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$90K /mo

Middle half earn $30K – $400K/mo

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Direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer

Direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer.

infinitediscs.com

$1M /mo Reported

Waterproof changing garment

Waterproof changing garment for outdoor activities.

showertoga.com

$30K /mo Reported

Sustainable hiking socks

"Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."

ftgusocks.com

$3K /mo Reported

Functional men's adventure apparel

Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.

gomuskox.com

$30K /mo Reported

Permanent RV jack pads

Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.

rvsnappad.com

$800K /mo Reported

Diy solar power kits

DIY solar kits for off-grid living.

renogy.com

$3M /mo Reported

Work and play bibs

Rugged bib overalls with built-in drink coolers.

muffwaders.com

$40K /mo Reported

Life-saving rescue streamer

Survival gear innovator for military and outdoor enthusiasts.

facebook.com

$300K /mo Reported

Vehicle rooftop access step

Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.

mokidoorstep.com

$70K /mo Reported

Portable pressurized shower

Portable, pressurized shower for outdoor adventures.

rinsekit.com

$200K /mo Reported

Eco-friendly campfire mugs

Sustainable enamel campfire mugs for outdoor enthusiasts.

alpengraphics.com

$700 /mo Reported

Foldable origami kayak

Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.

orukayak.com

$400K /mo Reported

Affordable bike tools online

Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.

probiketool.com

$800K /mo Reported

Guided treks to everest

Adventure treks to Everest Base Camp for adventurous souls.

hobnailtrekkingco.com

$5K /mo Reported

Lightweight ski mountaineering gear

High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.

haganskimountaineering.com

$90K /mo Reported

Portable treehouse tent

Portable treehouse tents for outdoor adventurers.

tentsile.com

$50K /mo Reported

Iceless beer case cooler

"Iceless cooler for portable beverage cooling."

kangacoolers.com

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Innovative bike lock solutions

Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.

seatylock.com

$300K /mo Reported

Reinvented rough terrain wheel

Revolutionary sine wave wheels for smooth, rough terrain.

sharkwheel.com

$200K /mo Reported

Anti-theft hydration pack

Anti-theft hydration packs for festival-goers.

lunchboxpacks.com

$60K /mo Reported

Quick-drying travel towels

Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.

us.dockandbay.com

$500K /mo Reported

Outdoor gear organization bags

Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.

gobigear.com

$20K /mo Reported

Minimalist shoe brand

Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts

xeroshoes.com

$4M /mo Reported

Handboard wave riding gear

Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.

slydehandboards.com

$80K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer infinitediscs.com Direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer.	$1M /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Facebook Community Email marketing +1	Disc Golf Players +2	+26	Founded 2012 · 30 people · $50K to start	56	Build this
Waterproof changing garment showertoga.com Waterproof changing garment for outdoor activities.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +4	+18	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $30K to start	68	Build this
Sustainable hiking socks ftgusocks.com "Sustainable hiking socks inspired by Pacific Northwest beauty."	$3K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $5K to start	59	Build this
Functional men's adventure apparel gomuskox.com Men's apparel for rugged, everyday adventures.	$30K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Men +2	+13	Founded 2019 · 4 people · $50K to start	60	Build this
Permanent RV jack pads rvsnappad.com Permanent RV jack pads for hassle-free leveling.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	RVers +3	+44	Founded 2015 · 20 people · $50K to start	57	Build this
Diy solar power kits renogy.com DIY solar kits for off-grid living.	$3M /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	SEO Word of mouth +1	Retirees +4		Founded 2010 · 45 people · $200K to start	63	Build this
Work and play bibs muffwaders.com Rugged bib overalls with built-in drink coolers.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Blue Collar Workers +4	AD +28	2 co-founders · $30K to start · Holstein, Iowa, USA, United States	58	Build this
Life-saving rescue streamer facebook.com Survival gear innovator for military and outdoor enthusiasts.	$300K /mo Reported		Product invention +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Military Personnel +4		Solo founder · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, United States · Other	74	Build this
Vehicle rooftop access step mokidoorstep.com Vehicle rooftop access step for adventurers.	$70K /mo Reported		Licensing +2	SEO Direct sales	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Newington, New Hampshire, USA, United States	52	Build this
Portable pressurized shower rinsekit.com Portable, pressurized shower for outdoor adventures.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3	AD +33	Founded 2015 · 3 people · Vista, California, USA, United States	62	Build this
Eco-friendly campfire mugs alpengraphics.com Sustainable enamel campfire mugs for outdoor enthusiasts.	$700 /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +3		Founded 2019 · Solo founder · Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Germany	48	Build this
Foldable origami kayak orukayak.com Portable folding kayaks inspired by origami.	$400K /mo Reported	When you can't choose between arts & crafts and drowning.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Email marketing +1	Outdoor Enthusiasts +2		Founded 2012 · 10 people · Emeryville, Ontario, Canada, United States	51	Build this
Affordable bike tools online probiketool.com Affordable, high-quality bike tools for all cyclists.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	SEO Organic social media +1	Cyclists of All Abilities +8		Founded 2015 · 2 people · Marlow Bottom, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	65	Build this
Guided treks to everest hobnailtrekkingco.com Adventure treks to Everest Base Camp for adventurous souls.	$5K /mo Reported		Guided tours +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Adventurous Travelers +1	CO +3	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Nashville, Tennessee, USA, United States	55	Build this
Lightweight ski mountaineering gear haganskimountaineering.com High-performance gear for dedicated backcountry ski mountaineers.	$90K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Backcountry Ski Mountai... +7	+21	Founded 2010 · Solo founder · $10K to start	70	Build this
Portable treehouse tent tentsile.com Portable treehouse tents for outdoor adventurers.	$50K /mo Reported	Making childhood dreams portable, one questionable campsite at a time.	E-commerce +2	Organic social media SEO +1	Outdoor Activity Enthus... +6	+14	Founded 2012 · 16 people · London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom	46	Build this
Iceless beer case cooler kangacoolers.com "Iceless cooler for portable beverage cooling."	—		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media	Beer Drinkers +6	AD +41	Founded 2017 · 8 people · $50K to start	51	Build this
Innovative bike lock solutions seatylock.com Innovative bike locks merging seats and security.	$300K /mo Reported		Physical product +4	Affiliate program Advertising on social media +1	Bike Riders Seeking Sec... +6	+31	Founded 2012 · 22 people · $3M to start	42	Build this
Reinvented rough terrain wheel sharkwheel.com Revolutionary sine wave wheels for smooth, rough terrain.	$200K /mo Reported	When taking a cliché way too seriously pays off.	E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Skateboarding Industry +13	+19	Founded 2012 · 4 people · $200K to start	52	Build this
Anti-theft hydration pack lunchboxpacks.com Anti-theft hydration packs for festival-goers.	$60K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Music Festival Goers +4	+6	Founded 2018 · 7 people · New York, New York, USA, United States	62	Build this
Quick-drying travel towels us.dockandbay.com Colorful, sand-free towels for adventure lovers.	$500K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	Advertising on social media Product expansion +1	Travel Enthusiasts +9	+21	Founded 2015 · 12 people · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, United States	44	Build this
Outdoor gear organization bags gobigear.com Adventure-ready organizational gear for outdoor enthusiasts.	$20K /mo Reported		E-commerce +4	Word of mouth SEO +1	Outdoor Adventurers +10	+2	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · Bend, Oregon, USA, United States	63	Build this
Minimalist shoe brand xeroshoes.com Minimalist footwear for natural movement enthusiasts	$4M /mo Reported		E Commerce +7	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Barefoot Runners +7	+106	Founded 2009 · 83 people · Broomfield, Colorado, USA, United States	66	Build this
Handboard wave riding gear slydehandboards.com Portable handboards enhancing bodysurfing fun and performance.	$80K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Bodysurfing Enthusiasts +10		Founded 2010 · 3 people · San Clemente, California, USA, United States	50	Build this

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