HikerDeals' Best-of-the-Best Outdoor Gear Deals:
- Sierra Trading Post: Extra 15% Off Fishing, hunting & Work Gear
- Moosejaw: 10% off with coupon code MOOSE, extra 10% off sale items with code SUPERSALE
- Sierra Trading Post: Extra 10% Off Boots, Shoes, Gear, and Workout Apparel + January Coupon 10% Off $100+ Orders
HikerDeals Bargain, Deal, and Sale Archive for May, 2007
$9.93 - Buck NRG Pocket Knife
Less than $10 buys you the Buck NRG pocket knife. This is the weight-saving version of the multi-tools I normally post here. Other than fixing too-complicated, fold-open, cooking equipment that won’t fit in a backpack anyway, a sharp knife blade will get you through most camp chores, emergencies, and even minor medical fixes. This knife is just 1.2 ounces and 2 inches long, but the grooved grip makes it easy to control during chores. It’s on clerance at REI-Outlet.com now, no direct links to items there though so search for item # 760130.
15% Off at Backcountry.com
Get 15% off Backcountry.com’s hiking, camping, and backpacking gear and clothes for the next day-and-a-half. Use coupon code: 1L3-1-63VLV at checkout (expires 5/30/2007). Sale orders are still eligible for free shipping if they’re $50 or more.
*There are some restrictions on the coupon though, some brands and already-on-sale gear may not be eligible for the extra 15% off.
Photo credit: honan
$120 - Patagonia Women’s Down Vest
I never used to like it when gear manufacturers called their lightweight down jackets and vests “sweaters”. After all, they were really just less-warm versions of their normal down jackets, but were still too bulky to wear comfortably under a waterproof shell … but that was until Patagonia introduced their down sweaters and vests which are all super trim, extra light, and with enough 800-fill power down to still be really warm. They’re stylish and comfortable enough that after trying one on my wife almost demanded it as a Christmas gift.
The Patagonia women’s down vest that’s on sale now is one of those great pieces, the same one my wife wanted. It’s filled with 800-fill down, and the close-spaced baffles keep the loft down to just an inch or two. Always sweating the details, Patagonia also added extra stitching under the arms to keep the down to about a half-inch thick and make the vest really trim and comfortable - not to mention the rip-stop shell fabric that keeps the weight down to just 6 ounces. Per the reviews on Altrec.com this sweater vest is a bit shorter and trimmer-fitting than the average down jacket, so women in between sizes or with larger busts should size-up one size.
Currently it’s available in XS, S, M, & L sizes for just $119.99 at Altrec and it includes free shipping, like all backcountry gear orders of $45 and up.
$29.70 - Gregory Nano Backpack (70% Off!)
Sierra Trading Post is having a BarnBurner sale this weekend. All items on sale are discounted at least 50% for just 1-2 days at a time, with new items getting added each day.
My top pick in the clearance today is the Gregory Nano backpack. This pack is part of Gregory’s “All Terrain” series, so despite it’s daypack appearance it has a sturdy harness and light frame for better comfort and load support. With the trim, 1,000 cubic-inch profile it will make a great climber’s or skier’s pack (though you’re going to have to be creative in carrying skis with this thing, not many straps on the outside to attach them to). Even better though is that it will make a great daypack for kids who want to carry some of their own gear, or even a weekend pack for smaller children not yet ready to lug their own sleeping bag and part of the tent.
Making the pack even better is the $29.70 price, it’s normally $99. Also if you’re in a gear shopping mood and want to add a few more items to your order this link is the: Sierra Trading Post free shipping on $100+ coupon, coupon applied to cart when total is over $100 (NOTE: only this link in the message is a coupon and it doesn’t link straight to the Nano pack, so you’ll have to use this link & then search for “nano” if you want the coupon and the pack).
$5.49 - Wide-Mouth, Lexan Nalgene Bottles
What does every experienced camper have 10 of, but still needs more? Wide-mouth, lexan Nalgene bottles (no direct-links at REI.com, so search for item #402065 for gray lexan or item #664604 for colors).
So why are these water bottles, normally $8+, far better than sliced bread when you’re camping? Even at this sale price of $5.49?
It’s not just because the loop top makes for easy carrying and the lexan material can stand ridiculous abuse without breaking (I have broken a couple of these though, one when it fell 90 feet on to a hard sandstone landing, while climbing. Another broke when it had frozen overnight and I tossed it only 10 feet, to a sunny spot so it could melt while I cooked - apparently ice and extreme cold aren’t friendly to lexan). The real reason you just HAVE to carry at least one wide-mouth Nalgene bottle on any camping trip is because every water bottle on the market seems to have a slightly different-sized opening, but Nalgene’s is the standard that all other cooking and water equipment attaches to.
For example, most water filters either screw directly to the top of a wide-mouth Nalgene, like the MSR ceramic water filters, or they have a cheap (as in less than $5) adapter that fits onto the top, like the Katadyn Guide water filter that my wife and I own two of (pre-marriage camping gear, I may write Hiker Deals but I’m not that much of a gearhead to keep a spare water filter). Also, some cooking accessories are sized just for the wide-mouth Nalgene bottles too, like the Press-Bot coffee press.
Since you need them anyway, scoop up a few of these wide-mouth Nalgene bottles while they’re just $5.49. And since there aren’t direct-links to REI.com products allowed, search for item #402065 for gray lexan or item #664604 for colors.
10% Off All Purchases at PETCO.com Pet Shop
Get 10% off everything at PETCO.com’s online pet store. I know a pet coupon may not seem hiking-related but I own a dog, and every time I’m getting ready for a trip we’re running to the pet store for dog-hiking supplies like flea & tick stuff or for treats to keep our dog happy while she’s in boarding.
No minimum order on this PETCO coupon, just click through the links and the discount will be reflected on items when they’re added to your shopping cart.
Ski Season is Over, Not In These Desktop Wallpapers
The snow is gone and the slopes are closed for the season but you can still remember the blue-sky days until nest season starts. Grab one or all of these backcountry ski & board wallpapers for your work or home computer.
The wallpapers are all free from Backcountry.com. They’ve got summer camping gear for upcoming trips or check out their Outlet section for big discounts on last years snowboard and ski gear.
19% Off Yakima Racks at Moosejaw.com
Yakima car racks are on sale at Moosejaw.com right now. Not a big sale, just 10% off, but you can also use coupon code SUPERSALE at checkout to get another 10% off the sale price. Total discount after coupon code is 19% off regular prices.
And, while Yakima parts are kinda’ bulky and heavy ground shipping is free from Moosejaw on all orders of $49 or more. Even better, there’s no sales tax on anything unless you’re shipping it to Michigan or Illinois. Since I used to live in Chicago and still have friends there who read this site, that stinks for you, but you can ship your new gear to me and come visit. I won’t use your gear before you get here. Really I just want an excuse to go camping and use your new gear once you get here.
48% Off Nissan All-Stainless Steel Insulated Thermos
Not only is stainless steel cool to look at and almost unbreakable, but this Nissan insulated bottle is better insulated than all those old glass thermos bottles that did brea so easily. This one holds 26 ounces of food or beverage and is great at keeping coffee, soup, & more hot and lemonade, margaritas, & more cold for a full 24 hours. As a lefty, really like the dual right-and-left pour spouts to keep things easy and all the parts from getting lost in stadium stands or on a ski chairlift.
Right now the bottle is just $17.74, a big bargain at 48% off, and eligible for free shipping on all orders of $25+ from Amazon.com.
$200 - The North Face Men’s Mountain Light Jacket on Sale
The Mountain Light GoreTex shell from The North Face is 33% off n discontinued colors at Altrec.com during their spring clearance sale. Normally $298.95, it’s just $199.97 now in limited sizes (currently Smalland Medium only).
The Mountain Light parka is one of the most popular waterproof/breathable shells on the market for good reason. It’s made from genuine GoreTex XCR fabric and weighs only 1 pound, 10 ounces (men’s jacket) but keeps plenty of features and comfort like a full hood, handwarmer pockets & vented chest pockets, and a brushed collar lining.
It’s an even better deal with free shipping from Altrec, like all orders from them over $45, plus no sales tax outside of WA and free return shipping if you’re unhappy with it.
Sierra Trading Post Free Shipping on $100+ Coupon
Update: The July coupon is out and is good for 10% off all orders of $100+. All links in this message to Sierra Trading Post have been updated. June coupon valid until August 1st, 2007.
The May coupon at Sierra Trading Post is good for free shipping on all orders of $100 and more. Free shipping may not sound like the best coupon in the world, but it’s a good chunk of change when most of the camping gear and outdoor clothing at Sierra Trading Post is already bargain-priced.
The coupon is electronic and is applied by clicking any of the links in this post. The discount will appear in your shopping cart as soon as your order is $100 or more. Discount is valid from now until June 4, 2007.
REI Coupon: 20% Off One Item, May 4-13th
A big, fat 20% off coupon for any full-price item at REI is in my Saturday LA Times today. No need to run out and try to track one down though, the 20% off coupon is part of REIs anniversary sale and is good on orders placed by mail and phone too. Just mention coupon code ANNV7 at phone checkout or enter it into the coupon code box online and it will apply to the highest-priced camp, hike, or sports gear in your cart - with some exclusions, see small print paraphrased below.
Of course, the coupon’s small print:
Offer isn’t valid on sale items. REI membership required, but you can join for $15 at checkout. Also not valid on special orders, packages, prior purchases, gif cards, services, rentals, bikes, boats, GPS’s, radios, or locator beacons (for once, ski and snowboard gear appears to be eligible - of course, it’s probably on closeout sale already and thus not eligible as a sale item). Merchandise must be in-stock and purchases with this coupon aren’t eligible for the REI member refund.
Photo credit: Rick McCharles on Flickr
50% Off SmartWool Active Wool T-Shirts
The men’s SmartWool Swoop t-shirt works to maintain a constant temperature for your body whether it’s hot or cold outside. It wicks sweat and dries quickly when it’s hot out and insulates lightly when it’s cold. Marked down from $67.50 to $34.93 it’s a great deal if you run a lot in varied weather or as underwear on long camping trips - wool doesn’ build up oder nearly as quickly as polyester or even cotton. To buy just click through and search for item# 747279 (sorry, no direct links into REI-Outlet).
The women’s SmartWool Swift t-shirt is a trim-fitting, ultra thin active t-shirt. Plus, the merino wool is so soft that it feels more like silkweight polyester than cotton and won’t build up a stink the way that synthetics do when worn on long, sweaty hikes. Still available in two colors and S, M, & L for just $29.93, regularly $60. Again, no direct links, so search for item # 755116 at REI-Outlet.
Altrec Anniversary Sale - Starts This Weekend
Altrec’s 8th anniversary sale started today and they’ve sent a huge amount of outdoor gear to the sale section. Advertisements on their site and the web say “up to 60% off” but most items are 20-30% off. The sale is still worth visiting though, since the selection of items on sale is huge and 20-30% off isn’t a thing to turn your nose up at. Items on sale incluse Osprey and Arc’teryx backpacks, Merrll and Vasque boots, jackets & fleece from The North Face and Patagonia, and even getting-ready-for summer surf trunks and bikinis.
Despite the sale Altrec is keeping their offer of free shipping on orders of $45+, plus no sales tax if your outside of Oregon (or inside, since that state doesn’t have sales tax).