India Camping Equipment Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: India Camping Equipment Market (2025-30):

The India Camping Equipment Market size was valued at around USD 892 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,027 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 14.66% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The India Camping Equipment Market growth is due to the increasing inclination of consumers towards outdoor recreational activities, increasing investments in tourism, advancement in technologies, encouragement of environmentally friendly alternatives, increasing e-commerce, and others. The rising number of travelers is due to the affordable camping packages and social media connectivity among the young generation, especially millennials and Gen-Z. For the smooth and safe camping of the consumers, the service providers offer camping equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, etc., thus increasing the demand in the country.

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Additionally, travel companies such as Exoticamp, Youth Camping, Alkof Holidays, etc., offer customized travelled experiences to their consumers, offering a sense of control to the consumers, which increases their engagement during the camping. It generates a liking towards camping and trekking, resulting in frequent participation in such leisure time activities. Thus, to ensure a smooth and premium camping experience, service providers are equipping themselves with the equipment. Therefore, the growing support from authorities, the growing young population, rising recreational activities, digitalization of the sectors, growing tourism industry, increasing internet penetration, etc., boost the demand for camping equipment in India.

India Camping Equipment Market Driver:

Increasing in Outdoor Recreational Activities – Outdoor Recreational activities like trekking, camping, and others, have increased in India due to the health benefits of nature connect, an increase in the disposable income, government support, influence of social media, etc. Moreover, the influence of social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and others influences the tech-savvy generation, primarily Gen-Z and millennials. According to the Indian Ministry of Electronics & IT, nearly 900 million individuals are using internet services, with approximately 491 million social media users in 2025. The capturing and uploading of adventurous treks, camping experiences, and beautiful scenery on these social media platforms attracts the young urban population, pushing them to pursue such trips and adventures, thus requiring camping equipment.

Thus, the growing influence of social media platforms, the rise in disposable income, the penetration of smartphones & 5G internet services, and natural connectivity increase the outdoor recreational activities, hence, for the smooth and secure travel, camping equipment is required, leading to an increase in the demand for them in the country.

India Camping Equipment Market Opportunity:

Government Support for Tourism Industry to Offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities – The Indian government is encouraging the tourism industry to increase the foreign exchange currency, representing the rich heritage sites, snow-covered hills, lakes, diverse culture, etc., at an international level, and to boost the economy of the country. Lately, the government of the nation is focusing on the development of the tourism infrastructure through campaigns such as Incredible India, Dekho Apna Desh, etc., and schemes like PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan. These schemes can campaign to focus on the diverse and rich cultural heritage, ancestral monuments, tradition, and tribes, boosting awareness and pride in the craftsmanship of the Indians.

Additionally, the Indian Ministry of Tourism has successfully concluded 136 projects out of 263 worth USD1.4 billion in 2024.  The completion and investments in such projects depict a potential for growth of camping equipment manufacturers in the nation. Thus, for accommodation in the terrain region, such as the Himalayas, forests, etc., tents, sleeping bags, and other utility equipment are required, hence generating a growth potential.

India Camping Equipment Market Challenge:

Underdeveloped Infrastructure Hampers Market Growth – The camping sites in India are underdeveloped due to a lack of transportation, rough terrain, inadequate accommodation, limited investments, focus on regional and cultural tourism, inefficient water management system, etc.

The camping sector of India is underdeveloped due to the lack of government focus on recreational activities, especially in remote and mountainous areas. The inefficient water supply and drainage system, lack of accommodations, and reliable road connectivity in such regions minimize the number of tourist visits.  The trek and camping in such regions without any facilities and connectivity, and thick dense forest cover, and the challenges that restrain the travelers from the smooth trek and camping, leading to a negative impact on the market. Thus, the undeveloped camping infrastructure, the absence of clear signs, trails, and emergency services, ineffective water management system, hinders the market growth.   

India Camping Equipment Market Trend:

Increasing Demand for Environment-Friendly Camping Equipment – The stringent legislative norms of the Indian government have pushed the camping equipment manufacturers to innovate and tailor the eco-friendly equipment. Several manufacturing companies are shifting towards cleaner and greener materials. For instance, Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd., under the name Quechua and Wildcraft India Pvt. Ltd., is offering a wide range of sustainable products such as tents, thermal flasks, sleeping bags, etc., using recycled polyester and BPA-free recyclable plastic.

This equipment and material are not only preventing the harmful effects of the chemicals and fabrics needed for the manufacturing, but also recycling the waste produced. This is a cost-effective and nature-friendly method. Biolite launched its new CampStove 2+, which converts thermal energy to produce electricity. Apart from providing the energy for cooking food, it stores the charge in a battery, which charges the electronic devices and gears. Such advancements and innovations in fabric and technologies have gained the interest of consumers, thus leading to the acceptance of eco-friendly camping equipment.

India Camping Equipment Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The India Camping Equipment Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the country level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Distribution Channel:

• Offline
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Outdoor Retailers
  • Departmental Stores
  • Others
• Online
  • Online Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Others

Based on the distribution channel, the offline channel holds the largest market share of more than 65%.  This market share is due to the physical inspection of the quality, expansion of the specialty outdoor retailers, fast delivery, personalized recommendations & suggestions from the expert, etc. The immediate and fast delivery service of the offline distributors eliminates the waiting period that occurs during the online purchase of the equipment, especially in remote and hilly regions. The specialty retailers, such as Wildcraft, Decathlon, Adventure Worx, etc., deploy trained and experienced staff who guide the consumers during the purchase of the camping products and gear, further providing them the insights into the challenges and weather that might occur during the trek and camping.

In offline stores and retail distribution channels, the buyers get a first-hand experience of the product before the purchase, which provides an accurate analysis of the dimensions and quality of the product. Moreover, it reduces the hassle of returning and exchanging the camping equipment and products, and there is no deception because of the certification and guaranteed authenticity of the product, which is overlooked in the online distribution channel. Thus, the earlier access, product transparency, reliability, and the expert’s guidance make the online distribution channel a preferable choice.

Based on Product Type:

• Tent
• Furniture
• Backpack
• Sleeping Bag
• Cooking System
• Gear & Survival Kit
• Others

The tents hold the largest market share of about 43%. This is due to the accessibility, protective safe environment, versatility, cost-effectiveness, protection from climatic conditions, extended usage duration, etc. The accommodation is the prime necessity of the campers and trekkers, especially in remote and hilly terrain, as after the adventurous trek and related activities, individuals need a safe, comfortable lodging space, with a homely feeling in these regions, which is offered by the tents. The tents are reusable; thus, after their utility, they can be folded into a compact form and can be used for future stays or treks, thus increasing their durability. Further, the tents are impermeable and, to some extent, are resistant to weather conditions, such as heat, rain, snow, etc., which acts as a protective barrier from sudden changes in climatic conditions and the wildlife.

Moreover, the hotels and resorts in such areas are limited and are relatively expensive. The average price of the hotels is around USD100 per night, whereas the price of a reusable tent is about USD45 in India. Thus, the reusability and durability of the tents are worth the cost of the tents; however, the price of the hotels for each night stay is costlier, hence, to remain budget-friendly, the campers and trekkers prefer camping tents, facilitating their large market share.

India Camping Equipment Industry Recent Development:

• 2025: Decathlon India launched six limited-edition vintage colors of its 2-Second Tent and announced plans to introduce an XL 4-person family tent, reinforcing its leadership in innovation and user-friendly camping gear.

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