Outdoor Gear Deals, Discounts and Sales

Outdoor activities can be exciting, especially when you head out with friends. However, as buying gear for fishing, hiking and camping can be expensive, we've compiled a list of the latest outdoor gear deals to save you some serious dough.

Where to Find Outdoor Gear Discounts

You can save big on gear for camping, hunting, hiking and more at REI by becoming a member of the co-op, which entitles you to several perks, including an annual refund that's typically equal to 10% of your purchases. You can also take advantage of exclusive members-only outdoor gear coupon codes by signing up for the mailing list or browsing the home page. Another place you can find significant savings is Mountain Gear. Head over to the Sale section to find outdoor gear savings of 50% off of mountaineering items, footwear, jackets and climbing gear. You'll also get free shipping when you spend at least $59. CampGear offers a similar selection, but it also has a lowest price guarantee, promising the lowest prices or it will credit the difference when you find a better price elsewhere.

As Patagonia is a wildly popular merchant for outdoor apparel and gear, discounts can sometimes be hard to come by. In addition to keeping an eye out for outdoor gear sales, you can save on its high-quality goods by regularly checking out its Web Specials page. Special pricing will vary, but it's not uncommon to find jackets, day packs and accessories for up to 50% off. Other places you can find clothes for trekking include Uncle Dan's, Dick's Sporting Goods and Backcountry. Each of these stores also has sale or clearance pages so you can snap up excellent prices, especially on items that may be going out of season.

When to Shop for Outdoor Gear Offers

Deciding when to go on the hunt for outdoor gear discounts will depend greatly on what kind of things you need; based on your activity of choice. For example, if you like to ski, you'll generally find the best prices on equipment and cold-weather apparel once temperatures start to rise and the season is over, generally in March. On the other hand, hiking can be a year-round activity depending on where you live, so you'll have to look for sales rather than wait for the season to end.

As far as sales, you can count on sporting good stores to offer outdoor gear promo codes and discounts around major holidays and shopping events, including Memorial Day, Father's Day and Black Friday. You'll also see promotions during anniversary sales. REI hosts its in May, while Moosejaw's occurs in August.