Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Clothes, Footwear, Backpacks), By Distribution Channel (Specialty Stores, Retail Stores, Online), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
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Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Growth & Trends
The global hiking gear and equipment market size is expected treach USD 9.56 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR 8.4% from 2025 t2030, according ta new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Several factors including increasing active travelers combined with rise in adventure tourism is boosting the trend towards hiking sports which is driving the penetration of hiking gear and equipment. In addition, the industry is expected tflourish owing tincreasing prominence of outdoor sports activities as a result of rising emphasis on healthy living.
Increasing number of millennials is resulting in rising prominence of various adventure sports activities which is causing growth in the market. According tthe U.S. Census Bureau, youngest millennial is expected treach its adulthood by 2020, thereby accounting for 28% of the U.S. population as well as 50% of the working population in the country. . Moreover, rising acceptance of various adventure sports as a measure tgain different experiences is holding greater attraction of consumers towards hiking. According tfindings of a survey conducted by the Adventure Travel Trade Association in 2016, hiking was ranked as the most popular adventure activity, with 92.3% of the people surveyed had done the activity in U.S. thus, rising trends in the outdoor recreation and sports industry is fueling the market for hiking gear and equipment across regions.
Hiking clothes witnessed the highest penetration in the market on account of being an integral part of the sporting essential. Latest trends suggesting urban hiker style is in vogue is alscomplementing the product sales. Rising prominence towards sustainability have led tintroduction of new fabric and insulation technology which is alsaddressing animal welfare as well as environmental standards. Moreover, gaining prominence of women in outdoor clothing segment owing trising participation of women hikers is alsfueling the market demand for hiking apparel.
Online channel of distribution witnessed the highest growth in the market owing trising internet penetration across developing countries such as China, India, and Brazil which is helping develop online sales for the growing outdoor recreation and hiking products including gear and equipment. Increasing penetration of companies using online retail channels such as Moosejaw, Backcountry.com, and Eastern Mountain Sports is paving the way for increased demand of hiking gear and equipment.
North America led the hiking gear and equipment market in 2019. Increased number of consumers seeking places for outdoor recreation in order tconnect tnature as well as tpractice healthy exercises is driving the market in this region. Increasing construction of hiking trails in U.S. is rising the number of hikers in the region, thereby propelling the growth of the market. According treport by the Outdoor Foundation, hiking is the fourth most popular outdoor activity in U.S., witnessing 44.9 million participants in 2018.
Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Report Highlights
Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Growth & Trends
The global hiking gear and equipment market size is expected treach USD 9.56 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR 8.4% from 2025 t2030, according ta new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Several factors including increasing active travelers combined with rise in adventure tourism is boosting the trend towards hiking sports which is driving the penetration of hiking gear and equipment. In addition, the industry is expected tflourish owing tincreasing prominence of outdoor sports activities as a result of rising emphasis on healthy living.
Increasing number of millennials is resulting in rising prominence of various adventure sports activities which is causing growth in the market. According tthe U.S. Census Bureau, youngest millennial is expected treach its adulthood by 2020, thereby accounting for 28% of the U.S. population as well as 50% of the working population in the country. . Moreover, rising acceptance of various adventure sports as a measure tgain different experiences is holding greater attraction of consumers towards hiking. According tfindings of a survey conducted by the Adventure Travel Trade Association in 2016, hiking was ranked as the most popular adventure activity, with 92.3% of the people surveyed had done the activity in U.S. thus, rising trends in the outdoor recreation and sports industry is fueling the market for hiking gear and equipment across regions.
Hiking clothes witnessed the highest penetration in the market on account of being an integral part of the sporting essential. Latest trends suggesting urban hiker style is in vogue is alscomplementing the product sales. Rising prominence towards sustainability have led tintroduction of new fabric and insulation technology which is alsaddressing animal welfare as well as environmental standards. Moreover, gaining prominence of women in outdoor clothing segment owing trising participation of women hikers is alsfueling the market demand for hiking apparel.
Online channel of distribution witnessed the highest growth in the market owing trising internet penetration across developing countries such as China, India, and Brazil which is helping develop online sales for the growing outdoor recreation and hiking products including gear and equipment. Increasing penetration of companies using online retail channels such as Moosejaw, Backcountry.com, and Eastern Mountain Sports is paving the way for increased demand of hiking gear and equipment.
North America led the hiking gear and equipment market in 2019. Increased number of consumers seeking places for outdoor recreation in order tconnect tnature as well as tpractice healthy exercises is driving the market in this region. Increasing construction of hiking trails in U.S. is rising the number of hikers in the region, thereby propelling the growth of the market. According treport by the Outdoor Foundation, hiking is the fourth most popular outdoor activity in U.S., witnessing 44.9 million participants in 2018.
Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Report Highlights
- The clothes segment held the largest revenue share of 49.7% in the hiking gear & equipment industry in 2024, primarily due tincreasing participation in outdoor activities and growing demand for specialized apparel.
- The specialty stores segment held the largest revenue share of 46.2% in the hiking gear & equipment industry in 2024, primarily due tthe ability of these stores toffer a curated selection of high-quality products and personalized customer service.
- The North America hiking gear & equipment market held the largest revenue share of 62.6% in 2024, primarily due tthe region's strong outdoor culture and the increasing popularity of hiking as a recreational activity.
CHAPTER 1. METHODOLOGY AND SCOPE
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
CHAPTER 3. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
CHAPTER 4. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
CHAPTER 5. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: PRODUCT ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market, By Product: Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.1. Clothes
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Footwear
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.3. Backpacks
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.4. Equipments
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.5. Others
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 6. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
6.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
6.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.1. Specialty Stores
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Department stores
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Online
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 7. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: REGIONAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
7.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1. North America
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.2. U.S.
7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.3. Canada
7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.4. Mexico
7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Europe
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.2. UK
7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.3. Germany
7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.4. France
7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.5. Italy
7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.6. Spain
7.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Asia Pacific
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.2. China
7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.3. India
7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.4. Japan
7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.5. Australia
7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.6. South Korea
7.3.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.4. Latin America
7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.4.2. Brazil
7.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 8. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant’s Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
8.9.1. The North Face, A VF Company
8.9.1.1. Company Overview
8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.2. Mountain Hardwear.
8.9.2.1. Company Overview
8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.3. Black Diamond Equipment Ltd
8.9.3.1. Company Overview
8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.4. Marmot Mountain, LLC.
8.9.4.1. Company Overview
8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.5. Amer Sports
8.9.5.1. Company Overview
8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.6. TATONKA
8.9.6.1. Company Overview
8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.7. Equinox Ltd.
8.9.7.1. Company Overview
8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.8. mont-bell Co.,Ltd
8.9.8.1. Company Overview
8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
8.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.9. AMG-Group
8.9.9.1. Company Overview
8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
8.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.10. Sierra Designs
8.9.10.1. Company Overview
8.9.10.2. Financial Performance
8.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
CHAPTER 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
CHAPTER 3. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS & SCOPE
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
CHAPTER 4. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
CHAPTER 5. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: PRODUCT ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
5.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market, By Product: Key Takeaways
5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.1. Clothes
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Footwear
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.3. Backpacks
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.4. Equipments
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
5.3.5. Others
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 6. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
6.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
6.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.1. Specialty Stores
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Department stores
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Online
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 7. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: REGIONAL ESTIMATES & TREND ANALYSIS
7.1. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Regional Outlook
7.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1. North America
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.2. U.S.
7.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.3. Canada
7.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.1.4. Mexico
7.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Europe
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.2. UK
7.3.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.3. Germany
7.3.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.4. France
7.3.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.5. Italy
7.3.2.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.2.6. Spain
7.3.2.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Asia Pacific
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.2. China
7.3.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.3. India
7.3.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.4. Japan
7.3.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.5. Australia
7.3.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.3.6. South Korea
7.3.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.4. Latin America
7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.4.2. Brazil
7.3.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
7.3.4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
7.3.5. Middle East & Africa
7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
CHAPTER 8. HIKING GEAR & EQUIPMENT MARKET: COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Company Categorization
8.3. Participant’s Overview
8.4. Financial Performance
8.5. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
8.8. Strategy Mapping
8.9. Company Profiles
8.9.1. The North Face, A VF Company
8.9.1.1. Company Overview
8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.2. Mountain Hardwear.
8.9.2.1. Company Overview
8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.3. Black Diamond Equipment Ltd
8.9.3.1. Company Overview
8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.4. Marmot Mountain, LLC.
8.9.4.1. Company Overview
8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.5. Amer Sports
8.9.5.1. Company Overview
8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.6. TATONKA
8.9.6.1. Company Overview
8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.7. Equinox Ltd.
8.9.7.1. Company Overview
8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.8. mont-bell Co.,Ltd
8.9.8.1. Company Overview
8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
8.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.9. AMG-Group
8.9.9.1. Company Overview
8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
8.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
8.9.10. Sierra Designs
8.9.10.1. Company Overview
8.9.10.2. Financial Performance
8.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
8.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
