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 'Snow & Slopes Gear' Category
$139.95 - Women’s Mountain Hardware Alchemy Softshell Jacket
The women’s Alchemy softshell jacket from Mountain Hardware is a very lightweight, GoreTex Windstopper soft shell. This is a windproof and water resistant jacket with a light fleece liner - perfect for spring skiing or sunny glacier trekking. The jacket is $139.95, down from $239.95, and has free shipping from the E-Outdoor Mountain Company.
Late-Winter Down Jacket Sales
I really want a new down jacket. Not that I need one right now, but there have been a lot of changes and new designs this season - and most of the new models are on sale right now.
One of the models on sale is the women’s Mountain Hardwear Phantom down jacket. Not many sizes left, but the new 2006 model is 28% off now, just $163.93 at REI-Outlet. (No direct-links at REI, so when you get there search for item: #750302 to go straight to the jacket.)
The Flash down jacket from The North Face is 20% off at Backcountry.com. That’s $183.16 for one of the lightest men’s down jackets around (not counting the pullovers or models with no handwarmer pockets). With narrow-stitched baffles the Flash may not be the warmest down jacket around - narrow baffles mean less rom for down to loft into), but the jacket is super-compressible and easy to carry at just 12 ounces and filled with 900-fill power down.
Big Sale on Small Daypacks from Camelback and Patagonia
$120 - Catelli Tristan Softshell/Cycling Jacket
It’s not sold specifically as a softshell, but the Castelli Tristan jacket is an athletic-cut, WindStopper membrane jacket with no insulation and breathable fleece panels under the arms. I have an older model that’s become my go-to shell for active winter sports or cold-weather training. The trim cut is great for running or cross country skiing and the breathability and lack of lofty insulation is awesome when trudging uphill with snowshoes or skins on. Likewise, the lack of insulation makes it easy to slip a don parka over this softshell when you stop for a lunch & catch-your-breath break. Even better, this year’s Tristan jacket’s sleeves zip off, leaving you with a wind-proof, water-resistant vest for spring outings.
Normally $220, the Tristan softshell is just $119.99 at cyling gear shop Colorado Cyclist.
Sierra Trading Post Coupon - 10% Off $110+ Orders
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.
$26.08 - Gerber Butterfly Opening Multi-tool, 43% Off
62% Off Cloudveil Rayzor Softshell Jacket - Just $103.96
Water resistant and ultra-breathable Cloudveil’s Rayzor softshell jacket is built for an active winter. The stretch-woven Schoeller fabric is still the best of the pack for keeping you dry and sweat-free while stopping wind and cold. Top-of-the-line features include an adjustable fleece-lined collar, handwarmer & sleeve pockets, and touchfasten cuffs. Regularly $275, if you’re lucky enough to be a size small or x-small it’s only $103.96 at Sierra Trading Post.
The women’s version of the Cloudveil Rayzor jacket has the same great Schoeller softshell fabric and all the same features. It’s a bit more expensive, but is available in all sizes x-small through large for just $169.95, also from Sierra Trading Post.
$113 - Patagonia Specter Pullover Waterproof Jacket
6.5 ounces. The Patagonia Specter pullover shell is one of the lightest fully waterproof/breathable jackets on the market.
The Specter jacket is also one of the most breathable jackets on the market because it’s made from Patagonia’s H2No Storm membrane and with stitch-free, “welded” seams that don’t require any non-breathable seam tape. Great features include waterproof-coated zippers, helmet-compatible hood, and a zipper offset at the chin. The one big negative is the half zipper - making the jacket an ultralight but somewhat inconvenient pullover.
$75 - Patagonia Men’s R2 Fleece Jacket on Sale
Patagonia improved the venerable R2 fleece fabric this year. The new R2 jacket is lighter, only 14.5 ounces, and with the new fleece knit it’s both more wind resistant & more compressible than before (when it earned an editor’s choice award from Backpacker magazine).
Now it’s on sale in all sizes, S - XXL, at Patagonia.com for 50% off. That’s just $75 for this jacket with Patagonia-quality and THE lifetime warranty.
Also available from Patagonia.com for $75 in Blaze Orange color in sizes S - XXL.
$73 - Patagonia Men’s R1.5 Fleece Jacket on Sale
The R1.5 fleece from Patagonia was one of the best ever made - until Patagonia improved it this year. The new R1.5 fleece varies its knit across the body without any added seams. This R1.5 jacket is now lighter and more flexible than before, plus the glued-in zippers reduce stitching and maintain flexibility. Built-for-comfort Patagonia didn’t leave out handwarmer pockets or the offset chin zipper.
If you’re a size Small or Medium score the R1.5 jacket for 50% off, just $73, at Patagonia.com.
43% Off - Spyder Overlock Func Long Sleeve Base-Layer Top
Not just long underwear anymore, base-layers are what keep everyone dry and warm on the slopes and looking (and smelling - unlike old-school polyester long underwear -) less-than-objectionable when wandering around the on-slope lodge at lunch or the bars at the base. Spyder did base layers right with this Overlock Func long sleeve top. It’s light, longer in the back to stay tucked in, and has no seams on the top of the shoulders so your out-of-bounds pack or Camelback straps won’t rub things raw. Plus, it’s 43% off, just $45, at Sierra Trading Post now.
Free Shipping Coupon at Sierra Trading Post
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.
Ski & Winter Clothing 15% Off at Tramdock - Coupon Expired
Score 15% off all ski and winter clohing at online skip shop Tramdock.com. Brands on sale include The North Face, Salomon, and Arc’teryx and all new 2007 shells, long underwear, gloves, and accessories are included. Just enter coupon code <update>expired & removed per Tramdock request</update> at checkout and 15% off will be applied
One More Day for REI 20% Off Coupon
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.