Once upon a time, Black Friday offered a single day of the best deals all year long. Now, of course, Black Friday is simply the focal point in a season of holiday discounts. This period of righteous deals stretches not only forward to Cyber Monday but also backward through November as more brands take advantage of the flexibility offered by e-commerce. That means even more opportunities for sales sleuthing across the infinite real estate of the World Wide Web.
If that sounds like a lot of work — it is. Luckily, you have your friendly neighborhood GearJunkies to do the heavy lifting for you. So say hello to our guide to the best outdoor gear deals that start even before Black Friday hits.
Many sales are already live, and we’ll regularly add to this list as time goes on.
Among top retailer deals, REI and Backcountry have ongoing sales through early December. REI members receive 20% off one full-price item, plus an additional 20% offer from REI and many products on sale up to 40% off. Backcountry offers up to 30% off one full-price item for members and up to 40% off many big brands.
REI: Final Day to Save Up to 55% Off Select REI Outlet Items
If you love a bargain, now’s the time to pounce. It’s the last day to grab select REI Outlet items for 55% off. Products include Outdoor Research’s LT Insulated Hoodie and Electric Pike Snow Goggles.
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From now until Dec. 2, members of Backcountry’s free Expedition Perks loyalty program can get 30% off a full-price item. Save on big-ticket items like Patagonia jackets, Osprey luggage, and Blundstone boots.
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- Evo: Save up to 50% on bibs and jackets.
- Path Projects: Save up to 40% sitewide on trail running apparel like the Graves PX shorts.
- Wrangler: Wrangler Rewards members save 30% sitewide; select backpacks and purses are 40% off.
- prAna: Save 25% on select styles, including the Wonderland Rocks Pants.
- Lands’ End: Save 60% sitewide on apparel, outerwear, and shoes.
- Filson: Save 25% on select shirts and jackets.
- Janji: The running brand is having a 30% off sale on everything, so stock up on pants and tops.
- Outdoor Voices: Save 30% sitewide, including on the OV Hike collection.
- Branwyn: All of the brand’s merino underwear, bras, tees, and joggers are 25% off.
Deals for Footwear
Chacos are some of the most iconic outdoor footwear; one reviewer has been wearing the Z/1 Sandals since he was a kid. Now the brand is slashing prices on its whole inventory, with 30% discounts on sandals, boots, and slippers.
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- Nike: Up to 50% off select styles, including the Air Max 270 and the Quest 6.
- Salewa: The whole site is 25% off, including the Pedroc 2 Powertex.
- KANE Footwear: BOGO 25% off the brand’s signature recovery shoe, the Revive.
- New Balance: Save 20% on orders over $150 on select items like the FuelCell Propel.
Deals for Tech
Visit Amazon to score some sweet deals on Apple products. Save 11% on the Apple Watch Series 11, 38% on AirTags, and 17% on AirPods 4.
Shop Apple on Amazon- HOVERAir: Save 30% on select drones like the X1 PRO.
- Garmin: Discounts of 30% on select items, including the inReach Messenger Plus.
- Best Buy: Get the JBL Charge 6 Portable Wireless Speaker for a $70 discount.
Deals for Camping/Hiking
There’s no doubt that Sea to Summit makes some of the best camping gear around. So it’s no small thing that you can snag its tents at serious discounts. An award-winning Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent for just $450? Deals that good may not come around again until next year, friends.
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- YETI: Save 20% on M20 Backpack Soft Cooler in Big Sky Blue.
- Yakima: Save 20% off sitewide, including on big-ticket items like the SkyPeak HD rooftop tent.
- Six Moon Designs: Save 25% sitewide on gear like the Skyscraper Trekker Tent and Swift X Backpack.
- Rux: Save 20% sitewide, including on the Rux Essentials set.
- High Camp Flasks: Save 30% sitewide on items like the Parkside Flask and Firelight Flask.
- Gossamer Gear: Discounts of up to 30% on packs and shelters, including the Mariposa 60 backpack.
- MSR: Save 25% on select items, including snowshoes, stove systems, and cooking tools.
- Therm-a-Rest: Save 25% on select sleeping pads, bags, and accessories.
EDC/Hunting Deals
Leatherman is cutting prices on some of its most popular multitools. Gear up with the Rebar, which one of our testers called “rugged” and “well-rounded.” Other discounted products include the Wingman and the Rev.
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- Forloh: Save 30% on full-price items and 50% on outlet items; the Men’s AllClima Soft Shell Jacket is just $210.
- Amazon: Save 35% on the Gerber Gear Paraframe Knife.
Deals for Cyclists
MAAP is dropping prices on a ton of cycling apparel. Grab jerseys, bibs, jackets, and accessories for up to half off.
Shop Men’s Sale Shop Women’s SaleMore Cycling Deals
- KNOG: The entire site is 20% off, including the Blinder 900 Front Bike Light.
- Buzz Bicycles: Select models, including the Buzz Centris Folding Ebike, are discounted to $700. Purchase any Ebike and get 25% off accessories.
- Rapha: Score a 25% discount on Rapha’s whole site, including winter-friendly tights and long-sleeve thermals.
- Amazon: Save 25% on a CamelBak Podium Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle.
- Aventon: Save $200 on a Aventure 3 Ebike.
Travel Deals
Sturdy luggage is always a good investment, and now you can get it at an even better value. Samsonite is discounting tons of bags and suitcases up to 40% off. If you frequently travel with family, the Pivot 3-Piece Set is a great pick.
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- Nomatic: Discounts up to 40% on luggage and bags like the Carry-On Classic.
- Away: Save 25% sitewide, including on the bestselling Carry-On.
Miscellaneous Deals
- Smith: Save 40% on goggles like the Squad and Frontier.
- Stanley: Save 50% on the 30-ounce Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler.
- The Ordinary: Save 50% on the UV Filters SPF 45 Serum.
