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Outdoor Gear Online Store
An online store for an outdoor gear brand, built for shoppers who check the specs before they trust a piece of kit.
Business goals
The client is an outdoor gear brand. Its customers buy things they will depend on far from a store: a jacket in a storm, a pack on a long trail. They want to compare weight, fit and materials and read what others found, before paying. Fit and seasonal demand also make returns and stock harder to manage. The client needed an online store that sold with real product detail and was practical to run through busy seasons.
Project overview
Hexagon built the client's e-commerce store. Shoppers browse by activity or product type, compare specifications, choose a size and color, and check out on any device. Behind the storefront, staff manage the catalog, variants, stock, promotions and seasonal collections. Orders move through picking, shipping and returns with a clear status, and warranty questions have a defined path. The brand can present its gear on its own terms and sell directly to customers.
Challenges faced and solved
Outdoor customers do their homework, and a wrong size or a sold-out color can lose the sale.
Shoppers think in trips, not categories
Someone planning a three-day hike is not hunting for a product code. A catalog arranged only by internal product lines makes them work hard to find what suits the trip.
We organized browsing by activity as well as product type, with filters for the details that matter, such as weight, capacity and temperature rating.
Buying fit without trying it on
Boots, packs and jackets are hard to buy unseen. Uncertain shoppers either leave the store or order two sizes and send one back, which costs the brand margin.
We put sizing guides, fit notes and customer reviews on product pages, so shoppers can make a better choice the first time.
A catalog full of variants
One jacket can come in several sizes and colors, each with its own stock level. Showing an option as available when it is not leads to cancellations and annoyed customers.
We tracked inventory at variant level, so only purchasable options appear and shoppers can ask for a notice when a size returns.
Seasonal peaks and clearances
Demand swings between seasons and big launches, while last year's colors need to clear. A store that needs developers for every change misses the moment for selling.
We gave merchandising staff tools for collections, promotions and homepage features, so they can respond to the season without waiting on a release.
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Shoppers | |
| 1. Shop by Activity | Hiking, camping, climbing and similar paths help people start from what they are planning. |
| 2. Spec-Based Filters | Filters such as size, weight, capacity and temperature rating narrow a long list quickly. |
| 3. Detailed Product Pages | Materials, dimensions, care instructions and gallery images answer the questions a store clerk normally would. |
| 4. Size and Fit Guides | Measurement charts and fit notes reduce guesswork and avoidable returns. |
| 5. Product Comparison | Shoppers put two or three items side by side, which helps when the differences are small. |
| 6. Customer Reviews | Owners share how gear held up in actual use, which many buyers trust above marketing copy. |
| 7. Wish List | Shoppers can save items while they plan a trip or wait for a good moment to buy. |
| 8. Back-in-Stock Alerts | A shopper can request a message when their size returns, which keeps a missed sale alive. |
| 9. Mobile-Friendly Checkout | Cart, shipping and payment steps work on a phone, with guest checkout available. |
| 10. Order Tracking | Customers see order status and shipment details without having to contact support. |
| 11. Returns and Warranty Requests | Customers start a return or warranty question online, with the order details attached. |
| Merchandising and marketing | |
| 12. Catalog Management | Staff add products, specifications and images, and group them by line and activity. |
| 13. Variant Management | Sizes and colors are handled under one product, each with its own code and stock. |
| 14. Seasonal Collections | Staff assemble and schedule collections for new launches and end-of-season sales. |
| 15. Promotions and Discount Codes | Campaigns run with set dates and rules, so offers start and end on time. |
| 16. Content Pages | Gear guides and brand stories sit next to the products they relate to, which helps both shoppers and search. |
| Order and customer service teams | |
| 17. Order Management | Staff see each order's payment, fulfillment and shipping status in one place. |
| 18. Inventory Records | Stock counts update as orders are placed and returns come back, reducing overselling. |
| 19. Shipping Rules | Rates and methods are set by destination and order, including limits on restricted items. |
| 20. Returns Processing | Staff approve returns and record the item's condition before it goes back into stock. |
| 21. Sales Reports | Managers see sales by product, season and promotion, which supports buying decisions for next year. |
How the platform is put together
Each layer has one job.
The result
The client now sells directly online through a store built around how outdoor customers research gear. Merchandising and service staff run daily operations from one back office.
| Area | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Finding gear | Browsing by product line alone | Activity paths and spec-based filters |
| Choosing a size | Guesswork and extra orders | Fit guides, size charts and reviews |
| Stock accuracy | Availability uncertain at the option level | Inventory tracked for each size and color |
| Campaign changes | Reliant on technical help | Staff manage collections and promotions |
How we took it from idea to launch
Good software follows a process. Here are the six stages, and what happens in each one.
Discovery & Requirements
Goal: Define the product vision, target audience and core business requirements.
Key activities- Stakeholder interviews
- Market and competitor research
- Defining user personas
- Drafting technical specifications or a Product Requirements Document (PRD)
Design (UX / UI)
Goal: Create an intuitive user experience and visual interface.
Key activities- UX design: information architecture, user flows and wireframes
- UI design: high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes in Figma or similar tools
- Design system: colors, typography and component libraries
Development: Frontend & Backend
Goal: Build the functional application using agile sprints.
Key activities- Backend: set up databases, design APIs (REST, GraphQL), implement server logic, and configure authentication and authorization (OAuth, RBAC)
- Frontend: build responsive interfaces and connect components to backend APIs
- Version control: manage code through Git and GitHub
Security & Optimization
Goal: Harden the application against vulnerabilities and boost performance.
Key activities- Security: address the OWASP Top 10, including injection, XSS and CSRF, enforce encryption in transit and at rest, and implement rate limiting
- Optimization: code splitting and lazy loading, database indexing, API caching and load testing
- QA and testing: unit, integration and end-to-end tests
Beta Release
Goal: Deploy to a controlled group of real users to catch edge-case bugs and gather feedback.
Key activities- Set up staging and production CI/CD pipelines
- Launch a closed or open beta with real users
- Monitor errors through observability tools
Public Release (Launch)
Goal: Roll the software out to the general public.
Key activities- Final production deployment
- DNS configuration
- Marketing and onboarding rollout
- Post-launch performance and security monitoring
Business benefits
The brand owns the storefront and the buying experience.
Specifications and fit guidance give shoppers what they need before they order.
Variant-level inventory keeps unavailable options off the page.
Marketing staff can launch and clear collections on their own schedule.
Conclusion
Outdoor gear is an honest category. Customers test what you sell in wind, rain and on long days, and they read closely before they buy. Hexagon built the client an online store that respects that, with real specifications, fit help and a back office that keeps up with the seasons. If you run an outdoor or sporting brand and your store is hiding your product detail, struggling with variants or slowing your team down, tell us about your catalog and your busiest season. Our team would enjoy that conversation.
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