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 August, 2007
California Wildfire News Source
Camping and hiking in Southern California has been a bit restricted lately, with the enormous wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest stopping access to much of the non-desert hiking in the area. Despite all the news attention on that fire, there are dozens of other small fires that can ruin weekend plans if you don’t know better.
To get news on any and all California wildfires, hop over to the California Fire News blog. There’s so many news updates, Federal press releases, and regional situation reports that it’s hard to read at times. Still, a quick check with your browser Find tool for the park or campground you’re planning to visit could save a whole lot of time and gas.
link thanks: [Two-Heel Drive]
photo credit: kyle simourd
25% Off Altrec Sale Items - Labor Day Coupon
Altrec is offering a 25% off coupon for their Labor Day “garage sale”. It’s not valid on everything at Altrec, but the selction of items includes a lot of existing sale items and a few new items not already on sale. To use, enter coupon code grg25off at checkout - expires in 3 days, on Sept. 4, 2007.
Outdoor gear included in the coupon discount include men’s & women’s The North Face DIAD waterproof shells, MountaHardware Offwidth and Synchro softshell jackets, Salomon and Keen trail shoes, and a Flash dwon vest from The North Face.
37% Off Black Diamond Shadow Backpacks in 45 & 55 Liter Sizes
These Black Diamond packs are lightweight, technical packs. They’re designed with foam framesheets and flexible Y-frames to move with you during steep hikes and rough trails. The harnesses are thermo-molded foam, so they’re comfortable but not bulky. Both have ski-carrying holders on the sides, dual ice axe/tool straps, and a hydration pouch sleeve. Both packs are highly water-resistant too, but the weight is only 3.5 pounds for both sizes.
The 55-liter Shadow backpack is normally $200, but is only $125 on sale. Available in a 16-19″ frame size with 3356 cubic inches of capacity. Good for a long weekend or lightly-packed, week-long summer backpacking trip.
The 45-liter Shadow backpack is normally $190, but is only $115 on sale. Available in 16-19″ and 18-21″ frame sizes, both with 3746 cubic inches of capacity. Good for a weekend backpacking trip or long car-camping trip (unless you pack really light or move really fast, in which case you already know how big a pack you need).
8% off coupon for $88+ orders: The August coupon is out and is good for 8% off all orders of $88+ (this link only for coupon), valid until September 5th, 2007. Only this last link applies the coupon and the discount will appear once you shopping cart total is $88 or more.
$71.97 - The North Face Pinyon XCR Women’s Hiking Shoe
Like I just said about the men’s Salomon Elios, GoreTex XCR hiking shoes have made me think that GoreTex reall does have a place in hiking footwear. These Pinyon XCR hiking shoes from The North Face are great for wet spring, summer, and fall hikes when combined with a pair of ankle gaiters.
They’re also a real bargain at 40% off, from BackcountryOutlet.com and the deal is even sweeter with free shipping on all orders of $50+ and no sales tax outside of Utah.
35% Off Salomon Elios XCR Hiking Shoes
Hiking shoes like this Salomon Elios XCR have made me reconsider not liking GoreTex-lined footwear. I still think GoreTex boots are only worthwhile in the freezing cold where they breathe well and aren’t likely to wet out and where the extra heat trapped by the GoreTex is appreciated. In the case of hiking shoes a pair of these and some ankle gaiters are your best chance of keeping your socks semi-dry after three days of rain and they aren’t too hot in the middle of a late spring hike.
Grab the Elios men’s shoes for just $77.97, 35% off and currently still available in all sizes from 8 to 13, at BackcountryOutlet.com. Even better, free shipping on orders of $50+ and no sales tax outside of Utah.
PETCO Coupon: 10% Off, No Minimum
We’re watching a friend’s sheep dog this weekend. Along with our malamute that makes for about 150 pounds of dog on two leashes and two directions at once. It also reminded me that we need to buy more dog food, poo bags, and maybe a few toys to keep them from fighting over the current favorite one.
This 10% off coupon for PETCO should work out perfectly. It’s good on any size order so even if I don’t stock up it’s worth a bit of discount. Valid until September 14th, 2008.
Performance Bike Coupons: 15% Off $75+ and 10% Off $75- Orders
Two coupons at Performance Bike are good for the next two days:
Use coupon code 6002410 at checkout for 15% off and free ground shipping on orders of $75 or more. Orders less than $75 get 10% off with coupon code 6001782. Both coupons expire August 25, 2008.
REI Labor Day Sale and Summer Gear Clearance, Aug 24 - Sept 3
The REI Labor Day sale starts in about an hour. As they make space for skis and snowboards, grab summer camping gear and outdoor clothing at big discounts - looks like most items are 15-25% off. Add in the 10% rebate for REI members and that’s a pretty good deal on current-year camping equipment. Sale lasts until September 3rd.
$99.50 - Patagonia Jetstream Women’s Waterproof Jacket
Patagonia makes some of the best ourdoor gear around and this Jetstream waterproof shell is no exception.
Constructed with Patagonia’s patented welded seams the jacket has no stitching to fray and is even lighter than normal. The Jetstream is rounded out with pitzips, stretch panels, plenty of pockets, and a trim fit so this waterproof shell will allow some layering but not fit loose, like you could hike a down jacket under it. Grab it from Patagonia’s end-of-summer sale for the next two days, a bargain at $99.50.
$85 - Black Diamond Predator, 50 Liter Backpack
Black Diamond has been making really hardcore climbing gear for about as long as you’ve been able to buy climbing gear in the States. This pack lives up to the reputation.
The Predator backpack is a 50 liter pack great for a long weekend of backpacking or schlepping heavy climbing gear into the backcountry. The harness and hipbelt are thermoformed to be stiff and transfer weight to your hips, but soft and comfortable when carrying. The narrow pack body and Y-rod internal frame are great for keeping the load under control and moving easily over rough terrain. At 43% off, just $84.95, the ski holsters, mesh helmet pouch, hydration system pouch, and much more are icing on the cake.
8% off coupon for $88+ orders: The August coupon is out and is good for 8% off all orders of $88+ (this link only for coupon), valid until September 5th, 2007. Only this last link applies the coupon and the discount will appear once you shopping cart total is $88 or more.
Mountain Hardwear Wicked Tech Men’s Synthetic T-Shirt on Sale
Another sale item from Backcountry.com, this one is 10-30% off depending on size and color and only the jet-black one is 10% off. It’s still a good deal for the free shipping if you buy two ($50+ orders ship free) and no sales tax outside of Utah.
Despite the average markdown the Wicked synthetic t-shirt is a favorite of mine because it doesn’t hold odor like most synthetic t’s but still dries blazingly fast. Two more plusses for this Mountain Hardware shirt are the long cut in the back, so it won’t bunch up under a waistband, and a really high SPF rating.
$71.96 - La Sportiva Exum Ridge Women’s Trail Running Shoe
These La Sportiva Exum Ridge trail running shoes are ultra rugged running shoes from one of the top boot manufacturers around. One of the best things going for these shoes is the polyurethane midsole. Since the midsole cushions the run part of the running shoes - polyurethane is good because it lasts longer than the mornal material, EVA foam, and it won’t absorb dirt, water, or mud either.
Backcountry.com also has free shipping and no sales tax outside of Utah.
$64.97 - SportHill Traveler Softshell Jacket, 50% Off
The SportHill Traveler jacket is a windproof, water resistant softshell jacket for just $64.97. It’s a trimmed-down jacket with a close fit and spandex in the fabric for great fall and winter outdoor use. Even better is that SportHill trimmed the jacket down but kept the high collar, underarm gussets, handwarmer pockets, and even a small pocket on the sleeve for lip balm or an iPod.
Saving you even more money is the free shipping and no sales tax outside of Utah from Backcountry.com.
REI-Outlet.com: 20% Off One Item until August 17th
REI-Outlet is offering 20% off any one item purchased through their web site or by phone (1-800-426-4840) until August 17, 2007. It looks like no coupon code is required and the discount is taken off the most expensive pack, boots, or other gear in your order.
As with all REI coupons, there is some fine print:
Valid at REI-OUTLET.com only. Not valid at REI.com, REI stores, REI Adventures or REI Outdoor School. Offer not valid on special orders, prior purchases, package discounts, REI gift cards or E-gift certificates, gift boxes, memberships, shop services, rentals, bicycles, boats, GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, or personal locator beacons. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Merchandise must be in-stock and purchases with this coupon aren’t eligible for the REI member refund.