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Camping Gear Sharing Platforms

The Outdoor Exchange Subscription Service is for Outdoor Equipment

— June 3, 2014 — Business
If you love camping but can't help but feel frustrated at the cost of all your outdoor equipment, then the Outdoor Exchange subscription service might be of interest to you. Currently seeking funding as an Indiegogo campaign, The OX sharing platform makes camping less expensive. This entrepreneurial endeavour would allow you to borrow camping gear including tents and kayaks.

Not only would the Outdoor Exchange make camping more affordable, it would also free up some of your storage room. As fun as camping is, all the equipment takes up space when you aren't experiencing the great outdoors.

The OX members would pay a flat annual fee of $100 USD until July 2014 for their basic package, which would entitle them to one item per week. Two other packages are also available.
Trend Themes
1. Camping Gear Sharing - The trend of camping gear sharing platforms allows campers to access and borrow outdoor equipment, reducing costs and storage space.
2. Subscription Services - The rise of subscription services like the Outdoor Exchange provides convenient and affordable access to recreational products, creating disruptive opportunities in various industries.
3. Collaborative Consumption - The concept of collaborative consumption, demonstrated by platforms like the Outdoor Exchange, enables people to share resources and reduce their environmental impact, leading to disruptive innovation possibilities.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Retail - The outdoor retail industry can capitalize on the trend of camping gear sharing platforms by partnering with or creating their own subscription services, expanding their customer base and providing additional revenue streams.
2. Storage Solutions - The storage solutions industry has an opportunity to diversify its offerings by catering to the needs of campers who want to free up space by utilizing camping gear sharing platforms like the Outdoor Exchange.
3. Recreation and Leisure - The recreation and leisure industry can embrace the trend of subscription-based outdoor equipment services, offering new experiences and attracting customers who want to explore different activities without the burden of purchasing expensive gear.
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