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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More Outdoor Apparel Deals
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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Shop Chaco Sale
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
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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More Camping/Hiking Deals
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.
Shop Rebar
Shop Leatherman Sale
Other EDC/Hunting Deals
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 Sale
More Cycling Deals
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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More Travel Deals
Miscellaneous Deals
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16 Comments
Great to see REI and Backcountry offering early discounts. I rely on these sales to stock up on gear for my outdoor adventures.
Me too! The member discounts make it even sweeter. Anyone else snagging deals already?
Shopping for outdoor gear is fun, but I wish Black Friday wasn’t stretching into November. It’s exhausting to keep track of all the sales.
Totally agree. It’s nice to get early access, but the constant deals can be overwhelming.
Good to know Backcountry is offering up to 40% off big brands. Think I’ll grab a discounted down jacket before they sell out.
Better hurry—quality gear sells out fast during these early sales.
REI’s 55% off select outlet items sounds like a steal. I wonder if they’ll have any good hiking gear on sale this week.
Outlet sales are the best. Always worth checking for those hidden gems.
I’m hoping to find a discount on a new backpack. Fingers crossed they bring out more deals soon.
Early Black Friday deals already? This is getting earlier every year. Guess I should start my holiday shopping now.
But do they really offer better prices this early, or is it just a marketing tactic to get us to spend sooner?
Honestly, the best deals often come before the official Black Friday rush. I usually shop early to avoid the chaos.
Outdoor gear sales are one thing, but I prefer to budget for Black Friday deals instead of going all out in November.
Smart strategy. It’s easy to overspend when deals keep popping up.
Black Friday used to be a one-day event, but now it’s a whole month of sales. Kind of takes the fun out of it, doesn’t it?
I miss the excitement of waiting for the big day. Now it’s just a long, drawn-out shopping season.