Arrive Outdoors

What Arrive Outdoors does

Arrive Outdoors is a U.S.-based, privately held content and affiliate marketing company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles. The company curates premium outdoor gear across categories including backpacks, hiking shoes and boots, tents, camp furniture, cooking gear, and survival kits, and publishes extensive educational content such as hiking guides, camping tips, gear reviews, and wilderness survival articles. Its website features branded products from manufacturers including Deuter, Oboz, Marmot, Helinox, and Amazon Basics. The platform has no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no developer-facing APIs; its core offering is editorial content and curated product recommendations.

Arrive Outdoors does not sell products directly, hold inventory, or process payments. All transactions are routed through Amazon, where customers complete checkout using Amazon's payment and Prime fulfillment infrastructure. The company earns revenue exclusively through Amazon affiliate commissions on resulting purchases, making this a single-stream, performance-marketing business model. Demand generation is primarily content-led, relying on organic search traffic to the blog and product pages, supplemented by organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and a guest blogger/contributor program that expands content production.

The company was co-founded by Rachelle Snyder (CEO) and Ross Richmond (COO). It has raised a single disclosed funding round of $4.75M in July 2020 from Freestyle Capital (lead), Alpaca VC, Basecamp Fund, Narrative Fund, and Science. The company serves U.S. consumers only (continental United States), with no disclosed international operations. The business has pivoted from its original rental-based model to its current affiliate retail/content model, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Arrive Outdoors

Legal name

Arrive Outdoors

Website

https://arriveoutdoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arrive Outdoors is a U.S. outdoor gear content and affiliate marketing site that curates premium hiking, camping, and backpacking products and earns revenue via Amazon affiliate commissions on purchases routed through Amazon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation Gear & Content

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK), Backpacking & Trekking Gear Retail (CRAMAAAA)

Keywords

• Outdoor gear curation
• Affiliate marketing content
• Camping equipment reviews
• Hiking gear guides
• Outdoor adventure content

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Amazon Affiliate Commissions: Arrive Outdoors earns revenue through affiliate commissions when customers click through to Amazon and complete purchases. The site curates premium outdoor gear and redirects buyers to Amazon's checkout, leveraging Amazon's trusted payment and fulfillment infrastructure. This is a classic affiliate/performance marketing model.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arrive Outdoors is a content-driven outdoor gear curation platform that publishes editorial content (hiking guides, camping tips, gear reviews, survival articles) and curates premium outdoor equipment from brands like Deuter, Oboz, Marmot, and Helinox. All purchases are routed through Amazon via affiliate links, with the company earning commissions rather than selling inventory directly. The site also features curated gear bundles and camping sets designed to simplify trip preparation.

Product overview

Arrive Outdoors is a curated online destination for premium outdoor gear retail, functioning as an affiliate marketing platform that redirects purchases to Amazon. The company features outdoor equipment across categories including tents and shelters, sleeping bags and pads, camp furniture, backpacks and hiking packs, cooking gear and camp kitchens, and lighting accessories. The portfolio includes branded products from Deuter (backpacks, child carriers), Oboz (hiking shoes and boots), Marmot (tents), and Helinox (camping chairs), supplemented by survival gear kits and camping sets/bundles. All purchases are completed through Amazon, with the company earning affiliate commissions while providing gear curation, reviews, and outdoor adventure content including hiking guides, camping tips, and wilderness survival articles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deuter Speed Lite 25L Men Backpack Ultra-lightweight hiking backpack weighing 1.5 pounds, designed for fast-paced mountain treks, alpine climbs, and rugged backcountry adventures with LiteAir backsystem. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for hikers and backpackers.
• Deuter Speed Lite 30 SL Top Load Backpack High-performance women's hiking backpack featuring Lite Air backsystem for lightweight yet stable load-carrying. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for female hikers and backpackers seeking agility without compromising function.
• Oboz Men's Sawtooth II Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes Rugged low-cut trail hiking shoe with durable nubuck leather and breathable textiles, offering stability, comfort, and moisture-wicking protection. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for male hikers.
• Oboz Women's Sawtooth II Low Waterproof Hiking Shoe Versatile low-cut women's hiking shoe with Oboz's signature O FIT Insole featuring sculpted high-density EVA arch and deep heel cup for supportive positioning. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for female hikers.
• Oboz Men's Bridger Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots High-performance men's hiking boot with 8-inch shaft height, waterproof nubuck leather, and full-ankle support for harsh winter treks. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for cold-weather and rugged-terrain hikers.
• Oboz Women's Bridger Mid Hiking Boots Women's waterproof hiking boot in Rio Red color, combining premium nubuck leather with abrasion-resistant fabric and B-DRY waterproof membrane. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for female hikers tackling rugged terrain.
• LUXMOM Professional Survival Gear and Equipment Kit All-in-one emergency solution combining a 142-piece survival kit with 21 essential survival tools, 106-piece first aid kit, and fishing gear set. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for outdoor adventurers and emergency preparedness.
• Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 Men's Backpacking Pack Trekking backpack with 40 liters core storage plus 10 liters expandable space, built for multi-day excursions with ergonomic comfort. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for serious hikers and trekkers.
• Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier Child carrier and backpack combination prioritizing child safety and parent comfort for parents sharing outdoor adventures. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for outdoor-loving parents.
• Marmot Limelight 3-Person Tent Three-person tent for campers and backpackers with oversized double-door entry and additional D-shaped rear door, each with vestibule for weather protection. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for camping and backpacking enthusiasts.
• Amazon Basics Camping Chair Heavy-duty folding camp chair with spacious seat and breathable mesh back for durability and comfort at campsite, beach, or tailgate. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for campers.
• Helinox Chair One Lightweight camping chair featuring taller seat and improved weight distribution, supporting up to 320 lbs. Curated by Arrive Outdoors for backpackers and campers seeking portable comfort.
• Gear Bundles and Camping Sets Curated gear bundles and camping sets designed to simplify trip preparation by aggregating complementary outdoor equipment into single recommendations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArrive Outdoors maintains a core partnership with Amazon for transaction processing. All purchases are completed securely through Amazon, giving customers access to fast shipping and trusted service. The company earns affiliate commissions when customers purchase through their links. This Amazon integration is fundamental to Arrive Outdoors' business model, handling all order fulfillment while Arrive Outdoors focuses on content curation and gear recommendations.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Switchback Travel: Outdoor gear review and affiliate site focused on hiking and backpacking, with reviews driving Amazon and retailer commissions. Closely mirrors Arrive Outdoors' content-led, affiliate-monetized model in the same product categories.
• CleverHiker: Long-form hiking, backpacking, and camping content site that monetizes via gear reviews and affiliate links to Amazon and retailers. Directly comparable in content format, audience, and revenue model.
• Gear Patrol: Lifestyle and outdoor gear content publisher with affiliate commerce across multiple categories. Overlaps with Arrive Outdoors in hiking, camping, and backpacking recommendations and audience intent.
• Backcountry.com: Specialty outdoor e-tailer selling premium hiking, camping, and backpacking gear. Comparable on product catalog (Deuter, Marmot, etc.) and target customer, though operating a first-party storefront rather than affiliate model.
• Moosejaw: Outdoor specialty retailer carrying camping, hiking, and backpacking brands. Competes for the same shopper intent as Arrive Outdoors' curated catalog, with overlap in brands and customer persona.

Emerging players

• Outdoor Gear Lab: Independent outdoor gear review site producing testing-driven content with affiliate monetization. Comparable in deep-review editorial approach and overlap with Arrive Outdoors' backpack, tent, and footwear reviews.
• SectionHiker: Long-running backpacking and hiking content site monetized through affiliate links. Directly comparable on audience (thru-hikers, backpackers), content format, and revenue model, but smaller scale.
• Hiking Guy: Solo-authored hiking and backpacking blog with affiliate monetization to Amazon. Directly comparable in niche audience, content depth, and affiliate-only revenue model, though smaller scale.
• The Trek: Long-distance thru-hiking content community with affiliate gear recommendations. Overlaps with Arrive Outdoors' backpacking audience and Amazon-driven monetization, primarily through contributed content.

Broad incumbents

• REI Co-op: Largest U.S. outdoor co-op retailer selling camping, hiking, and backpacking gear both online and in stores. Comparable on product catalog and customer, and competes for the same high-intent traffic that Arrive Outdoors targets via content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arriveoutdoors
• Facebookfacebook.com/arriveoutdoors
• Instagraminstagram.com/arriveoutdoors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arriveoutdoors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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