2025 Altitude Sports Black Friday Sale: My Picks for the Best Deals

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop for outdoor gear. It’s one of the only times that some brands are on sale. Altitude Sports is running one of the best Black Friday sales for outdoor gear in Canada.

I’m a bit of a gear geek: I’ve been writing about gear for this website for a decade, I run a Canadian Outdoor Gear Deals Newsletter, and I’m the author of two hiking guidebooks, so I hike a LOT and go through a lot of gear.

To save you some time searching through the Altitude Sports website, I’ve handpicked my favourite deals in their Black Friday sale for you. My recommendations include clothing and hiking gear that I own and love, along with some deals on gear I haven’t tried, but look too good to pass up.

Hey there: This post is sponsored by Altitude Sports. I shop with them all the time (with my own money). All opinions in this post are my own. As well, some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support.

Why I Shop at Altitude Sports

Altitude Sports is an online-only outdoor retailer based in Quebec. I’ve been shopping with them for a few years and have been impressed with how many brands they carry.

However, the main reason I shop there is the discounts and return policy I get with their Lifetime Membership. As a member, I get 5% off almost everything, year-round. They also have sales where their membership discount increases. (Some of them are email-only exclusive codes.)

For example, during the Black Friday Sale, the membership discount is 10% and it stacks on top of most items in their Black Friday sale!

The other main benefit of membership is free returns – there is no charge to mail back returns within Canada. You can see all the other benefits for members on the Altitude Sports website.

If you’re considering becoming a member, now is the time to do it. Lifetime Memberships are usually $35. But right now they are 43% off, so they are just $20. Plus, if you buy a membership and add $75 or more of gear or clothing to your account, they’ll send you a $20 credit you can use in December and early January. So the membership is basically free!

Best Clothing Deals

Rab Cubit Stretch Down Jacket – Women’s (50% off)

Rab makes premium gear, and their Cubit Stretch Down Jacket is no exception. It’s a great down insulating layer for at camp, bringing on cold hikes, or just around town. At this price, you can get a high-end jacket on a budget.

It’s made with 700 fill power recycled down that provides lots of warmth without too much weight or bulk. I love the look of the unique pre-woven baffles, but they actually have a function: they keep the down from moving around too much without adding more stitch holes that the down can escape through.

The outer fabric is wind-resistant and has a DWR finish to shed snowmelt.

PS: It also comes in a more city-oriented knee-length parka style.

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Black Diamond Recon Lightweight Stretch Shell Jacket – Men’s (50% off)

The Recon Lightweight Stretch Shell Jacket is one of Black Diamond’s high-end winter shells. But it is minimalist enough to work as a year-round rain shell. This is a steal at 50% off.

It uses their proprietary BD.Dry waterproof breathable technology in durable 3-layer construction. And, all of the external pockets have waterproof zippers – a nice touch that you only see on premium jackets.

Since it is designed as a backcountry skiing jacket, it has a snap to attach it to ski pants and a helmet-compatible hood.

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PS: The women’s version of this jacket, along with Black Diamond’s Recon Stretch Pants for men and women, are also on sale, but they are only 25% off.

Ciele ALZ Cap (30% off)

The Ciele ALZ Cap is good that I own two of them! I first put this hat on my favourite gear of 2023 list, and since then, I’ve bought more Ciele hats. (I also have the regular GoCap and the FLTWND GoCap, which is the winter version.)

Ciele is a Canadian company based in Montreal, and they make by far the best running hats I’ve ever tried. They fit well. They wick sweat well and dry super fast. I love the fun colours. And they are incredibly lightweight.

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Darn Tough Socks (25% off)

I love Darn Tough socks since they are so durable. Some of my pairs are years old, but they still look pretty new. And that’s great for Darn Tough since they offer a lifetime guarantee on their socks. If your socks fail, they will replace them.

Darn Tough makes tons of different socks in different thicknesses, colours, and patterns. My favourite are the Hiker Midweight socks. They have a good amount of cushion without being too hot.

Altitude Sports has over 70 different pairs of Darn Tough socks on sale for Black Friday, so there are bound to be some that work for you.

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Outdoor Research Echo Hoodies (25% off)

A few years ago, I discovered sun hoodies. Since I do a lot of hiking above the treeline, I was tired of constantly re-applying sunscreen. I started wearing sun hoodies instead and was pleased to discover that they don’t make me feel too hot. (The fabric is actually a bit cooling when it gets wet.)

One of my favourite sun hoodies is the Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie. It’s the lightest sun hoodie that I own and is quite breathable. The only downside is that it doesn’t provide as much sun protection as some of the other hoodies I own.

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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jackets and Pants (20% off)

Ultralight hikers love Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer down insulated jackets and pants. They weigh almost nothing and pack down super small thanks to the paper-thin fabric and premium 800-fill down.

The jackets are great for stashing in your pack to wear at camp or when taking breaks on a hike. They stuff into their own pocket for easy transport.

I’ve been thinking of getting a pair of the pants for winter camping. They provide way more warmth than base layer pants and weigh far less than fleece pants (which is what I have now.)

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Best Gear Deals

Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated Sleeping Mat (25% off)

My husband bought a Sea to Summit Ether Light sleeping pad a few years ago. He got the long and wide version since he wanted more room to sprawl out. Last year, I started borrowing it from him… and I didn’t want to give it back. (It even made my list of my favourite gear of 2024.)

It’s not the lightest sleeping pad I own, but it is the most comfortable. It’s only about 100g heavier than the regular-width and length Exped pad I was using. And that extra length and width makes so much difference! My arms and toes don’t dangle off the sides when I shift around in my sleep.

It also uses dimpled construction instead of the tubes you find on other pads. I find it much more comfortable as a side sleeper with wide hips.

If you’re looking for backcountry comfort, this is definitely the pad I recommend. It’s not the cheapest, so getting it on sale is the move.

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PS: The other sizes and shapes of the Ether Light are on sale too.

Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles (25% off)

I’ve got ankle issues, so I use poles on steep and uneven descents. However, I don’t always want to use poles on other types of terrain. I used to use regular telescopic trekking poles, but I found them hard to stow on my pack when I wasn’t using them.

A few years ago, I splurged on a pair of Black Diamond Pursuit FLZ Trekking Poles. (I think I actually got them in a Black Friday sale!) I love how easy these are to fold down or deploy. They are small, so they are super easy to stow in the side water bottle pocket of my pack. I also took them to Newfoundland in the fall since they were so easy to fit into my luggage.

These poles have cork grips, which I find are so much more comfortable than plastic or rubber grips – they don’t bother my sweaty hands!

I love these poles so much that they made my list of my favourite gear of 2024.

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Black Diamond Pursuit 15L Backpack (25% off)

For the last few years, my go-to fast and light day pack has been the Black Diamond Pursuit 15L backpack. I bring it on shorter hikes where I don’t plan to take a lot of breaks – it’s been up the Stawamus Chief a few dozen times!

This pack is kind of a cross between a hydration backpack and a running vest. The shoulder straps have lots of small pockets that I use to carry snacks, lip balm, and my phone. The side pockets are the perfect size to hold my Black Diamond FLZ poles. And the external hydration sleeve makes it easy to load my bladder.

I also love the way this pack fits. Since it has a running vest fit, it stays put when I’m moving instead of sliding or bouncing around. This pack made it onto my list of my favourite gear of 2023.

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Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow (25% off)

When I was younger, I refused to take a pillow backpacking. I would just bunch up some extra clothing under my head. As I get older, I need more comfort. I tried a basic inflatable pillow… and it was fine.

But then my husband got the Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow. I borrowed it from him once and got hooked. (Anyone else seeing a pattern here?) Eventually, I got my own, so we didn’t have to fight over it.

The Aeros is an inflatable pillow, but it uses baffles that make it feel much sturdier than others I’ve tried. It has soft fleece on one side, and the other side is filled with down. It’s a little bit of luxury, but it goes a long way. The pillow packs down really small (about the size of a mandarin orange). I put it on my list of my favourite gear of 2022, and I still love it today.

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Petzl Bindi Headlamp (25% off)

The tiny Petzl Bindi Headlamp is my go-to headlamp for backpacking. It’s tiny and lightweight (just 35g), so it doesn’t take up much room in my pack. It’s not the brightest light out there, but it is bright enough to easily get me from my tent to the outhouse and back in the middle of the night.

I also stuff this light into my day pack as an emergency light in case I get caught out after dark.

The light is USB rechargeable, so I can charge it from my power bank – no need to carry extra batteries.

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Deuter Freerider Backpack (25% off)

I’ve had the same Deuter Freerider backpack for years. I use it every winter for snowshoe trips since it has winter-specific features that I love.

The main reason I love it is that it has stow-away straps that let me carry my snowshoes on my pack. It also has lots of interior pockets for winter essentials like goggles and avalanche rescue gear. I also love that it doesn’t have any mesh (which collects snow).

This pack comes in a few colours and sizes. I use the Freerider 28 SL version, which has shoulder straps and a hipbelt designed for women’s curvier bodies.

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Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra (21% off)

I hike year-round. In southwestern BC, the snow isn’t usually deep or soft enough to make snowshoes useful, especially at lower elevations. Instead, I wear mini crampons. My favourites are the Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra.

These mini crampons have more points than some of their competitors, so they bite into ice well. I also love the velcro strap on the forefoot – it keeps them on securely and ensures they can’t fall off. They come with a carry bag, which is great for keeping the sharp points from poking the rest of my gear when I’m carrying them inside my pack.

Hillsound is also a Vancouver-based company, so it’s great to buy Canadian. I put these on my list of my favourite gear of 2022 and have used them every winter since then.

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Hydro Flask Bottles (25% off)

I like to joke that my Hydro Flask bottle is my emotional support water bottle – I take it everywhere. It’s sitting next to me on my desk as I write this post.

These bottles aren’t cheap… but that’s because they use double-wall construction and are vacuum sealed, so your water stays cold for hours. I was so thankful I had mine on a trip to the Utah desert a few years ago.

It’s also great on snowy hikes since it will keep my water from freezing. (I used to use plastic bottles, and my water always froze!)

Altitude Sports has dozens of Hydro Flask bottles on sale right now. My favourite is the Standard 710ml bottle – it’s simple, which is all I need.

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Rab Siltarp 2 (20% off)

I always bring a lightweight tarp on multi-day group backpacking trips. They are a game-changer since having a tarp means you have a dry place to cook, socialize, and dry your gear. I find it’s also an important morale booster that makes rainy trips more bearable.

I’ve had an older version of the Rab Siltarp 2 for almost two decades. It’s lightweight (just 440g), packs down small, and covers enough area for up to 6 people to sit under. On group trips, it’s easy to take turns carrying it.

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Katadyn BeFree Microfilter (15% off)

This tiny and lightweight Katadyn BeFree Microfilter is always in my pack on long hikes. It’s so much easier to fill up and filter along the way than to lug around litres and litres of heavy water. (I just need to make sure I research water sources on the hike before I go.)

I’ve been using this filter for the last few years. I also love that I can carry an extra litre of dirty water inside the filter bottle – it ups my total water carrying capacity without adding much weight. Speaking of which, it weighs only 63g. That’s about 10g more than a Snickers bar.

This filter also made my list of my favourite gear of 2023.

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