outfitter

Expedition equipment source

An outfitter supplies equipment and provisions for a particular activity, especially outdoor pursuits like hunting, fishing, camping, or expeditions.

The term also applies to stores selling such gear: We stopped at the outfitter before heading into the backcountry.

In some regions, outfitters provide guided wilderness trips with all necessary equipment and expertise.

adventure

safari

Wildlife observation journey

guide · excursion · backcountry · wilderness · hunting · fishing · trail ride · canoe trip · bush · lodge

gear

equipment

Tools for a task

  • tackleGear or takedown
  • rodThin rigid stick
  • reelWinding cylinder or dance

rifle · bow · ammunition · lure · flies · tent · pack · sleeping bag · canoe · kayak

supplier

provisioner

Supplier of food stores

wholesaler · stockist · dealer · merchant · trader · provider · sourcing · procurement · supply · equipment

apparel

clothier

Seller of garments

costumer · uniform · workwear · western wear · layering · jacket · boots · hat · gloves · waders

wilderness

backcountry

Sparsely populated wilderness areas

portage · terrain · river · lake · mountain · forest · tundra · bush · hunting ground · fishing hole

retail

shop

Retail sales venue

merchandise · inventory · catalog · fitting · purchase · brand · specialty · sporting goods · outdoor store · pro shop

Categories
Opposites
specialization

outfittergeneral store

All-purpose rural shop

department store · big-box store · variety store · five-and-dime · superstore

commercial role

outfittercustomer

Buyer of goods

buyer · client · purchaser · consumer · patron

equipment provision

outfitterrepossessor

One who reclaims collateral

confiscator · dispossessor · depriver · stripper · looter

Phrases
Family

outfitted, outfitting, outfitters

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G