Online outdoor gear store for one activity

Hikers, campers and climbers who shop online and want advice from someone who knows the gear.

You earn the difference between wholesale and retail price on each item. Many sellers use dropshipping from suppliers for part of the range and hold a small stock of best sellers.

• Knowing outdoor gear well
• Basic website and product photo skills
• Organizing stock and shipping
• Customer service

• Brands often set minimum order sizes and may require a physical or established online store, so check their dealer terms
• Register for a state seller's permit and check which states you must collect sales tax in
• Returns on sized clothing and shipping bulky items can eat into margins
• General liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer covers for resold gear
• Competing on price with large retailers is hard, so focus on advice and a niche

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your website and photo setup, and brand minimum orders. Check each brand's dealer terms before you plan your opening range.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $5,000, depending on your niche, range, pricing and marketing. Returns on sized clothing and shipping bulky items can eat into margins, so factor those in.

Check dealer terms, since brands may require an established store. Register for a state seller's permit and check which states you must collect sales tax in. Also ask your insurer about general and product liability cover for resold gear.