Hello everyone. I am starting a business selling hiking equipment and was wondering where I can find a good wholesaler, particularly one that sold well made walking poles for harsher terrain. Any good ones out there?

It might be best to try contacting some companies to see where they get their goods from, but check out ones with markets far from where you are so you can make a point that you’re not in direct competition with them.

Even contacting specific brands and asking for their distributors is an idea. They will like the fact that you will be selling their products, as long as you plan to be in business for a bit. If you are looking for a brand such as Gelert products, go to: Contact | Gelert

That could be a good place to start.

You can also try:
- UK Walking Poles Suppliers
- UK Walking Sticks Suppliers
- International Walking Sticks Suppliers

Calling up specific brands and telling them you are starting up a brick and mortar store and need initial stock is a good way to begin when working with goods such as hiking gear. They should have little problem giving you the contact info for their manufacturers.

Great, thanks a million!