Pop-up hunting gear booth at outdoor events

Hunters, campers and families who attend outdoor events and like to see and try gear in person.

Retail margin on items sold at each event, with extra sales from event-only deals and from collecting emails for later sales.

• Friendly, confident selling
• Knowing the gear you stock
• Packing, loading and event planning

• Check temporary vendor or seller's permits and sales tax collection with your state and the event organizer
• Booth fees and travel costs can eat into profit, so test events before committing
• Some events restrict certain items like knives or ammunition, and selling firearms or ammunition needs an FFL, so check before stocking them
• General liability insurance, which organizers often ask to see
• Weather and event attendance can make income uneven

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your booth setup and the stock you carry. These are estimates only, and booth fees and travel can add up, so test events first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on which events you attend and what you sell. Weather and event attendance can make income uneven, so treat these as estimates.

Check temporary vendor or seller's permits and sales tax collection with your state and the event organizer. Some events restrict items like knives or ammunition, and selling firearms or ammunition needs an FFL. Also check liability insurance, which organizers often ask to see.