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

The global hiking gear and equipment market size is expected to reach USD 9.56 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR 8.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a 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 to flourish owing to increasing 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 to the U.S. Census Bureau, youngest millennial is expected to reach 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 to gain different experiences is holding greater attraction of consumers towards hiking. According to findings 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 also complementing the product sales. Rising prominence towards sustainability have led to introduction of new fabric and insulation technology which is also addressing animal welfare as well as environmental standards. Moreover, gaining prominence of women in outdoor clothing segment owing to rising participation of women hikers is also fueling the market demand for hiking apparel.

Online channel of distribution witnessed the highest growth in the market owing to rising 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 to connect to nature as well as to practice 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 to report 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 to increasing 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 to the ability of these stores to offer 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 to the region's strong outdoor culture and the increasing popularity of hiking as a recreational activity.

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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

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List of Tables

Table 1. Global hiking gear & equipment market: Key market driver analysis
Table 2. Global hiking gear & equipment market: Key market restraint analysis
Table 3. Global hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, by region (USD Million)
Table 4. Global hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Table 5. Global hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, by distribution channel (USD Million)
Table 6. North America hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 7. North America hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 8. North America hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 9. U.S. macro-economic outlay
Table 10. U.S. hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 11. U.S. hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 12. Canada macro-economic outlay
Table 13. Canada hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 14. Canada hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 15. Mexico macro-economic outlay
Table 16. Mexico hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 17. Mexico hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18. Europe hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 19. Europe hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20. Europe hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 21. UK macro-economic outlay
Table 22. UK hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23. UK hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 24. Germany macro-economic outlay
Table 25. Germany hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 26. Germany hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 27. France macro-economic outlay
Table 28. France hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 29. France hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 30. Italy macro-economic outlay
Table 31. Italy hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 32. Italy hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33. Spain macro-economic outlay
Table 34. Spain hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35. Spain hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 36. Asia Pacific hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37. Asia Pacific hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38. Asia Pacific hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 39. China macro-economic outlay
Table 40. China hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 41. China hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 42. India macro-economic outlay
Table 43. India hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 44. India hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 45. Japan macro-economic outlay
Table 46. Japan hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 47. Japan hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48. Australia macro-economic outlay
Table 49. Australia hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50. Australia hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 51. South Korea macro-economic outlay
Table 52. South Korea hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53. South Korea hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 54. Latin America hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55. Latin America hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 56. Brazil macro-economic outlay
Table 57. Brazil hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58. Brazil hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 59. Middle East & Africa hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60. Middle East & Africa hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 61. Middle East & Africa hiking gear & equipment market estimates and forecast, by distribution channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 62. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
Table 63. Company market share, 2024 (%)
Table 64. Company heat map analysis, 2024
Table 65. Companies implementing key strategies

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Hiking gear & equipment market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
Fig. 5 Primary research process
Fig. 6 Market snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
Fig. 10 Global parent industry and hiking gear & equipment size (USD Million)
Fig. 11 Global hiking gear & equipment size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 12 Hiking gear & equipment market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
Fig. 13 Hiking gear & equipment market: Value chain analysis
Fig. 14 Hiking gear & equipment market: Dynamics
Fig. 15 Hiking gear & equipment market: Porter's five forces analysis
Fig. 16 Hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, by product (USD Million)
Fig. 17 Clothes market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 18 Footwear market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 19 Backpacks market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 20 Equipments market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 21 Others market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 22 Hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, by distribution channel (USD Million)
Fig. 23 Hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecasts for Specialty Stores, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 24 Hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecasts for Department stores, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 25 Hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecasts for Online, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 26 Hiking gear & equipment market: Regional outlook, 2024 & 2030, (USD Million)
Fig. 27 Regional marketplace: Key takeaways
Fig. 28 North America hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 29 US hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 30 Canada hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 31 Mexico hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 32 Europe hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 33 Germany hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 34 UK hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 35 France hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 36 Italy hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 37 Spain hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 38 Asia Pacific hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 39 China hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 40 India hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 41 Japan hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 42 Australia hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 43 South Korea hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 44 Latin America hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 45 Brazil hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 46 Middle East & Africa hiking gear & equipment market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Fig. 47 Key company categorization
Fig. 48 Company market share analysis, 2024
Fig. 49 Strategic framework of hiking gear & equipment

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

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Growth & Trends:

Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Report Highlights:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market Variables, Trends & Scope

Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis

Chapter 5. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Hiking Gear & Equipment Market: Competitive Analysis

List of Tables

List of Figures