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20% Off any 1 item at REI.com

Mike — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:37:04 +0000

REI members can use coupon code MEMDEAL for 20% off one item. Head over to REI.com now, the coupon is good until March 30, 2008.

Note that membership is required, but only costs $20. The coupon does have some exclusions (like all REI coupons) which unfortunately include bikes, boats, GPS receivers, sale items, skis, & snowboards. Once you’re a member though you’ll get 10% cash back on those items at the end of the year.

20% Off $100 or more at Eastbay Sporting Goods

Mike — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:50:29 +0000

Eastbay has a new coupon for trail running shoes, workout gear, and more. It’s good for 20% off any order of $100 or more. To use enter coupon code LKS18FCP at checkout or over the phone. Coupon good through March 2, 2008.

February Sierra Trading Post Coupons: 15% Off & Free Shipping

Mike — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:08:42 +0000

Two big coupons from Sierra Trading Post this month.

The first is for free shipping on all $100+ orders. Applied automatically when you click through this link or the ones above. Expires March 5, 2008.

Second is a coupon for an extra 15% off of fishing, hunting and work gear. No note on the expiration date from Sierra Trading Post.

REI-Outlet: Get 20% Off One Item

Mike — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:21:26 +0000

REI-Outlet is offering a code-free coupon for 20% off the highest-priced item in your cart at checkout. There are a few limitations on the deal. First it expires on Feb 7th, 2008, and then there’s the fine print:

Offer 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.

Offer not valid on bicycles.

Offer not valid on boats.

Offer not valid on GPS receivers, two-way radios, phones, personal locator beacons.

Half-Off Boots & Shoes, Plus 10% Off $100+ Orders

Mike — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:47:14 +0000

It’s half-off hiking boots and footwear at Sierra Trading Post. It looks like there’s a good selection of boots and shoes including Merrell, Asolo, Vasque, Ecco, Montrail, and more.

If your order is over $100, then use the January coupon for 10% off $100 or more (that link only for the coupon to apply automatically once your cart is $100+). Coupon expires Feb 5, 2008.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, SierraTradingPost, coupon, hiking, camping, boots, shoes, boot, footwear, backpacking, sale

15% Off Everything Coupon at Altrec.com

Mike — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:17:24 +0000

Altrec has a big Bro Deal coupon for 15% off everything. Just enter coupon code BRODEALJ8SV at checkout. The normal deals, like free shipping on orders $45+ and no sales tax outside of Washington state still apply. Coupon expires Jan 16th, 2007.

REI Holiday Clearance Sale Starts Today

Mike — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:32:44 +0000

Happy Holidays. REI’s Holiday Clearance Sale starts today, the 25th.

Most gear is 10-20% off, but there are some big bargains to be found. Check out the Magellan Maestro GPS units at 30% off. Some sleeping bags from The North Face are 25% off. Cooking gear like Evernew titanium, GSI lexan coffee presses, and Coleman stoves are all 25-30% off. Check out the sale – it’s first come, first sold and all the best gear sells off first.

50% Off Sale + 12% Off Coupon at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:23:50 +0000

A last-minute bargain at Sierra Trading Post is worth looking into. Everything in their online store is marked down to 50% off. Then, for purchases of $120+, stack on the December coupon for an extra 12% off of $120+ orders. Also, free upgrade to 2-Day air for $100+ orders.

Every link in this post applies the 12% off coupon. It will apply to your cart automatically once the total is $120 or more. Coupon expires 1/3/2008, 50% off sale ends 12/21/2008.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, SierraTradingPost, sale, deal, coupon, hiking, camping, winter, boots, jacket, parka, outdoor, gear, ski, snowboard

Moosejaw Deals: Free 2-Day Shipping and 10% Off Sale Items

Mike — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:49:09 +0000

Two great coupon at Moosejaw right now. There’s one for 2-day shipping (in case you still need to order any gifts and have them under the tree in-time) and another for and extra 10% off sale items:

Use code SUPERSALE for an extra 10% off sale items, no listed expiration date.
Use 222 for free 2-day shipping on all orders $99+, no expiration date mentioned.

Tags: Moosejaw, mountaineering, winter, gear, sale, hiking, camping, ski, snowboard, coupon

Eastbay Coupons: $10 Off $50+ and 20% Off Gift Cards

Mike — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:08:22 +0000

Trail running shoes, workout clothes, and even some long underwear is all a deal with a few good coupons at Eastbay. Use either of the coupon codes below for either $10 or 20% off:

Get $10 off any order of $50 or more, use coupon code LKS17CER. Expires Jan 5, 2008.
Buy gift cards for 20% off face value, use coupon code IPEBGC27. CONDITION: You can’t use the cards until Christmas, Dec 25th. Coupon expires Dec 20, 2007.

Tags: Eastbay, trail, running, shoes, workout, gear, sale, coupon, hiking, deals

Big, Fat, Extra 20% Off Sale Items at Altrec

Mike — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:23:09 +0000

Grab a deal on some outdoor and camping gifts at Altrec. Starting tomorrow, December 6th, until the 13th use the coupon code hohoho20off at checkout to get an extra 20% off all sale items. Even better, Altrec is tossing in free shipping on all orders, no minimum on this sale.

Tags: Altrec, camping, hiking, outdoor, ski, gear, equipment, sale, coupon, gifts, snow, winter, pack, shell, boots

50% Off Everything at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:01:20 +0000

Everything at Sierra Trading Post is half-off until November 27th. This is one of the best sales I’ve seen on camping and outdoor gear this year and probably the best ever from Sierra Trading Post.

This sale is great for all those boots, sleeping bags, tents and other big-ticket items you’ve been waiting to buy – it’s all at least 50% off retail prices. Plus, since the items are on sale and it’s not a coupon, you can still use the November coupon for free shipping on all orders of $75+ (expires December 4, 2007). All links in this post apply the coupon, will show up in your cart once total gets to $75 or more.

20% Off Gift Cards at Eastbay, One Small Catch

Mike — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:55:18 +0000

All brands of trail shoes and workout gear are on sale at Eastbay with this deal. It’s good for 20% off gift cards, so you can use them on normally excluded items like Nike Shox and Under Armour, unfortunately the catch is that the cards can’t be used until Christmas day. To get the discount use coupon code IPEBGC27 at checkout. Discount expires 12/20/2007, but remember that cards can’t be used until 12/25/2007 or later.

40% Off Women’s Hi-Tec Lava Trail Running Shoes

Mike — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:49:55 +0000

The Hi-Tec trail running shoes are a lightweight trail running shoe built for neutral runners with average-volume feet. Built to protect feet with heel and toe bumpers and protective uppers, the shoes will protect everything above your feet too with Vibram Super Trek outsoles that are designed for both good traction and easy stopping without slips. Regularly $85, right now the shoes on closeout sale and just $50.93 at REI-Outlet.com and still available in almost every size (including the often sold out size 8).

Extra 20% Off Sierra Trading Post Clearance Items

Mike — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:52:26 +0000

Get an extra 20% off clearance items at Sierra Trading Post. Eligible items are in the Clearance section and discount can be applied by entering coupon code EET10227A at checkout.

This coupon can not be combined with this month’s 10% off of $79+ coupon. No mention of when it expires either.

Tags: Sierra+Trading+Post, Sierra, Trading, Post, sale, coupon, hiking, camping, ski, winter, backpacking, boots, clearance

Moosejaw Aniversary Coupon: 20% Any One Item

Mike — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:30:51 +0000

Moosejaw.com is offering 20% off (almost) any one item in the store. Just enter the coupon code 313 at checkout – hurry, because it’s only good through the end of today, October 21st.

The sale includes all the winter gear, shells, tents, sleeping bags, packs, and climbing equipment you’ve been drooling over but couldn’t quite afford … except for the following slightly long list of brands: Libtech, Gnu, Roxy Hardgoods, Merrell, 32, Yakima, Nixon, Forum, Burton, Anon, Red, Analog, Gravis, Suunto, The North Face, Arcteryx, Bugaboo, Western, and Patagonia (though coupon code 921 gets you 20% off any Patagonia gear). You still score free shipping on all orders of $29+ and no sales tax outside of Illinois and Michigan.

Huge 40% Off Coupon for BackcountryOutlet.com

Mike — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:46:44 +0000

It’s only good for a few days, but this 40% off coupon at Backcountry Outlet is one of the best deals so far this year. The timing is good too, there’s a lot of end-of-season boots, shells, backpacks, and sleeping bags in BackcountryOutlet.com now.

EDIT: This coupon increases the discount on items up to 40% off the original price. It does not take an additional 40% off anything that’s already discounted.

To use, just enter redemption code 1XT-1-STYTK at checkout, good through October 16th. Free shipping on orders of $50+ (after discount) and no sales tax outside of Utah still apply.

Moosejaw Coupon, 15% Off Everything

Mike — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:09:56 +0000

It has been a while, but the Moosejaw SUPERSALE coupon is back. It takes 15% off all the already on sale outdoor gear at the shop.

…tents, sleeping bags, boots, and even snow sports gear are in their sale section and you can score another 15% off by entering SUPERSALE in the coupon field at checkout. Even better, Moosejaw delivers free shipping on all orders of $29 and up, plus no sales tax on orders shipped outside of Illinois and Michigan.

10% Off $79+ Orders with New Sierra Trading Post Coupon

Mike — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:23:06 +0000

The October Sierra Trading Post coupon is here and it’s a good one this month: get 10% off all orders of $79 or more.

Even better, the coupon takes an additional 20% off winter sports gear and clothes – that includes closeout snowboards, skis, and showshoes. Both discounts valid until November 5, 2007, click any link in this post and coupon will apply when your shopping cart gets to $79.

Trail Running Shoes & More, 20% Off All Orders

Mike — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:47:43 +0000

Stock up on closeout trail running shoes at Eastbay with this coupon for 20% off all orders. No minimum order amount and no sales tax outside of Wisconsin. Coupon also applies to workout clothing, light hiking boots, and sports gear at Eastbay.

To get the discount enter coupon code LKS179TW at checkout. Sale ends Sept. 17, 2007, does exclude some Under Armour, Nike Shox, and sale items.

Tags: Eastbay, trail, run, running, shoe, hiking, boot, sale, coupon, workout, gear, clearance, Merrel, Nike, Salomon

REI and REI-Outlet.com: 20% Off One Item Coupon

Mike — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:12:32 +0000

Horay! A new REI coupon starts working tomorrow. This one is good for 20% off any one item at REI, REI.com, or REI-Outlet.com. You can use the coupon code FALLCPN7 over the phone or during website checkouts. It’s only valid Sept. 7-16, so make up your mind fast if this is for you or an early holiday gift purchase.

As with all recent 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 locater beacons. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Must be an REI member to use the coupon, can pay $15 at checkout to join REI if not a member already. Merchandise must be in-stock and purchases with this coupon aren’t eligible for the REI member refund.

Tags: REI, REI.com, REI-Outlet, outdoor, gear, camping, equipment, sale, coupon, backpacking, hiking, camp

SmartWool Casual and Sport Socks 50% Off

Mike — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 03:50:09 +0000

These men’s Downtowner socks from SmartWool are a bit dressier than typical SmartWool hiking socks. I wear several pair to my business casual work and, made from merino wool and a bit of spandex, they’re a lot more comfortable and cushioned than normal dress socks.

The ankle-high women’s running socks have a good amount of cushion but are thin enough they don’t affect shoe fit. The wool wicks and keeps your feet dry in hot weather or warm in cooler weather. With a snug fit they also prevent blisters during long runs, SmartWool really got these right.

Even better, Backcountry.com offers free shipping on all orders of $50 or more and doesn’t charge sales tax on orders shipped outside of Utah.

25% Off Altrec Sale Items – Labor Day Coupon

Mike — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:05:20 +0000

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.

$71.97 – The North Face Pinyon XCR Women’s Hiking Shoe

Mike — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:33:56 +0000

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

Mike — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:14:29 +0000

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.

REI Labor Day Sale and Summer Gear Clearance, Aug 24 – Sept 3

Mike — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:33:50 +0000

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.

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$71.96 – La Sportiva Exum Ridge Women’s Trail Running Shoe

Mike — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:30:59 +0000

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.

Tags: La, Sportiva, Exum, Ridge, women, trail, running, run, shoe, hike, hiking, boots, backcountry, outdoor, sale, clearance

REI-Outlet.com: 20% Off One Item until August 17th

Mike — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:27:15 +0000

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.

Tags: REI, REI.com, REI-Outlet, camping, hiking, backpacking, camp, hike, backpack, gear, equipment, outdoor, sale, coupon

Half-Off (or more) Hiking Boots and Shoes at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:52:59 +0000

Every boot and shoe at Sierra Trading Post is half-off or more. Everything from Merrel and Asolo hiking boots to New Balance running shoes or Birkenstock sandals is at least 50% off. These sale prices are good until August 13/today, at end-of-day Mountain Time.

Even better, get an extra 8% off the sale prices by clicking any of the links in this post. The 8% will be discounted from your shopping cart as soon as the total is $88 or up (coupon expires September 5, 2007).

Men’s Asolo FSN 95 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots, 50% Off

Mike — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:50:11 +0000

A few smaller sizes of the men’s Asolo FSN 95 hiking boots are still available, all under size 10 at Sierra Trading Post. Just like the comparable women’s FSN 70 boots these are waterproofed with GoreTex and won �Best Backpacking Boot� from Backpacker Magazine.

Coupon for orders $88+: These boots are only $77.50, but add another item or two and you can use the August coupon for 8% off all orders of $88+, 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.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, Sierra+Trading+Post, camping, hiking, backpacking, camp, gear, boots, equipment, sale, coupon

$74.97 – Asolo FSN 70 Women’s, Gore-Tex Hiking Boots

Mike — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:31:57 +0000

Asolo’s FSN 70, women’s hiking boots won “Best Backpacking Boot” from Backpacker Magazine for their combination of rugedness, light weight, and comfort. They weigh only two pounds, but at only $74.97 there will be a bit of cash left to weigh down your wallet.

Coupon for bigger orders: The August coupon is out and is good for 8% off all orders of $88+, 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.

Trail Running Shoes 15-20% Off at Eastbay

Mike — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:08:35 +0000

Two new coupons for Eastbay’s sporting goods shop:

20% off an order of $89 or more, use coupon code LKS189N4 at checkout
15% off an order of $75 or more, use coupon code LKS175N4 at checkout

Make sure to enter the coupon code at checkout for the discount. Sale items and some brands, like Nike Shox and Under Armour, are excluded from the discount. Both coupons expire on September 1, 2007.

Clearance on Bridgedale Ascent CoolMax Hiking Socks, $4.48

Mike — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:18:53 +0000

Made from 48% CoolMax and 27% merino wool, the Bridgedale Ascent socks are 3-season hiking and backpacking socks with dense padding underfoot and a trim fit that reduces loose areas of the sock and blisters. They’re also 75% off at Sierra Trading Post, and just $4.48 a pair. Currently the Ascent socks are available in XS, S, M, and L sizes.

If you’re going to spend at least $88 at Sierra Trading Post then use this link to apply the 8% off $88 electronic coupon and search for “ascent”.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, Sierra+Trading+Post, Bridgedale, socks, hiking, sock, camping, backpacking, wool, CoolMax, clearance, sale

43% Off Pearl Izumi Shine Trail Runners

Mike — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:25:18 +0000

Pearl Izumi’s Shine runing shoes are a big 42% off at Backcountry.com now. Pearl Izumi is realtively new to the shoe business, but their workout clothes have had a great reputation for decades. Now I’m hearing good things about their shoes too. These Shines have a seamless inner liner to prevent blisters, are lightweight for being a trail shoe, and have a wider-than-average fit.

The shoes are currently just $52 at Backcountry.com, plus free shipping and no sales tax outside of Utah. Available in larger sizes, currently 11-13.

30% Off at Eastbay.com – Trail Running Shoes and More

Mike — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:16:39 +0000

Eastbay has a huge selection of trail running shoes, workout gear, and wicking shirts for hot summer hikes. Even hotter is this 30% off coupon, good on just about all the sporting goods at the shop. To get the discount enter coupon code: LKS17A3C at checkout. Hurry though, the coupon expires in a week, on July 27, 2007.

Excludes some brands, including Under Armour and Nike Shox.

Sierra Trading Post Coupon: 10% Off Orders of $100+

Mike — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:35:15 +0000

Update: The August coupon is out and is good for 8% off all orders of $88+. All links in this message to Sierra Trading Post have been updated. August coupon valid until September 5th, 2007.

Sierra Trading Post’s monthly coupon for July is 10% off any order of $100 or more. Even better, their Summer Sale is going on now, so many products are already marked down 10% from the normally low Sierra Trading Post prices.

To use the coupon, clicak any link in this message and the coupon will apply to your cart once the total is $100 or more (expires August 1, 2007).

Photo credit: honan

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, Sierra+Trading+Post, camping, hiking, backpacking, camp, gear, boots, equipment, sale, coupon

$76.97 – The North Face Terrainius XCR Low Women’s Hiking Shoes for 37% Off

Mike — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:22:14 +0000

If you’re in the Northwest or Southeast US and tired of hiking with wet feet a good pair of Gore-Tex trail shoes will actually be more comfortable that Gore-Tex boots (lower cut = less heat and sweat buildup) but still allow you to splash through trail puddles without worrying about wearing soaked socks for the rest of the day.

These Terranius XCR hiking shoes from The North Face are a great example. Even better, they’re 37% off and ship free from BackcountryOutlet.com Currently available in multiple colors and sizes 6 – 9.5, except (!) the most-common women’s size … size 8.

Tags: BackcountryOutlet, Backcountry.com, hiking, camping, trail, shoes, boots, waterproof, Gore-Tex, goretex, hike, run, sale, clearance

$40 – Montrail Orbit Women’s Climbing Shoe

Mike — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:21:13 +0000

With plenty of boots companies getting into the climbing shoe game preices have been falling steadily for several years. Even better is that great climbing shoes like this Montrail Orbit end up at bargain prices during closeout sales. From Mountain Gear.com the Orbit gets to take advantage of Montrail’s heat-moldable boot technology to make it a super-comfortable all-day shoe. Normally asymmetric (ie: very curved) shoes like this are really uncomfortable for long periods of time, expecially because they never really break-in with all the rubber wrapped around your foot. Not the case with these, just read the MGear reviews.

Aside from being a top-quality shoe, these Montail Orbits are 53% off and available in euro sizes 37.5 – 40.5 (about a US women’s 7 – 10, or US men’s 5½ – 8½).

Eastern Mountain Sports Coupon: 20% Off 1st Item, 15% Off Next Two

Mike — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:15:42 +0000

A big coupon for Eastern Mountain Sports right now: get 20% off your most expensive item and 15% off each of the next two. Click any of the links to auto-apply the coupon and the discount will be taken at checkout.

EMS.com is a smaller-than-REI, outdoor gear chain with good service. They have major brands and good self-branded gear for hiking, backpacking, climbing, cycling, and other outdoor sports.

Brands excluded from the discount are Merrell, Patagonia, and Necky. Already on-sale items are also excluded. Coupon expires July 4, 2007.

$30 – Bates DuraShocks Hot Weather Boots, 82% Off

Mike — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:32:18 +0000

Bates boots aren’t a product you might expect to see on Hiker Deals, even though they are durable, lightweight, and comfortable boots. These boots are designed for long days of unplanned, joint-endangering moves – not the typical grab-pack-and-move-forward days of backpackers. Bates boots are typically found on the feet of hunters, police, and (if they’re smart) fire and trail crew workers. The average college kid on summer break trail-duty may not know about these, but my friends who are familiar with them either work year-round on a hot shot fire crew (ok, winters are for park cabin-repair and avalanche-chasing) or taking backcountry water and fish samples all over the country. They know the brand and a few other work-boot brands beat hiking boots for extra ankle support and lack of blisters when you’re swinging a mattock or crouched over a streambed for hours each day.

If you’re interested now, these hot-weather Bates boots are 82% off their regular $175 price, at the LA Police Gear shop.

BackcoutryOutlet Gear Sale “It’s all on sale”

Mike — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:21:47 +0000

The Campalicious sale at BackcountryOutlet means all of their already marked down gear has even bigger discounts now.

I try not to post any sales where I can’t say “everything is at least 30% off”, but in this case it really does look like they’ve knowcked an extra 10-20% off most things. For example: Salomon trail hiking shoes & Vasque approach shoes (in the climbing section, who knows why?) are 50% off, there’s a 40-degree sleeping bag from The North Face for 40% off, and even their Oakley sunglasses are 35% off & some Smith sunglasses for 50% off. I’ll link to specific deals and bigger-than-normal bargains here later. In the meantime, at least go gear browsing and remember BackcountryOutlet has free shipping on all $50+ orders.

Sierra Trading Post – Free Shipping on $75+ Coupon

Mike — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:46:57 +0000

Update: The August coupon is out and is good for 8% off all orders of $88+. All links in this message to Sierra Trading Post have been updated. August coupon valid until September 5th, 2007.

There’s a new Sierra Trading Post coupon out. It’s an even better deal than last month’s too: get free shipping on all orders of $75+. To use the coupon, just click through any link in this article and the discount will be applied to your cart automatically when your cart total reaches $75 or more. Coupon expires July 5th, 2007.

Eastbay Shoes Coupon, 20% Off of $99+

Mike — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:39:16 +0000

Eastbay is one of the best shoe and workout gear stores online. They’re even better becuase they have big, fat coupons: like this one for 20% off any order of $99+ (except some Nike stuff, sunglasses, and a few other up-market sport items).

Just enter coupon code LKS17699 at checkout for the discount (expires July 7, 2007).

Bridgedale Wool & Synthetic Hiking Socks on Sale at Altrec

Mike — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:49:50 +0000

Bridgedale is an sock company from Ireland that has really pushed the used of multiple weaves and mixed wool/synthetic yarns in socks. Most of their hiking and trail socks have thicker, softer pads under the foot and around the heel to cushion and stop rubbing in your boots, and they have thin, tough knits over bones and joints to help stop pressure-spots. The mix of wools and synthetic fibers in their yarns also balance between the wicking and absorption of wool and the evaporating softneww of synthetics.

The selection of sale models at Altrec.com is great too. There are Bridgedale socks (at least 20-30% off) for hiking, running, and day-to-day/casual use, plus free shipping on orders of $45+, and some expedition and skiing socks are 50-60% off.

15% Off at Backcountry.com

Mike — Mon, 28 May 2007 23:17:18 +0000

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

Sierra Trading Post Free Shipping on $100+ Coupon

Mike — Sun, 06 May 2007 21:13:17 +0000

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

Mike — Sat, 05 May 2007 20:05:24 +0000

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

Altrec Anniversary Sale – Starts This Weekend

Mike — Sat, 05 May 2007 05:18:54 +0000

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).

$84 – KEEN Ochoco Waterproof Trail Running Shoe

Mike — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:05:39 +0000

I was in San Francisco two weeks ago and waterproof-breathable trail running & hiking shoes seemed to be popular with the comfort-minded. Though they weren’t quite as popular with the worried about speed, ultra-lightweight gear crowd.

So, if you’re in the market for waterproof trail shoes Backcountry.com has the men’s KEEN Ochoco shoes for 30% off right now. I’ve been surprised by the comfort of my own KEEN casual shoes, so the 5-star rating of these isn’t much of a surprise. The 1-year warranty is a surprise though – wonder if KEEN will say no to obvious wear-and-tear returns or take that Patagonia route and take anything back. Either way, at $83.97 and with free shipping the Ochoco’s are still available from Backcountry in most sizes from 7 to 13 and even in two colors in the hard-to-find-on-sale men’s 10-12 sizes.

19% Off Superfeet Insoles at Moosejaw

Mike — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:22:40 +0000

It took a lot of convincing to get me to try my first pair of Superfeet insoles. I managed a department at an outdoor gear store, but refused to spend $20 on a pair (only $20 because prices have gone up in the past decade and because we got a good discount as store employees). I ended up getting a free pair from the Superfeet sales rep. and soon started recommending them to store shoppers. Now I’m recommending them to readers here too (or, if you’re already a Superfeet user just jump to the bottom for the coupon code). Grab the low profile, blue Superfeet insoles to add stability and comfort to athletic shoes and snug fitting hiking boots. Just remember that the ridged, plastic heelcup (on the bottom, not against the foot) can rub against Gore-tex linings and eventually wear holes in them – and that this version of Superfeet have a slightly lower arch support and don’t need much break in.

The high profile, green Superfeet insoles are great for adding stability and reducing slipping in roomy hiking and mountaineering boots. They also require a good amount of break-in because the thicker arch foam needs to mold to your foot – which also means that they’re the more comfortable version as long as there’s enough room in your footwear for both your foot and these green Superfeet insoles.

Both styles of insoles are on sale for $29.71 at Moosejaw. Just make sure you use the coupon code SUPERSALE at checkout and get an extra 10% off the insoles, making both styles of Superfeet just $26.74.

Tags: Superfeet, insole, insoles, hiking, mountaineering, camping, boots, shoes, comfort, leather, goretex, gore-tes, liners, orthotic

15% off $100+ at Eastbay Sporting Goods

Mike — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:08:49 +0000

For me, spring is time for trail running and day hikes, no more heavy boots required to keep the snow out. If you’re looking for new trail running shoes check out the Eastbay sporting goods store and use coupon code LKS173M2 at checkout for 15% off $100+ orders (coupon expires 4/7/2007).

5 Star-Rated Montrail Odyssey Trail Running Shoes, 20% Off

Mike — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:27:11 +0000

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.

Tags: Montrail, Odyssey, trail, running, shoes, camping, hiking, walking, trekking, light, tough, trailrun, trail-run, boots, sale

Sierra Trading Post Coupon – 10% Off $110+ Orders

Mike — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:45:43 +0000

Big coupon this month, at Sierra Trading Post, click thought any of the link in this post and it will apply automatically at checkout (until expiration on 3/8/2007). The coupon takes 10% off any order of $110 or more. Good on all the discontinued end-of-year camping, hiking, ski, and backpacking gear at SierraTradingPost.

Tags: SierraTradingPost, Sierra-Trading-Post, coupon, sale, clearance, hiking, camping, backpacking, ski, skiing, snowboard, riding, gear, equipment

Coupon: $20 off $100+ Orders at Eastbay.com

Mike — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:22:23 +0000

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).

Free Shipping Coupon at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:11:41 +0000

The January coupon for Sierra Trading Post is out. Click through any of the links in this post and get free shipping on all orders of $85 and up (coupon valid until 2/8/2007).

It’s not the greatest discount ever, but it’s probably the same as about 10-15% off any $100-200 order – and with all the discounts, and the fact that I don’t want to go out and hunt for parking at a mall, I tend to shop at Sierra Trading Post whether they have a coupon out or not.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, STP, sierratradingpost, sale, coupon, outdoor, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, boots

One More Day for REI 20% Off Coupon

Mike — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 02:01:36 +0000

Get 20% off one item at REI.com for just one more day. Use coupon code HOLIDAYFUN at checkout for discount (expires 12/24/2006). Unfortuantely skis, snowboards, and bindings are excluded from this discount – see HikerDeals reader Mark’s comment for all terms and conditions.

Tags: REI, outdoor, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, gear, tent, sleeping+bag, goretex, waterproof, winter, sale, coupon, deal, bargain

Sierra Trading Post Free Shipping Coupon

Mike — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 04:46:23 +0000

One of the most popular stores around the web, and at my house, is Sierra Trading Post. Their camping gear selection isn’t as complete as specialty shops like REI, but everything they stock is a on sale or an end-of-season closeout item. Even though Sierra Trading Post only stocks closeouts, they have such a huge selection that it’s worth checking anytime you need hiking boots, a daypack, or even business-casual shirts for work.

Plus, click through any of the links in this post and they’ll automatically apply free ground shipping to your shopping cart once the order is $100 or more (valid until Jan. 4, 2007).

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, sierratradingpost, STP, free, shipping, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, sale, coupon

REI Coupon, 20% Off One Item

Mike — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:21:34 +0000

A great REI coupon, have more green to spend on the next trip or day on the snow. Get 20% off one item at REI.com with coupon code HOLIDAYFUN (expires 12/24/2006, enter at checkout for discount).

Update: Skis, snowboards, and bindings are excluded from this discount. See comment below from a HikerDeals reader for all terms and conditions.

$10 Off $30+ at Sierra Trading Post – Google Checkout

Mike — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:09:45 +0000

News about Google Checkout is already all over the web, but Hiker Deals readers may be interested to know that if you can get $10 off any order of $30, or more, at Sierra Trading Post if you use Google checkout to pay for a purchase.

Instead of entering your credit card with Sierra Trading Post you need to sign up for a Google Checkout account (ie: give them your credit card info) and then Google pays for your order by using your credit card. It’s supposed to be more secure than giving your credit card to “any old web store” … I agree, except that Sierra Trading Post isn’t just any web store. Still, it’s worth an extra $10 off camping gear or outdoor clothes.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, Google, Checkout, coupon, deal, sale, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment

20% Off Outdoor Research and Nike at Altrec.com

Mike — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 20:11:25 +0000

Altrec has a big sale, offering 20% Off Nike and Outdoor Research gear for the next week. Sale items include trail running shoes, Crocodiles (“croc’s”) gaiters, softshell jackets, and Windstopper gloves and hats.

Altrec’s free shipping offer on all orders over $45 still applies too.

20% Off, No Minimum, at EastBay Sporting Goods – Aug 19-22 Only

Mike — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:43:01 +0000

Eastbay.com is more sports and workout oriented than most of the outdoor gear shops I normally link to, but they’ve got a big coupon for 20% off all purchases right now. Covers all the trail hiking shoes, running shoes, workout gear, and casual gear (except for some Nike Shox, Apple iPod, and UnderArmour items). Remember to enter coupon code LKS1CTB6 at checkout to apply the discount (expires August 22, 2006).

Tags: Eastbay, sporting, goods, camping, hiking, trail, shoes, running, gear, equipment, sale, coupon, deal

Coupon: 10% Off Gift Cards at Eastbay.com Sporting Goods

Mike — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:05:39 +0000

Eastbay may not be a major outdoor gear store, but I seem to wear running shoes for a quick trail jog a lot more often than I get to throw on a pack and heavy trail boots. Plus, this coupon is a rare 10% discount on gift cards with no minimum purchase. Just enter coupon code: LKS1HGD6 at Eastbay.com checkout to get the discount. Be warned though, this deal expires October 23, 2006 even if the gift cards will still be good as holiday gifts.

Tags: Eastbay, running, shoes, trail, boots, sporting, goods, outdoor, gear, coupon, gift, card, discount

15% Off Orders of $125+ at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 05:57:45 +0000

The monthly coupon at Sierra Trading Post is good for 15% off all orders of $125 and up. As always, there are great deals on hiking, camping, workout, and ski gear at Sierra Trading Post – and the coupon makes them even better bargains.

Coupon is good until 11/9/2006. Click through any link here to apply the coupon. It will be applied automatically to your cart once the total is over $125.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, STP, coupon, sale, discount, hiking, camping, backpacking, outdoor, workout, ski, snowboard

$69.97 – Nike Air Zoom Orizaba Plus Trail Running Shoe

Mike — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:21:06 +0000

The Nike Orizaba trail running shoe is on sale at Altrec. Based on the fit and last it looks alot like it’s a trail-oriented version of the classic Nike Pegasus shoe. That doesn’t mean the Orizaba is just a road running shoe with a toe guard though – on top of the sticky rubber outsole, drainage ports, and forefoot plate the Orizaba also sports Zoom Air units in front and back to keep your foot closer to the trail to increase stability (and also reduce the chance of rolling an ankle) plus a detachable ankle gaiter to keep out scree, sand, and snow – you know, those times when you should have brought boots but decided “ultralight” was cooler.

There’s also free shipping on these shoes or any order of $45+ at Altrec.

Tags: Nike, Air, Zoom, Orizaba, Plus, Trail, Running, Shoe, altrec, shoes, boots, hiking, backpacking, ankle, gaiter, sale, pegasus

Altrec 25% Off Sale Items Coupon

Mike — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:08:11 +0000

Altrec.com always has a great selection of outdoor equipment on sale (admittedly, not always exactly what I need for any given trip) and now they’ve upped the ante on their sale and clearnace sections. Use the coupon code grg25off to get 25% off any items already on sale (expires 9/15/2006).

Tags: Altrec, outdoor, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, deal, sale, coupon

Moosejaw Lowdown = Daily Camping Gear Deal

Mike — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:58:17 +0000

The Moosejaw Lowdown is a new daily-deal site from the guys at the Moosejaw Mountaineering shop. It works a lot like Woot – which is that each day, around midnight, they post one item for sale at a major discount. It’s available at that price until it sells out, or until around midnight the next day when the item changes.

Right now the Lowdown deal is a pair of Garmont Men’s Syncro midweight hiking boots on sale for $63.98, that’s 60% off.

15% Off at Sierra Trading Post on $125+ Orders

Mike — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:49:19 +0000

Sierra Trading Post released their September coupon and it’s better than last month’s “free shipping” deal. Take 15% off orders of $125 and up (expires October, 5, 2006) – as usual click through these links and it will apply to your shopping cart automatically when you order gets to $125.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, STP, sierratradingpost, sierra-trading-post, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, sale, coupon, deal

$59 – Salomon Protrek 5 Light Hiking Boots

Mike — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 02:10:42 +0000

Just $59 for the Salomon Protrek 5 hiking boots at ARGear.com. They weight just 2 lbs. 11 oz. and are waterproofed with Salomon’s own Clima-Dry waterproof-breathable membrane – making them a bargain at 41% off.

Also, the Protrek5′s are the lighter brothers of the Protrek 6 GTX’s which are also on sale, and have the same sole but a slightly shorter and softer cuff than the $79 Protrek 6′s.

Tags: Salomon, protrek, 5, light, hiking, boots, sale, ultralight, backpacking, fastpacking, adventure, racing, bargain, deal

$79 – Salomon Protrek 6 GTX Hiking Boots

Mike — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:59:17 +0000

Salomon’s Pretrek 6 GTX boots are just $79 at ARGear.com. These are tough, lightweight hiking boots with a waterproof GoreTex liner. At just 2 lbs., 14 oz. they’re favorites of the fastpacking and adventure racing crowds – even if you’re not one of them you should appreciate that people into those beyond-just-hiking sports do pick very dependable gear. ARGear.com got it right on these too, with the 42% discount.

Tags: Salomon, Protrek, 6, GTX, Hiking, Boots, backpacking, lightweight, ultralight, fastpacking, adventure, racing, sale, deal, bargain

Free Shiping All Month on $100+ at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:01:02 +0000

Free shipping all month, on $100 or more orders, at Sierra Trading Post. This is probably a bigger discount than their 5% off coupon for last month, especially if you’re buying bulky backpacks or hiking boots, instead of clothing. The discount is applied automatically at checkout after you clicked through via these links and have at least $100 of items in your cart, also offer expires September 7, 2006.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, sierratradingpost, coupon, sale, backpacking, hiking, camping, back-to-school, free, shipping

30% Off All Sale Gear & Clothing at Backcountry.com

Mike — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 02:59:45 +0000

Backcountry.com has a new coupon out today, use it on sale items only and get 30% off the item’s original price.

Yeah, it’s a bit complicated – basically if (and only if) something is already on sale for 1% off, then use the coupon code code removed per request of Backcountry.com at checkout and the discount is bumped up to 30% off. That rules out getting a deal on all then new ultralight Flight Series camping and backpacking stuff from The North Face, but it does mean that a Marmot tent that was 7% off and a Mountain Hardware jacket that was 10% off are both now 30% off.

Supersale Coupon for 10-70% Off On-Sale Gear Moosejaw Mountaineering

Mike — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 22:50:37 +0000

Interesting sale at Moosejaw.com this week. Two options for getting discounts (possibly as much as 70%) on Moosejaw.com sale items:

Use the coupon code SUPERSALE for 10% off any items already on sale.
Sign up for the Moosejaw Mountaineering mailing list (this link only, all others go to the front page) and they’ll email you a coupon for 10-70% off any sale item.

For any non-sale gear and equipment you’ve just got to have, use the coupon code MOOSEJAW for 10% off, no minimum order. Free shipping on all orders over $49 still applies when you use either coupon code.

Tags: Moosejaw, Mountaineering, moosejaw.com, hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing, tent, boots, sale, clearance, coupon

$59.99 – Adidas Waterra HT Trail Shoes on Sale

Mike — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 05:39:52 +0000

The Adidas Waterra HTis called a “water shoe”, even though it’s really just a trail running shoe with good drainage and a sticky sole. It’s a good thing too, because these things look far more normal than the slipper-like things that most water shoes are.

…so why suggest a pair of “water shoes” in the middle of some record-heat weeks? Because they’ve got more mesh than just about anything else you can get your hands on. Mesh keeps the feet dryer and that keep blisters away. Plus, when you do stop at a stream to try and get cool, you won’t have to worry about these shoes not drying out by the next morning.

The extra 36% off these and free shipping from Altrec is pretty cool too.

Quick tip: Another quick tip on stopping blisters when hiking in hot weather is to change your socks a lot. You don’t even need to carry any extra socks. Just wear two or three pairs of socks throughout the day and then use the same socks again the next day (or more depending on how long you’re out and how hardcore you are about not carrying extra clothes). If you’re only wearing them for 3-4 hours/pair the socks won’t have much chance to get soggy and start rubbing.

30% Off, No Minimum Order – Eastbay Coupons

Mike — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:50:38 +0000

Eastbay sporting goods has 3 coupons right now, good on all boots, shoes, and workout gear (with a few exceptions, unfortunately that includes some Nike Shox and Under Armour items). As usual, you have to enter a coupon code during Eastbay’s checkout process to get the discounts:

30% off any order, no minimum $ – Use coupon code LKS1J7F7 at checkout, expires July 28,2006
20% off orders of $99 and up – Use coupon code LKS1J717 at checkout, expires August 1 ,2006
15% off any oder no minimum $ – Use coupon code LKS1J756 at checkout, expires August 1,2006

Tags: Eastbay, sporting, goods, Nike, trail, running, camping, hiking, boots, shoes, gear, sale, coupon, discount, clearance

55% Off The North Face Men’s Cutback Trail Running Shoes

Mike — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:13:24 +0000

These Cutback trail running shoes by The North Face are sturdy, midrange running shoes for just $31.13 at Steep and Cheap. They’re part of TNF’s Flight series of stripped-down, no-fancy-feature gear and even at their regular price they’re simple enough to stay relatively light but still be very durable – with a polyurethane midsole shank …

… if you don’t know or care about poly-what’s-it, just know that it makes these serious trail shoes. that can offer support to big guys or anyone carrying a small pack. Unlike regular running shoes these won’t let rocks poke through easily or get chunks ripped out of the sole during stretches of rocky trail.

and, an added toeguard. Unlike a lot of trail shoes or boots I post here, these are also available in a lot of sizes, from 8.5 to 14 (half-sizes up to 12). Just remember that like all Steep and Cheap deals they’re only on sale today, July 21st.

Tags: The, North, Face, TNF, Men's, Cutback, Trail, Running, Shoes, sale, SteepandCheap, Steep, Cheap, deal, bargain, hiking

Sierra Trading Post 5% Off Coupon for July

Mike — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:02:21 +0000

Sierra Trading Post, click-through for 5% off all $75+ orders (discount applied automatically to your cart once it’s over $75). Coupon is valid on all clothing, hiking, camping, and backpacking equipment – including items already on sale and clearance.

Sierra Trading Post also celebrates their 20th anniversary this month. There’s a whole list of items priced at $19.86 (since they were founded in 1986), though few of them are much-needed camping gear. The better deal is the extra 10% they’ve knocked off a lot of out-of-season hiking and backpacking gear. Many fall and winter sleeping bags, tents, and Gore-Tex jackets are an extra 10% off STP’s normally low prices.

Backcountry.com 4th of July Camping Gear and Clothing Sale

Mike — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:50:46 +0000

just opened their “60% off” . Anything that wasn’t already on clearance, and not selling well at that, is about 20% to 25% off. Those are still good discounts on backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags from brands like Marmot, The Noth Face, Sierra Designs, and Mountain Hardwear. And, .

Tags: Backcountry, backcountry.com, camping, hiking, backpacking, backpacks, tents, sleeping, bags, Marmot, TNF, The, Noth, Face, Sierra, Designs, Mountain, Hardwear

Choosing Good Hiking Boots

Mike — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:51:03 +0000

What’s more important for a backpacker, good hiking boots or a good sleeping bag?

It can be argued both ways (endlessly), but … Even if you’ve been watching Survivorman, notice that he’s always wearing at least a decent pair of boots or shoes. Good footwear is that important.

That’s why this boot-picking guide by the St. Louis Dispatch is a great piece for beginning and exerienced backpackers. One thing to remember is that the article gives great advice from professional boot-fitters – but doesn’t specifically recommend that you should do the same. In my experience, no matter how experienced you are with camping gear get a second opinion when your own feet are involved.

One other useful thing: Don’t trust the shoe sizes printed on the outside a box. Some European boot companies don’t accurately convert their own shoes sizes to American sizes, use a good shoe & boot size conversion table as a second opinion. Likewise, every brand’s sizing is different, so go based on feel and the advice of a boot-fitter with experience fitting that brand.

Link credit: Thanks to the Two-Heel Drive hiking blog for the original link

Tags: boot, boots, shoe, shoes, fitting, sizing, guide, good, light, chooser, choosing, hike, hiking, camping, backpack, backpacking, foot, footwear, gear

Sierra Trading Post Free Shipping Weekend

Mike — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:10:19 +0000

Free shipping at Sierra Trading Post this weekend. Free shipping is good on all orders made before June 25th, but I’m not sure if it can be combined with the coupon for $10 off any order of $75 or more (HikerDeals link).

Tags: Sierra, Tading, Post, STP, free, shipping, coupon, sale, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, equipment, deals, bargain

REI 4th of July Sale Starts Today

Mike — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:06:15 +0000

Unless you’re already camping, the should be worth checking into. Camping gear, outdoor clothing, and a lot of other gear is marked down 20-30% – admittedly, not everything is on sale. I’ll try to post the biggest bargains on gear over the next few days though.

Tags: REI, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, boots, outdoor, sale, clearance, bargain, deals

REI-Outlet.com Coupon, 20% Off One Item

Mike — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:51:05 +0000

On top of the sales and discounts at REI-Outlet.com has a new coupon code for 20% off one item. Use the code GM623 during online or phone order checkout, good through June 23, 2006. Good on all that gear just added to REI-Outlet, including gear from The North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, and Ex Officio … unfortunately it’s not valid on bikes, boats, Suunto, or Oakley products.

Tags: REI, REI-outlet, coupon, sale, clearance, 20%, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, The, North, Face, TNF, Patagonia, Mountain, Hardware, Ex, Officio, Suunto, Oakley

30% Off Sale at Sierra Trading Post, until June 11th

Mike — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 21:55:58 +0000

Deals on camping and backpacking gear have been a bit thin lately, but Sierra Trading Post has just started a 30% off sale from June 5-11th. It’s not storewide, but the selection includes items in almost every department of the store. In particular, there’s a good selection of daypacks and waterproof rainwear.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, coupon, sale, discount, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, waterproof, rainwear, GoreTex, boots

Moosejaw Mountaineering Coupon, 10% Off & Extra 5% Off Sale Items

Mike — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 04:29:59 +0000

Moosejaw Mountaineering renewed their 10% off coupon for another month. Good until July 1, 2006, use coupon code MOOSE at Moosejaw.com for 10% off regular prices and 5% off any sale prices. The store is stocked with Mountain Hardware, Arc’teryx, and The North Face camping, backpacking, and adventure racing gear and clothing that are sometimes tough to find on the web.

On top of the coupon Moosejaw has free shipping on all orders $99 and up.

$10 Off $75+ at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 22:50:05 +0000

Get $10 off all web orders of $75 or more at Sierra Trading Post, coupon expires 7/8/2006.

$10 and 20% Off Coupons for Eastbay Shoes & Sporting Goods

Mike — Wed, 17 May 2006 16:10:22 +0000

Two new coupons for the shoes and workout gear at Eastbay.com and their clearance store Final-Score.com

$10 off your order of $50 or more at Eastbay.com, use coupon code LKS1E556 at checkout (expires 5/21/2006)
20% off your order of $50 or more at Final-Score.com, coupon code LKS16MY2 at checkout (expires 5/21/2006)

Tags: Eastbay, Final-Score, running, trail, hiking, boots, coupon, workout, gear, sale, sporting, goods

REI Coupon for Members Only: 20% Off One Item

Mike — Sun, 14 May 2006 21:41:03 +0000

Good only through the end of today, REI offers 20% off one item with coupon code 6ANNV. The coupon is only good for REI members, but a lifetime membership is only $15. Discount applies to any of their camping, hiking, and backpacking gear, but not to items already on sale or clearance.

Tags: REI, sale, coupon, discount, clearance, membership, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment

Moosejaw Mountaineering 10% Coupon and Free Shipping

Mike — Fri, 12 May 2006 04:09:27 +0000

Double deals at Moosejaw Mountaineering this weekend. First is the 10% off regular priced items and 5% off sale items coupon, just enter the coupon code MOOSE at checkout for the discount. No minimum order required, expires July 1, 2006. The second deal is just for this weekend, free shipping on all orders of $99 and up.

Free Shipping Weekend at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Thu, 11 May 2006 22:01:51 +0000

Sierra Trading Post has a free shipping sale this weekend, though May 14th. Just click through, grab some discount camping and hiking gear, and the coupon will be applied at checkout. …also remember the 10% off $100+ coupon, good through June 1st – since that could save you a bit more money as long as you don’t order anything really heavy.

Tags: Sierra, Trading, Post, Sierra+Trading, camping, hiking, backpacking, gear, equipment, coupon, sale, free, shipping

REI Coupon for 20% Off One Item

Mike — Mon, 08 May 2006 23:24:16 +0000

The annual REI anniversary sale started this weekend and continues until May 14th. In addition to good discounts on a lot of new (not just closeout or overstock) camping, hiking, and backpacking gear REI is also offerring current and new REI members 20% off any one item, just use coupon code 6ANNV at checkout (expires May 14, 2006).

Tags: REI, anniversary, sale, camping, hiking, backpacking, coupon, member, discount

10% Off $100+ Orders at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Mon, 08 May 2006 04:32:40 +0000

Sierra Trading Post keeps the coupons rolling. Here’s a coupon good for 10% off any order of $100 or more, just click the link and the coupon will be applied at checkout. Good on all the camping, hiking, and backpacing clothes and gear at SierraTradingPost.com until June 1, 2006.

Tags: Sierra+Trading+Post, Sierra, Trading, Post, discount, coupon, sale, boots, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, equipment

Sierra Trading Post 10% Off $75+ Coupon

Mike — Wed, 03 May 2006 22:36:38 +0000

Just a reminder that the Sierra Trading Post coupon for 10% off any order of $75 or more expires in two days (5/5/2006). Good on all the already discounted camping and hiking gear in the store, this should at least make up for the cost of shipping (expires 5/5/2006).

Tags: Sierra+Trading+Post, coupon, sale, boots, hiking, camping, backpacking, gear, equipment

Eastbay 10% Off Coupon and 25% Cash-Back

Mike — Wed, 03 May 2006 22:28:48 +0000

Two new deals at Eastbay this month:

10% off all orders (no minimum order size), use coupon code LKS1EMY6 at checkout (expires 5/30/2006)
$25 gift card for every $100 spent at Eastbay, enter code EML61BA3 at checkout and gift card will be sent to the email address entered during checkout (expires 5/22/2006)

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20% Off at Backcountry.com – Single-Use Coupon

Mike — Mon, 01 May 2006 10:25:29 +0000

Backcountry.com sent me a 20% off coupon in their latest newsletter. The code can only be used once, but I’m not going to use the coupon before it expires so if anyone needs any camping, hiking, backpacking or other gear – check out the Backcountry.com shop and use coupon code SW-1-GC9FA to get 20% off any order (expires at the end of May 1, 2006, if no one uses it before then).

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Trail Running Shoe Sale at Altrec.com

Mike — Mon, 01 May 2006 02:26:38 +0000

Altrec.com is celebrating their 7th anniversary and is marking down their whole selection of new trail running shoes. The selection includes new-this-season shoes like the Adidas Jansten II, Keen’s new Humboldt, and The North Face’s Terrainius and Ultra 103 models – at discounts from 15-30%. There is also free shipping from Altrec on all these shoes, and on all other orders of $45 and up.

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Coupon: 20% Off $100+ Eastbay Shoes and Workout Gear

Mike — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:26:49 +0000

A great new coupon at the online sporting goods store Eastbay.com gets you 20% off any order of $100 and up. Just enter coupon code LKS16AP2 at checkout (expires 5/1/2006) for the discount on running & casual shoes and workout gear. Nothing specific is on sale but it’s still a good deal on training gear to get ready for the next long trip or fastpacking gear if you go ultra-light.

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Sierra Trading Post – Free Shipping Weekend

Mike — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:43:10 +0000

Free ground shipping at Sierra Trading Post for the next 3 days (Friday, April 14th – Sunday, April 16th).

All the regular Sierra Trading Post deals are still good, but you can save another $10 or so. It’s an electronic coupon, so just click through and the ground shipping option will be free at checkout.

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Classic, Handmade Alico Summit All-Leather Backpacking Boots, Just $139.95

Mike — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:29:53 +0000

On sale at Sierra Trading Post are these classically-made backpacking boots from Alico, they’re available in both normal and wide widths too. The leather uppers are one-piece, full-grain leather and are not only beautiful, but are a lot thicker than the split leather and suede used in most “modern” hiking boots. This makes the boot a lot more supportive and allows the leather to have a “memory” of your foot’s shape. The liners of these Alico’s are also full leather – instead of a wicking, synthetic fabric. My mountaineering boots have a full leather liner, which cost me a lot of extra time and money to find, and it’s a lot less likely to pull and bunch on socks and cause rubbing than my synthetic-lined boots. The norwegian welt soles are incredibly supportive and great on rough trails. With a norwegian welt sole the boot and sole are hand-stitched together, instead of being bonded, so the result is a bit heavier (though still only 4-pounds a pair), but much more supportive and durable than bonded soles and can even be resoled once the lugs start to wear thin. With such heavy-duty construction, these boots will require longer than average break-in time, but will be incredibly comfortable once the leather uppers start to mold to your foot, plus they’ll outlast just about any other boot out there.

About resoling:
Good resolers are hard to find now, but I’ve hear good things about Rocky Mountain Resole for boots. I also had a good experience having climbing shoes resoled at Rock & Resole in Boulder, CO, but don’t know if they resole boots too.

A note on caring for traditional, all-leather boots:
Keep in mind though, boots made with full-grain leather and leather lining need a bit of care if they’re going to last for years. About once a year a quick soap (real soap, not liquid or deodorant soap) and water bath on the outside and inside will get rid of sap, salts, and anything else that can dry or crack the leather. Once they dry (no heating here) a coat of non-oil-based leather waterproofer needs to be applied thick enough to soak into the creases and seams of this thick leather. Traditionally boots like this were treaded with oil-based (including petroleum and/or animal-fat compounds) waterproofers because nothing else was available. Using wax (beeswax is one I’ve used myself) is OK, but the oil-based waterproofers can make the leather too soft and the threads stitching the boots together will cut into the softer leather – leading to weaker seams and the potential of seam blowouts. Since Nikwax and similar “new” treatments waterproof better anyway, there’s not a lot of reason to deal with those messy, stinky oils anyway.

Coupon: 10% Off $75+ at Sierra Trading Post

Mike — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 17:14:28 +0000

Sierra Trading Post has another coupon for 10% off any order of $75 or more. Good on all the already discounted camping and hiking gear in the store, this should at least make up for the cost of shipping (expires 5/5/2006).

Coupon: Moosejaw.com 20% Off One Item

Mike — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:55:08 +0000

20% Off any one item, use coupon code POTATO at Moosejaw.com. The coupon code appears to apply to The North Face items, but excludes Suunto, Bugaboo, Merrell, and Western Mountaineering gear and it expires April 14, 2006.

$54.57 – Metolius #9 Fat Cam, 30% Off and Backcountry.com Climbing Shoe Sale

Mike — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:15:47 +0000

Ignore this one if you’re not a climber: Metolius’ #9 Fat Cam is being cleared out at Backcountry.com. These are 4-cams with wider than normal cams to distribute pressure better and eliminate “tracking” in soft rock. they still hold equally well in hard rock, but the #9 is about 3/8-inch wider than a standard cam, so it won’t fit into small pockets as well as a standard 4-cam, much less a 3-cam.

Also, Backcountry.com has a sale this week on climbing shoes from Scarpa and La Sportiva, they’re being cleared out 25-40% off.

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