High Tor Gear Exchange is the first outdoor gear and clothing consignment shop in Charlottesville, offering 30-70% off high-quality items for activities like hiking, biking, camping, and paddling. The store features a friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide helpful assistance and take wish lists to notify customers when desired items become available. While the selection may not be as vast as larger retailers, it includes a nice variety of outdoor apparel and gear for all ages and genders, with a particularly impressive selection of kid's shoes at affordable prices. Customers appreciate the changing inventory, making each visit unique. High Tor also supports local artisans by featuring their products. Overall, it is a great place for both beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts to find quality gear and clothing at discounted prices.
Excellent selection, prices and service. Hard to ask for more. If you come here without knowing what you want, don’t worry you’ll leave with something you obviously needed.
July 2025
This place has some fantastic gear options. Kind of like a good will for out door gear. But they have it displayed very well. Makes things easier to find. Now finding the thing you want in your size. Maybe hard. But they have sleeping bags shoes, coats etc. definitely check it out if you are in need of some outdoor... read full comment
July 2025
Lovely shop. Great selection of new and used gear for very reasonable prices. I was having trouble finding good hiking shoes in my size anywhere - I found 2 perfect pairs of boots here in minutes.
The shopkeeper was kind and helpful, they pointed out ongoing sales and additional items we might (and did) need.
