​Countryside business, is it worth it?

I recently moved to the countryside,n one thing I’ve noticed is the steady flow of tourists coming in for hiking,lakeside views,n weekend getaways. It’s not overly commercialized yet,but there’s definitely movement especially during peak seasons,we always look forward to their arrivals. That got me thinking about possible business ideas. My sister pointed something out that stuck with me,she said a lot of campers who visit don’t actually come fully prepared. Some arrive without proper gear,n a few have even asked locals where they could get a camping tent. That’s where we thought about the idea of inflatable camping tent rentals.

We’re considering starting small,by purchasing a few durable inflatable camping tents n renting them out to tourists who either forgot theirs,don’t own one,or just want something easy to set up. The inflatable ones seem appealing because they’re quicker to assemble and beginner-friendly. We looked through amazon,alibaba,temu,n jiji for the perfect quality n price to order from.

We’re currently drafting a simple plan for: initial cost of quality tents,cleaning n maintenance process,security deposits,partnerships with local tour guides or campsite owners,n possibly offering add-ons like sleeping bags,lanterns,n chairs.

My main questions:

Is rental gear a sustainable niche in tourist areas?

What risks should we consider (damage,weather,liability)?

Would you rent a tent if traveling light?

Your honest feedback will be very helpful.