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HikerDeals Bargain, Deal, and Sale Archive for February, 2007
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The Marmot Aspen sleeping bag is a bargain at $55 from Sierra Trading Post. The polyester shell and synthetic, SpiraFil insulation are rated to 20° F. They may not last for years like some of the new Polarguard insulations, but for just $55 the bag is a bargain on a Marmot bag with their great warranty. The Aspen sleeping bag is around 3 lbs. 12 ounces in a roomy, long, 6’6” length.
Posted February 27th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
I really want a new down jacket. Not that I need one right now, but there have been a lot of changes and new designs this season - and most of the new models are on sale right now.
One of the models on sale is the women’s Mountain Hardwear Phantom down jacket. Not many sizes left, but the new 2006 model is 28% off now, just $163.93 at REI-Outlet. (No direct-links at REI, so when you get there search for item: #750302 to go straight to the jacket.)
The Flash down jacket from The North Face is 20% off at Backcountry.com. That’s $183.16 for one of the lightest men’s down jackets around (not counting the pullovers or models with no handwarmer pockets). With narrow-stitched baffles the Flash may not be the warmest down jacket around - narrow baffles mean less rom for down to loft into), but the jacket is super-compressible and easy to carry at just 12 ounces and filled with 900-fill power down.
Posted February 26th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
The
Camelback Chaos hydration pack is on sale at
Altrec. It’s just $ 49.97, that’s about 33% off, and covered by Altrec’s
free shipping on $45+ orders. Not a bad deal for a 600 cubic-inch pack with Camelback’s new air mesh harness and back pad. The light hydration pack isn’t beefy enough to a-frame a pair of skis, but the quick-release flap can hold-down a snowboard or snowshoes. The best part of this season’s new Camelback gear is the new coating on the inside of the hydration bladder and drinking hose that uses silver to kill bacteria and fungus or mold.
Two serious backcountry board and ski packs from Patagonia are also on sale at
Altrec. Both the
Inner Limits daypack (to the right in blue) and the bigger (and so creatively named)
Inner Limits large daypack (in red to the left) are both $109.97. They’re from Patagonia so they’re about as well-built as gear gets, but I’m still going to go on about how they can both carry skis either a-frame or cross-carry, have shovel pockets, inner skin pockets, and hydration bladders with insulated hoses to prevent freeze-ups.
Posted February 24th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
Cycling superstore Performance Bike is offering 10% off all orders with coupon code 6001751. Offer includes bikes and sale items (but can’t be combined with other “special offers”) and no minimum order is required (expires 2/24/2007).
No free shipping deals, but the coupon applies to bikes and frames too. With a decent selection of 2006 in the closeout section this extra 10% off could make for a few good bargains. Also, the Travel Trac I-Force trainer that I loved so much this winter is now 30% off in Performance’s winter clearance sale and with this extra 10% off coupon will be just $206.99 - not bad for one of the best trainers I’ve ever tried.
Posted February 23rd, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
Backcountry.com has the Montrail Odyssey trail shoes on sale for just $75.96. Customers gave these a 5-star rating for all sorts of reasons, like the fact that even weighing only 12 ounces they’re some of the most supportive and toughest trail running shoes people have tried. I like the fact that they’re medium-volume (ie: not super roomy so your foot doesn’t slide & run on rough trails) and that they’re built for mixed road and trail use - after all most of us don’t have a trail right in the backyard, plus here in Southern California it’s tough to find parking right at most trailheads.
Even bigger savings because these shoes qualify for Backcountry.com’s free shipping on $50+ orders and there’s no sales tax unless you’re in Utah.
Posted February 23rd, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
I’ve cooked muffin mixes and sweet breads by putting the dough in a ZipLoc-type freezer bag and dropping it into a pot of boiling water.
Try that one sometime, it never burns the dough and won’t melt the plastic bag as long as there’s enough water that the bag doesn’t rest on the bottom of the pot - and don’t seal the top of the bag or steam will pop it open & keep the open top of the bag out of the water unless you want to make dough soup.
Then, if you really feel like showing off it looks even easier to boil water in a plastic bottle. Watch out for splashing hot water on your mitts though. Anyone who can go try this in the backyard firepit or who doesn’t mind possibly getting a bit of plastic in their grill please leave a comment below:
Posted February 18th, 2007 - Trackback Link - 1 Comment »
It’s not sold specifically as a softshell, but the Castelli Tristan jacket is an athletic-cut, WindStopper membrane jacket with no insulation and breathable fleece panels under the arms. I have an older model that’s become my go-to shell for active winter sports or cold-weather training. The trim cut is great for running or cross country skiing and the breathability and lack of lofty insulation is awesome when trudging uphill with snowshoes or skins on. Likewise, the lack of insulation makes it easy to slip a don parka over this softshell when you stop for a lunch & catch-your-breath break. Even better, this year’s Tristan jacket’s sleeves zip off, leaving you with a wind-proof, water-resistant vest for spring outings.
Normally $220, the Tristan softshell is just $119.99 at cyling gear shop Colorado Cyclist.
Posted February 18th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
The Gerber “Suspension Butterfly-Opening” Multitool is 43% off at Amazon. This tool is a bit bigger than the average plier/screwdriver combo and easily fits a full assortment of tools, including a woodsaw, two knife blades, and a better than average pair of scissors. The needle nose pliers are also typical Gerber: perfectly-aligned and not at all clunky. Despie the good pliers and large size of the tool, the drilled-out suspension handle keeps weight down. Plus, free shipping on orders over $25 at Amazon.com means the $26.08 sale price is just enough to score free shipping.
Posted February 17th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
Eastbay has another great deal on workout gear, trail running shoes, and sporting goods. The coupon is good for $20 off all orders of $100 and up. Some items are excluded - like Nike Shox shoes and some Under Armour gear - who knows how far that would get you on the trail though. Enter coupon code LKS17FB2 at checkout (coupon expires March 3, 2007).
Posted February 5th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
PETCO.com is offering 10% off everything with a Valentine-themed holiday coupon. No minimum purchase is required but the best deal is on bigger orders where 10% is worth more than the cost of shipping. Both pet-parents buying gifts or normal pet owners just looking for a bargain on some chow can find this 10% off a big deal when stocking up on several bags of food or a basket full of chew toys. To take advantage of this pet food, toy, & everything else savings enter promotion code affreg into the “Promotion Code” box during PETCO’s checkout process (coupon expires 2/15/2007).
Posted February 5th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
Water resistant and ultra-breathable Cloudveil’s Rayzor softshell jacket is built for an active winter. The stretch-woven Schoeller fabric is still the best of the pack for keeping you dry and sweat-free while stopping wind and cold. Top-of-the-line features include an adjustable fleece-lined collar, handwarmer & sleeve pockets, and touchfasten cuffs. Regularly $275, if you’re lucky enough to be a size small or x-small it’s only $103.96 at Sierra Trading Post.
The women’s version of the Cloudveil Rayzor jacket has the same great Schoeller softshell fabric and all the same features. It’s a bit more expensive, but is available in all sizes x-small through large for just $169.95, also from Sierra Trading Post.
Posted February 4th, 2007 - Trackback Link - No Comments »
