Example of consumer narratives in Outdoor Recreation
Consider paying less if you:
frequently stress about meeting your basic needs (food, housing, transportation) & don’t always achieve them
do not have a car, or have limited access to a car but cannot always afford gas
cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
have medical expenses not covered by insurance
have medical expenses, been denied work, or experience discrimination related to ableism
have immigration-related expenses
qualify for government assistance including food stamps & healthcare
experience discrimination and/or violence related to systematic oppression
are an unpaid community organizer
are supporting children, family members in need or have other dependents
Consider paying more if you:
comfortably meet all of your basic needs (food, housing, transportation), or may stress about meeting your basic needs but regularly achieve them
own your home or car
own advance outdoor camping equipment (tent, backpack, sleeping pad, water filtration device)
own outdoor sports equipment (bike, ATV, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, etc.)
travel recreationally or take time off
have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
have access to family money and resources in times of need
work part-time by choice
may have some debt but it doesn’t prohibit you from meeting your basic needs
have a higher degree of earning power due to level of education, privilege, class background, etc. (Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, you are asked to recognize this as a choice.)
Credits To
The sliding scale model was introduced to me by Liliana Coelho, an entrepreneur specializing in small business support and operational organization.
Additional credit extends to Alexis J. Cunningfolk of Worts & Cunnings Apothecary for further elaboration in her written series on the topic, and to Underground Alchemy for developing an outline for the consumer narratives.