Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market Size By Product, By Application, By Distribution Channel, By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market Size And Forecast

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market size was valued at USD 7.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 32 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2026 to 2032.

The increasing trend of adventure tourism, and the growing popularity of outdoor activities among people all across the globe, are propelling the growth of the market globally. The Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market Definition

Hiking gear & equipment are a set of objects or items that are used by consumers to go on an outdoor activity termed as hiking. Hiking is a track sport mainly done by people for vacation, to improve health, and to relax and take a break from the boredom of daily life. Hiking is of two types one is day hikes and another is multiple-day hikes. It is becoming a trend in the modern lifestyle. It is one of the most favored activities in developed economies after cycling and jogging. Several types of hiking equipment are used based on the activities, duration, distance, as well as natural environment of the trek.

The market for hiking gear and equipment is being driven by the younger generation's increasing demand for sports activities, particularly among millennials. The significance of outdoor sports events has increased due to a growing interest in fitness regimens, quick leisure activities, and healthy lives. This has favorably impacted the market for hiking accessories and gear. Additionally, a rise in the demand for hiking clothing and equipment is being brought on by the expansion of the outdoor recreation sector as a result of changing demographics, urban migration, and increased emphasis on healthy living.

The market for hiking gear and equipment has grown as a result of customers' shifting priorities toward leading healthy lives and the development of urbanization. Additionally, consumers' preference for heavy-duty boots has given hiking boots more significance. Sales in the market are being stimulated by the shoes' popularity on social media, with over 192,000 posts on Instagram under the hashtag #hikingboots. Since millennials make up the majority of hikers' market customers, their growing participation drives up demand for these goods. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the youngest millennial is anticipated to become an adult by 2020, making up around 28% of the country's total population and 50% of the labor force.

Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market Overview

Global market expansion is being fueled by the rising popularity of adventure tourism and outdoor activities among individuals all over the world. The global market for hiking gear and equipment is rising as more organizations plan outdoor activities. Along with the growing influence of social media and video blogging, a web-based equipment marketplace is fostering industry expansion. The development of the global market for hiking equipment and gear may be hampered by hectic lives, potential risks, and unpredictable weather.

One of the key factors driving the market's growth is the huge increase in the number of people engaging in recreational and sporting activities as a result of rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and rising consumer preferences for active and adventurous lives. Additionally, numerous governments throughout the world are funding holiday packages that incorporate sports and physical activity. This is helping the market expand along with the growing trend of adventure travel. Aside from this, the demand for hiking gear and equipment through e-commerce channels is escalating due to the developing athleisure trend, the influence of social media, and the rising popularity of catalog shopping.

Leading players are also implementing various digital marketing techniques to increase their consumer base. Additionally, they are putting a lot of effort into creating eco-friendly product variations with improved comfort and cutting-edge designs. Over the past few years, the average number of accidents on hiking expeditions has increased. The lack of consumer education regarding the value of using safety gear when hiking in underdeveloped nations is posing a significant barrier to the market's expansion.

Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market is Segmented on the basis of Product, Application, Distribution Channel, And Geography.

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market, By Product

• Gear & Equipment
• Footwear
• Apparel
• Backpack
• Others

Based on Product, the market is bifurcated into Gear & Equipment, Footwear, Apparel, Backpack, and Others. Gear & Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 4.8% CAGR and reach USD $ 13.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period.

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market, By Application

• Water & Waste Water Treatment
• Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Industry Processing
• Food & Beverages
• Others

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Water & Waste Water Treatment, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Industry Processing, Food & Beverages, and Others. The Industry Processing segment is predicted to increase in the forecasted period due to the rising use of hiking gear in every industry.

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market, By Distribution Channel

• Specialty Stores
• Retail Stores
• Online

Based on Distribution Channel, the market is bifurcated into Specialty stores, Retail stores, and Online. The online segment will witness a decent CAGR during the forecast period owing to the ease of shopping for various hiking gear and equipment through online stores at affordable discounted rates. However, the offline segment will continue to dominate the Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market on account of the growing presence of sports retail outlets across different regions.

Hiking Gear And Equipment Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
• On the basis of Geographical Analysis, the Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. Due to the high rate of participation of people in outdoor sports and activities in countries like the U.S. and Canada, North America holds a significant share of the Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market. Rising construction activities related to hiking trails in the U.S. are leading to a further increase in the number of hikers and are positively impacting the growth of this regional market during the forecast period.

Key Players

The "Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as The North Face, Black Diamond Equipment, Marmot Mountain LLC, MontBell, Mountain Hardwear, AMG-Group, Kelty, TATONKA, Equinox Ltd., and Big Agnes.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section includes key development strategies, market share analysis, and market positioning analysis of the aforementioned competitors internationally.

Key Developments

• In May 2020: A leading online outdoor retailer, Moosejaw, collaborated with Walmart and introduced two inclusivity-focused gear and clothing lines- Lithic and Allforth- offering high-performance and quality hiking gear and equipment at affordable prices.
• Ace Matrix Analysis
• The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.
• Market Attractiveness
• The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.
• Porter's Five Forces
• The image provided would further help to get information about Porter's five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player's strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter's five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the Global Hiking Gear And Equipment Market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.