Earn income by renting out high-quality outdoor equipment to weekend adventurers
Time: 3-8 hours per week
Urban Canadians often lack the storage space or budget to buy premium camping gear for occasional trips. You make money by curating complete camping kits—including tents, sleeping pads, and stoves—and renting them to locals. Clients pay for the convenience of high-end equipment without the $1,500 upfront investment. Revenue is generated through daily or weekend flat rates, with additional income possible through cleaning fees or delivery services to popular trailheads and parks.
Purchase 2 high-quality 4-person tents and 4 sleeping pads during end-of-season sales at MEC or Atmosphere, targeting a total initial investment under $800 CAD.
Post detailed ads on Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji, highlighting specific brands like MSR or North Face to justify a $50 to $80 per weekend price point.
Create a simple contract that includes a damage waiver and requires a $100 to $200 CAD security deposit via Interac e-Transfer to protect your assets.
Use a free tool like Google Calendar or a platform like Ruckify to track rentals and prevent double-booking during peak long weekends like Canada Day.
Allocate 1 hour after each rental to inspect, sanitize, and air out gear, ensuring all components are present and charging a $25 CAD cleaning fee if returned muddy.
Reinvest profits to add high-margin items like portable power stations or bear-proof canisters, which can be rented as add-ons for $15 to $30 CAD per trip.
The primary source for reliable, high-resale value gear and seasonal clearance sales in Canada.
The most active local platform for connecting with campers in Canadian urban centers.
A vital secondary platform for listing rentals and finding used gear to expand your inventory cheaply.
Use this site to track peak booking dates and popular regions to target your advertising effectively.
Essential for understanding how to report your rental income and deduct gear depreciation on Canadian taxes.