Rent anything.
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The community marketplace for local rentals. Gear, tools, equipment, and more — from people right next to you.
Try “camera”, “ladder”, “bike”, “party tent”…
Pre-Launch Waitlist · Summer 2026
Join the Wave
Tell us how you want to use Gear Wave — as an adventurer, business, partner, or investor — and we'll notify you the moment your region goes live.
Why Gear Wave
Share gear
List your gear and earn extra income from your community.
Find gear
Discover gear near you for any adventure, any weekend.
Ride confidently
Verified users, secure payments, and protection plans coming soon.
Adventure more
Access more gear and make every adventure unforgettable.
Gear for everything
From paddle boards to power tools — every kind of recreation gear, shared by people near you.
Water sports
Paddle, surf, sail, and dive — gear for every shoreline.
Events & parties
Everything to throw a wedding, backyard bash, or pop-up.
Snow & winter
Send it down any mountain without buying a closet of gear.
Camping & hiking
Sleep under the stars without spending a fortune.
Cycling
Two wheels for every trail, city, or sunrise commute.
Climbing & mountaineering
Ropes, racks, and the right rack for every send.
Overland & off-road
Roof tents, recovery gear, and rigs for the long road.
Fishing
Rods, reels, and quiet mornings on the water.
For owners
How much could your gear earn?
You set the price. Starter owners keep 85%, Pro keep 90%, and Founding Owners keep 92% — for life.
$5,202 per year if rented at this pace
- Gross earnings
- $510
- Gear Wave fee (15%)
- -$77
- Your payout
- $434
How it works
Three steps from idle gear in someone's garage to your next adventure.
01
Find gear
Search what you need near you.
02
Book & pay
Secure your booking in seconds.
03
Hit the adventure
Pick up, paddle out, send it.
See the flow
Five steps from "I want that paddle board" to paddling away.
01
Pick an item
Browse local listings by category and dates.
02
Choose dates
Pick start and end dates. See the total instantly.
03
Deposit hold
A refundable hold protects the owner's gear.
04
Sign & pay
E-sign the agreement. Pay securely in-app.
05
Confirmation
Booking confirmed. PDF saved to your dashboard.
Built for the trail and the dock
Browse, book, message, and sign — all from your phone.
GEAR WAVE
Browse nearby
Map and list views, filter by category, price, and dates.
Lake Chelan SUP — 11'
$45/day · 0.4 mi away
Browse nearby
GEAR WAVE
Book in 60 seconds
Tap dates, hold deposit, sign agreement, pay.
Lake Chelan SUP — 11'
$45/day · 0.4 mi away
Book in 60 seconds
GEAR WAVE
Manage your fleet
Owners track bookings, payouts, and reviews in one place.
Lake Chelan SUP — 11'
$45/day · 0.4 mi away
Manage your fleet
Run a rental shop or marina?
List your fleet on Gear Wave and reach more customers. No risk, no monthly fees until launch, and founding partners get locked-in rates.
Your adventure starts here
Be first to access Gear Wave. Join now.
Stories from the trail
Real words from the first renters and owners shaping Gear Wave.
Be one of the first voices
We're collecting testimonials from our founding renters and owners. Already rented through Gear Wave?
Share your storyFAQ
Questions, answered.
- We're launching in the Pacific Northwest first — Seattle, Portland, Bend and the surrounding mountain and coastal towns. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the day we open in your area.