Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado), a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, is retiring this month but he is already making plans for his private life.

Campbell has signed a deal to help design a line of camping and outdoor gear, the Associated Press reports. The brand will be called "Nighthorse" after his Cheyenne name.

Campbell also interviewed with law firms that do business with tribes, the AP reports. He wlll continue to make jewelry.

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