Cache Seven aggregates curated outdoor trip plans and corresponding gear lists sourced from professional guides. The platform allows outdoor professionals to market their trips and earn commissions by recommending trusted equipment. Users can discover detailed itineraries and purchase recommended gear directly from various online retailers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Outdoor enthusiasts often struggle to find reliable guidance on gear and trips, relying on potentially biased sources like advertisements or influencers. Outdoor professionals, despite their expertise, often lack a platform to effectively share their knowledge and benefit from their recommendations.
Solution
Cache7 is a platform designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts with vetted gear recommendations and curated trip experiences from trusted outdoor professionals. The platform enables guides and outfitters to create gear lists based on their real-world experience, offering consumers a more reliable and trustworthy source of information. Users can explore a map of expert-led adventures and access gear lists tailored to specific trips, terrain, and seasons. By purchasing gear through these lists, consumers directly support the outdoor professionals who make adventure possible, fostering a more sustainable ecosystem within the outdoor industry.
Target Audience
Cache7 targets outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliable gear recommendations and curated trip experiences, as well as outdoor professionals (guides, instructors, and outfitters) looking to monetize their expertise and connect with a broader audience.
Features
- Trip planning tools that allow users to search for adventures based on activity, location, and time of year
- Curated gear lists created by outdoor professionals with direct links to purchase
- Profiles for guides and outfitters, showcasing their expertise and available trips
- Affiliate partnerships with over 10,000 brands and 1.2 million products, ranging from major retailers to niche manufacturers
- Blog featuring articles and insights from outdoor professionals