Maine’s network of gear libraries can help you get outside this summer

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 5, 2026

Maine has a growing network of gear libraries designed to help people play outside even when they don’t have the requisite gear at home. Each one has a different pricing structure and unique inventory, but all share a commitment to access and sustainability. Eva Fury, co-founder and co-director of Kindling Collective in Portland, said. “Not everybody needs one of everything, especially if you’re only using it a couple times a year or once a year. So why not put that spending power into one place? We can get the best, coolest, highest-quality equipment, and you can borrow it when you need it.”