Information about Try my Gear

How it works

How it works


Getting started

Try my Gear connects sport and outdoor gear owners with people that simply want to use gear but not necessarily want to buy it.Thousands of people own gear within New Zealand and most of them don’t use it all the time.Help us building this community so more and more people can share gear and have fun!


Finding the gear

The perfect gear is 5 steps away from you. Enjoy it.


STEP 1

Sign up and create your profile


STEP 2

Search for the gear name or location in New Zealand


STEP 3

Select the desired dates and click ‘Rent’


STEP 4

Once your request is approved by the owner, your payment is automatically processed


STEP 5

Arrange the pick up and drop off details using our messaging platform



Listing your gear

Do you have gear that could be shared with others? Listing at Try my Gear, it is free!


STEP 1

Sign up and create your profile


STEP 2

Create your listing, you are in control. Set your own rules on how you want the gear to be used 
including description, pick up method, photos and rental price


STEP 3

Publish your gear and set your bank account details (Refer to FAQ if any trouble)


STEP 4

When a user is interested in renting your gear you will receive a notification. 
You can approve or decline it according to the gear availability


STEP 5

Use our chat to communicate with renter so you can organise the pick up and drop off. 
You will receive the payment through your bank or PayPal account


FAQ (coming soon)...