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Adventure starts at Trekitt

Great gear is now for everyone as Trekitt launches its new online rental service

Rent, adventure, return. This autumn, outdoor retailer Trekitt revolutionises access to the world’s best outdoor gear as it launches its brand-new rental service. Giving individuals the chance to try before they buy and hire premium equipment at a fraction of its RRP, Trekitt’s new initiative is the first of its kind for the outdoor industry. Not only as it offers the opportunity to rent products from across a range of top brands, but also on account of its digital-first setup which means the service will be available to anyone, anywhere across the UK.

Trekitt’s rental collection contains a range of carefully selected products from leading names such as Rab, Fjällräven, Mountain Equipment and Osprey. A testament to the company’s confidence in the quality and longevity of the gear it sells, Trekitt believes this exciting, new service will have multiple benefits for both its new and existing customers and beyond. In addition to helping increase inclusivity in the outdoors by providing cost-effective access to high-quality kit, the team hopes that by encouraging its customers to rent rather than buy, it will maximise the lifespan of each product and in turn contribute towards a more circular economy.

In order to ensure that the rental experience offers the same high levels of efficiency and customer service already enjoyed by customers purchasing a product, Trekitt has teamed up with two carefully chosen partners that will lead on the logistics and after-care elements of the service. Using industry-leading technology, all hire products will be carefully checked, fully laundered and if needed, be repaired or have DWR coatings reapplied, between users. This enables individuals to be confident that when they hire a product from Trekitt, it will offer the same quality and performance as a brand new item.

The rental fee for each product will be between 15-20% of the RRP per week. A great alternative to purchasing expensive kit that might only be needed once or twice, users can simply find the item on Trekitt’s website, click ‘hire’ rather than ‘buy’, and then select the dates they are interested in. They will then need to return it using a pre-paid label at the end of the agreed hire period. If the user loves the item, or for outdoor enthusiasts who are keen to invest but want to make sure the product is right for them first, Trekitt will also offer the chance for users to buy it (or the same product from stock) after the hire period at a generous 30% discount.

Announcing the news of this new rental service launch, Trekitt’s Managing Director, Dave Cassidy, said: “We’re really excited to be able to offer our new rental service and actively show our commitment to the longevity of our products. The reasons behind our decision to launch this new service are numerous: from providing cost-effective access to high-quality clothing and equipment, to supporting sustainable manufacturing practices and helping contribute to a more circular economy. While these are all great reasons alone, for me the most exciting point is that we have the opportunity to introduce more new users to the outdoors”.

“I’m sure we can all remember how much our first experiences in the outdoors gave us: learning to overcome adverse environments and deal with challenging situations. These all combine to make us the people we are today. Being able to help those who are just starting out on their own journeys—learning about choosing the right gear and staying safe and comfortable outdoors—is a real privilege for us. Because ultimately, that’s what it’s all about. Getting out there and enjoying it (comfortably!).”

Trekitt’s new rental service will launch this October and will be accessible through Trekitt’s website. Find out more at www.trekitt.co.uk.

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