That’s a tough niche for sure, camping/survival is super competitive, so basic SEO alone usually won’t cut it.
One thing that helps a lot is going deeper than just product keywords. Instead of only targeting something like “survival knife,” try optimizing for more specific intent like “best survival knife for camping trips” or “lightweight survival knife for backpacking.” Those longer phrases are easier to rank for and bring in more ready-to-buy traffic.
Also, don’t leave your product pages “thin.” A lot of stores just add a title, price, and short description, but Google tends to favor pages with useful, detailed content. You can include things like:
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Clear use cases (when/where this product is useful)
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Comparison points (why this vs others)
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FAQs based on real customer concerns
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Proper alt text on images (most people skip this)
Another big one is internal linking. If you have blog posts or guides (like camping tips or survival checklists), link them to your product pages and vice versa. It helps both SEO and conversions.
Lastly, page speed and mobile experience matter more than people think. In competitive niches, even small differences there can affect rankings and how long people stay on your page.
It’s usually a mix of these small improvements stacked together that starts to move the needle.