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 'Cameras & iPod Stuff' Category
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
Thump on the Head - Oakley Thump Sunglasses Just $134.53
The crazy-looking, but somehow still cooler than I can understand, Oakley THUMP sunglasses have been marked down to $134.53 at Backcountry.com. Just click through that link or this one and add it to your cart to get the discount.
$134.53 is 55% off the THUMP’s regular $300 price (and about the same price as the 1GB iPod Nano which, unfortuantely, you can’t really see through when you put it over your eyes). Combined with free shipping this is the cheapest price I’ve seen on these glasses.
$64.80 = Timbuk2 Large Messenger Bag 19% Off
The Timbuk2 Large messenger bag is on sale for just $64.80 at Moosejaw. It’s currently priced at $72, but use the coupon code SUPERSALE at checkout to get an 10% off the sale price, for a total of 19% off.
Colors available are limited, but shipping is free, since the order is over $49. Also, you can try your luck at Moosejaw’s 10-70% Off promo and possibly get a coupon for 70% off any item.
Dell Coupon, $15 Off Any Order of $150 or More
The Dell web store emailed me a coupon code that I’m not going to use. They had a great price on a digital camera a few months back, but I don’t need any new toys now. If you’re in the market though use coupon code Z3KB??ZMW1WHD6 to get $15 off any digital camer, software, or computer purchase of $150 or more (expires June 28th, 2006, at 11pm Central Time).
30% Off Timbuk2 Laptop Zip Case and Euro Tote
A seasonal clearance is running now at Timbuk2.com. Currently on sale for 30% off are the Lapop Zip Case and the mobile device-size Euro Tote.
Also on sale are the Marina Computer Handbag, the CD Case, and (if they’re in-stock) the Metro Messenger bag and the ultra-thin Laptop Tote.
$10.99 - Memorex 50-pack AA Alkaline Batteries
I picked up a few batteries from the grocery store, but for a few dollars more ($10.99 total) I also ordered a 50-pack of AA Alkaline Batteries
$9.95 - Interactive Topographical Map CD’s of National Parks from National Geographic
Regularly $24.95, these National Geographic topo map CDs are just $9.95 and have seamless maps for a ton of popular National Parks and destinations. Instead of buying a handfull of USGS 7.5° quadrangle maps for $30+, the CDs have the same maps data in a seamless and zoomable format. They also let you search for landmarks and plot routes complete with distance, elevation, and grade profiles.
Available parks and destinations are currently:
- COLORADO FRONT RANGE
- DEATH VALLEY
- GRAND CANYON
- MAINE
- NORTH CAROLINA RECREATION AREA
- NORTH CASCADES
- NORTH GEORGIA
- SEQUOIA KINGS CANYON
- SHENANDOAH/WASHINGTON DC
15% Off Photo Orders at SnapFish.com & 20 Free Photos for First-time Users
Snapfish is one of the 3 big online photo services for getting digital pictures printed as real photos (no expensive ink, fuzzy edges, or tweaking colors), and a great deal over getting digital photos developed at a camera shop. It’s an even better deal if you use the coupon code GOTAPEX15 to get 15% off any order, no minimum purchases (expires April 1, 2006). And, first-time shoppers get 20 free prints.
20% Off All DVDs at Deep Discount DVD (Off-Topic I Know)
I know it’s not camping or hiking related, but since most web users happen to own DVD players: Deep Discount DVD just started their annual DVD sale. Use the coupon code: DVDTALK for 20% off all DVDs (expiration date unknown).
Sale on Trager Transformer Satchel/Backpack Laptop Bag
Trager’s Transformer bag switches between satchel and backpack mode - to make lugging that laptop and 600-pages of work or course packets a lot easier. At 19% off and with free shipping it’s a great gift to make your life easier.
Just in Case: iPod Battery Replacement Info
A few friends who are heavy users of the iPod have seen their battery life drop to near-nothing and have iPods that will turn off in mid-song. Most of them are still in classes or doing lab work and listen all day. I work too much to kill burn through the iPod’s battery …but this looks like a great site to keep handy for info on iPod battery replacments and general warranty contact numbers.
Also, older Apple iPods had some defective batteries, so check your model number and file at this legal settlement site by Sept. 30th for a coupon or refund from Apple.
iPod nano: Light Enough to Backpack With, but Should You?
The new iPod nano is about the size and weight of a dozen business cards. Anything that small qualifies as carryable on even the longest backpacking trips. Nonetheless, should you try to carry one with you?
I could get in to various reasons to enjoy the peace and quiet, and compare that with the nano is keeping some people more peaceful and quiet than without it. The problem is that the battery won’t last long enough in the backcountry to do you or anyone much good. And, if you’re so worried about someone not enjoying the peace and quiet - then maybe you should just enjoy the same and not worry about what other people are doing. The battery will die soon enough anyway.
For more deatils that I’m not qualified to give check Engadget’s summary review of nano “first looks”. They avoided gushing too much, though they’ll probably do that once they can actually get a nano. By the way, if you really like techie toys, then Engadget is a must-read.
Update: An excellent review of the nano from Ars Technica (and they take it apart when they’re done!)
$5 Helmets at the Snow Leopard Sports Scavenger Hunt
- $5: Giro Nine MX Audio Ski Helmet
- only in XS (52-54cm), but for $5 it’s worth pulling the MX ear covers out to use your iPod in another helmet.
- $5: ProTec Ace Freecarve Junior Ski Helmet
- Size Small (51-52cm) and it’s cheap enough it’s worth buying for just one season of use.
$100 Off the Oakley Thump MP3 128MB Sunglasses
Normally Oakley doesn’t allow any sales or discounts on its sunglasses. Somehow Altrec has the Oakley Thump 128MB for just $295.97 (25% off) and has free shipping if you sign up for their newsletter (FYI: check out Mailinator for no-signup, single-use email addresses).