail prices, compared to manufacturing costs, restrict access to high-quality gear essential for outdoor activities, favoring a privileged few. This widening wealth gap persists even in industries that capitalize on nature, originally free for all. Shouldn't the outdoors be accessible to everyone? We think so! That's why we're taking action. Thank you for being part of our journey.
Shipping and returns.
please allow 7-10 business days for your order to arrive. due to the nature of used and vintage clothing, you can expect to see gear signs of wear in your garment. we try to be as transparent as possible with quality, color, and sizing with each listing. Please read the the full description of the item before purchasing. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase we can offer full value exchanges for store credit within 30 days of purchase. To start a return, please email amy@shopoutdoorthrift.com
Measurements.
Each garment is individually measured, laying flat and unstretched, before posted online. Each title of the item will have a size indicated as XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL etc. The marked-tag size will be in the item description.
We warn you not to assume fit solely based on the title description.
Please refer to the measurements included in the description of each garment before purchasing to ensure a proper fit, as often the measurements we take are different from what is printed in the tags. Vintage sizing often differs slightly from modern sizing. To ensure a proper fit, we strongly recommend comparing the provided measurements to a similar garment of your own that fits to your liking. Measurements are in inches.
bottoms
A - waist
B - hip
C - rise
d - inseam
tops
A - shoulder to shoulder
B - pit to pit
C - shoulder to hem
quality guide.
A Amazing: Deadstock/Like-New Condition
A- Excellent: Barely worn with very minor signs of wear
B+ Great: Lightly worn with minor signs of wear
B Very Good: Signs of normal wear
B- Good: Signs of normal wear with minor imperfections
BV Good Vintage: Standout signs of wear and distressing, noticeably adding character and style
C Fair: Heavily worn with minor imperfections
D Poor: Heavily worn with major imperfections
F Unwearable: Unwearable
*We’ll never list these!
thrifting vocab.
"Single Stitch"
the garment was constructed using single stitch sewing rather than the overlocking stitch method. This most often indicates the garment was made before 1999, and is therefore vintage. Single stitch indicators are on the hems of garments.
"NWT"
the item is “New With Tags” or in other words, it still has its retail tags attached, and is still being carried in stores.
“Deadstock”
the item still has its original retail tags, but is discontinued from the retailers’ line. (These items are often vintage).
“Vintage”
the garment was made 20 years ago or earlier.