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In 2024, wholesale sales of camping backpacks in the United States amounted to slightly over million U.S. dollars, making it one of the top selling product categories in the overall wholesale camping equipment market, alongside coolers & chests, and sleeping bags & air beds. 

Camping in the United States

Camping is a popular and relatively affordable way for people to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban areas when taking a vacation. It is seen as an alternative to a resort holiday or a city break. To many, there is a special connection with camping as it allows them to appreciate the beauty of an area’s natural surroundings. In the United States, about ** percent of Americans said they go camping at least occasionally. As a result of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic more North American travelers had in fact decided to go on camping trips in order to avoid crowded places in 2020.

Sporting Goods Retail in the U.S.

Although there are many options available for where and how to purchase sporting and outdoors equipment, especially with the growing popularity of online retailers, stores such as Bass Pro and Academy Sports + Outdoors were some of the top performers in recent years. In 2023, Dick’s Sporting Goods was one of the top leisure retailers in the United States with retail sales amounting to approximately ** billion U.S. dollars.