Borrow summer gear from neighbours via Peerby

Summer family plans often need one-off items: camping chairs, tools, party supplies or kid gear. Peerby is worth checking before buying something you may only use once.

• When and where: Peerby is an online neighbour-borrowing platform in participating areas. Costs, deposits and availability depend on the item and owner.
• Who it suits: New households, families planning occasional activities, people without storage space, and anyone who wants to reduce low-frequency purchases.
• Before you go: Check distance, deposit, pick-up and return times, item condition and platform rules. For expensive, hygiene-related or safety-sensitive items, do not choose by price alone.

Hokimi field note: Peerby is not simply “free stuff”. Used well, it cuts waste and storage; used in the wrong situation, it can add coordination cost.