Bear Grips Pro ShopsOutdoor Club Apparel for College Programs and Community Groups
- Outdoor clubs cover hiking, climbing, paddle, skiing, and trail running under one chapter.
- A single store handles multiple sub-program designs.
- No-minimum per-piece pricing fits campus and community budgets.
- Free US shipping in a week, members order direct.
Outdoor club apparel is the umbrella category that covers college outing clubs, community outdoor programs, scout outdoor programs, and any multi-sport organization combining hiking, climbing, paddling, skiing, and trail running. The Pro Shops model works particularly well here because one club account can host multiple sub-program designs (hiking, paddle, climb, ski) without paying per sub-program.
Why outdoor clubs need one umbrella shop
Outdoor clubs at colleges and community centers often run multiple programs under one banner: a hiking sub-program, a paddle sub-program, a winter sports sub-program. Traditionally each sub-program tries to run its own apparel, which means each one has to find a printer, hit a minimum, and manage inventory.
One Pro Shops account on the VIP plan ($59/mo) holds up to 200 live products. That covers an umbrella outdoor club with five or six sub-programs each running 3 to 8 designs per year. Members shop one store, pick their sub-program piece, order direct.
How to structure the umbrella shop
Most successful outdoor club umbrella shops organize by sub-program:
- Hiking sub-program: cotton tee, hoodie, rope hat
- Climb sub-program: triblend tee, beanie, joggers
- Paddle sub-program: tank top, wicking shirt, sun hat
- Winter sub-program: hoodie, beanie, quarter-zip
- Trail run sub-program: tech tee, shorts, hat
- Chapter staples: club-wide logo tee, hoodie
Members can buy across sub-programs or stick to their main interest.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Pricing model for a multi-program club
$59/mo VIP plan covers up to 200 live products. A multi-sub-program outdoor club hits the math like this:
| Line | Number |
|---|---|
| Sub-programs | 5 |
| Products per sub-program | 6 |
| Active members | 120 |
| Average annual revenue per buying member | $45 |
| Buyers (60% rate) | 72 |
| Gross revenue | $3,240 |
| Profit at 30% margin | $972 |
Plus the $59/mo plan pays for itself in roughly week one of each season.
College vs community outdoor club setup
The difference is largely paperwork and leadership turnover. College chapters need student org approval to use the school name (often denied) and have to transfer the account each year between officers. Community outdoor clubs are simpler: one owner, no turnover. Both work in our system.
Launch Your Outdoor Club Umbrella Shop
Up to 200 products, multiple sub-programs, one shop. VIP plan unlocks the full catalog.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can I run separate URLs for each sub-program?
One main store URL, but you can use category pages or direct product links to deep-link to a specific sub-program.
Is there a way to pause a sub-program seasonally?
Yes. Deactivate the sub-program products at season end, reactivate next year. Designs stay saved.
How does revenue split between sub-programs?
All revenue lands in the parent club account. Internal accounting splits to sub-programs are up to you.
Can the account be shared between sub-program leads?
Yes. One login per account is standard, sub-leads can share access.
