Online camping gear store

Families, hikers, caravan and 4WD owners and first-time campers who buy gear online.

You buy at wholesale and sell at retail, keeping the margin after shipping, payment fees and advertising. Bundles such as a starter camping kit lift the order value.

• Knowing camping gear well
• Basic website and product listing skills
• Organised stock and order handling
• Customer service

• You need an ABN, and check when you must register for GST based on your turnover
• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds, warranties and accurate product claims, so check your obligations
• Margins can be thin against large retailers, so work out costs including freight before pricing
• Check with your council if you plan to store stock at home
• Product liability or public liability insurance, which you should check with an insurer

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on whether you hold stock or use suppliers who send orders direct to customers. Work out freight in your pricing, as margins can be thin against large retailers.

Check that you have an ABN and when you must register for GST based on turnover. Also check Australian Consumer Law on refunds, warranties and product claims, council rules for storing stock at home, and product or public liability insurance with an insurer.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your niche, range and marketing. Estimates suggest at least around 10 hours a week, covering listings, order handling and customer service.