2022 Black Friday and Boxing Day Deals for Hikers

I definitely believe that the outdoors is for everyone, but unfortunately one of the barriers to getting outside is often the shear amount of gear that’s involved. And of course, that gear doesn’t come cheap!

One of my tried and true tips for getting deals on hiking and backpacking gear is to wait for sales. So of course in the run-up to the holidays, I’m always watching the Black Friday and Boxing Day sales to see if there are good deals on hiking and backpacking gear.

This year I’ve complied all the Black Friday and Boxing Day deals for hikers together into one giant post so you can view them all at a glance. I’ve also provided my picks for the best gear from each of the sales and some tips on how to make sure it is really is a good deal.

This page was updated with the latest deals on December 27, 2022

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When are the Sales?

Some retailers have started to run Pre-Black Friday Sales in early November.

In 2022, Black Friday is on Friday November 25th. Look for lots of sales to start the week before and continue through the weekend. (Black Friday is now turning into Black Friday Week and Black Friday Weekend!)

Cyber Monday happens on the Monday immediately after Black Friday. In 2022, Cyber Monday is Monday November 28th.

Many outdoor retailers will also have Boxing Day sales on hiking and backpacking gear. In 2022, Boxing Day is Monday December 26th.

Lots of outdoor brands also have general holiday sales throughout December and into the new year. I’ve got details on those below too.

The Deals

Here’s my running list of all the Black Friday, Boxing Day, and holiday sales on hiking and backpacking gear that I know about. I’ll keep them updated every day during the holiday shopping season. If you hear of other great deals, let me know in the comments and I’ll add them.

All Trails

Exclusive Offer: 30% off All Trails Pro with code happiest30 (Ends Dec 31)

Altitude Sports (Canada)

Boxing Week Deals: Save up to 50% on more than 11,000 styles

Amazon.ca (Canada)

Boxing Day Deals: Up to 40% off sports and outdoors gear.

Up to 38% off Anker power banks and charging cables

Amazon.com

Daily Deals: Up to 40% off sports and outdoors gear.

Athleta

Semi-Annual Sale: Up to 60% off

Athleta Canada

Semi-Annual Sale: Up to 60% off

Get an extra 20% off sale items (ends Dec 27)

Atmosphere (Canada)

Boxing Day Sale: Up to 50% off

Backcountry

’23 KickOff Sale: Up to 50% off select styles

Columbia USA

Up to 60% off select styles

Columbia Canada

Boxing Day Sale: Up to 25% off almost everything

Decathlon Canada

Winter Clearance: Up to 50% off select items

Decathlon USA

Up to 40% off winter gear

Eastern Mountain Sports

Holiday Sale: Up to 80% off

Eddie Bauer

Up to 50% off select styles

Eddie Bauer Canada

Boxing Day Deals: Up to 60% off

Enlightened Equipment

New Year New Gear: 15% of all stock gear

evo

Winter Sale: Up to 60% off

Helly Hansen Canada

Boxing Week Sale: Up to 50% off (ends Jan 1)

Icebreaker USA

Boxing Day Sale: 25% off sitewide

Icebreaker Canada

Boxing Day Sale: 25% off selected styles

Kammok

Last Chance Sale: Up to 35% off

KEEN

Year End Savings: Up to 40% off all outside styles

30% off + free standard shipping with code FRIEND30 (ends December 31)

KEEN Canada

Ready for 2023 Sale: 30% off outdoor styles

30% off + free standard shipping with code FRIEND30 (ends December 31)

Klymit

30% off Navigator collection

Lole Canada

Winter Sale: up to 50% off

Lululemon USA

End-of-Year Finds: Up to 50% off

Lululemon Canada

Boxing Day Sale: Up to 50% off

Mark’s (Canada)

Boxing Week Event (ends December 28)

Take an extra 25% off storewide
Save up to 70% on door crashers

MEC (Canada)

Boxing Week Sale: up to 55% off

29% off KEEN Revel IV Polar Waterproof winter hiking boots (Womens Mid, Women’s High, Mens Mid, Mens High)
15% off MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes (ends December 31)
20% off Nemo Tensor Alpine Sleeping Pad
20% off Nemo Dagger OSMO 2-person tent (ends December 27)
20% off MSR Whisperlite stove (ends Dec 31)
40% off MEC Trail Backpackers (18L, 24L, 30L)

Mountain Hardwear

Save 40% off selected equipment with code MHWSAVE40 (ends Jan 8)

HEY CANADIANS: Join the Canadian Hiking Gear Deals Facebook group for the latest sales and discounts on hiking gear in Canada

Mountain Warehouse Canada

Clearance Sale: Up to 50% off

prAna

End of Season Sale: 50-60% off + free shipping

REI

Deals Up to 50% off

Up to 40% Off prAna, Carve, Columbia, Dovetail & Saxx
$112.93 HOKA Clifton 8 Running Shoe, Reg $140
Up to 60% Off Merrell Moab 2
40% Off Altra Lone Peak 6
Up to 40% Off Salomon Sense Ride & Speed Cross
Up to 40% Off HOKA Speedgoat, Sky Kaha, Clifton & Challenger ATR
$112.93 HOKA Challenger ATR 6, Regular $140
$112.93 On Cloudflyer Road Running Shoe, Reg $160
Up to 40% Off Clearance AllBirds Footwear
Up to 25% Off Clearance Sorel Footwear
Cotopaxi: 25% Off All Cotopaxi (Excluding Del Dia) (ends Jan 1)
Fjallraven: 20% Off All Fjallraven (ends Dec 31)
Outdoor Research: 25% Off All Outdoor Research (Excluding Snow Outerwear) (ends Jan 2)

SAIL (Canada)

Boxing Day Event: Up to 50% off select items

SAXX Canada

Winter Sale: 25% off select styles

Sea to Summit

December Deals: Up to 50% off

Sierra Designs

Holiday Wrap Up Sale: Save up to 40%

Sport Chek (Canada)

Boxing Day Event: Up to 60% off

SPOT

$50 off all spot products

The Last Hunt (Canada)

Boxing Week Sale: 40-75% off everything (except Patagonia) – ends Jan 2

52% off women’s Cotopaxi Teca 1/4 snap fleece
40% off Altra Lone Peak Trail Running Shoes: mens, womens

What Gear is on Sale?

There are two main types of products offered at a discount for Black Friday and Boxing Day: stuff that is discontinued and stuff that’s on sale just for the holidays.

Discontinued Gear

Most of the hiking gear that is on sale is usually colors or styles that will be discontinued next year. Retailers want to clear this stuff out so they’ll have room for next year’s gear. In November and December you will usually find the dregs of last summer’s gear on deep discounts.

You might also find winter gear like jackets on sale. Typically winter gear goes on sale this early if the retailer bought too much and they aren’t selling that well. The main things you’ll find in this category are clothing and footwear since they change every year.

Seasonal Sales

The other type is just regular priced product that is selling just fine, but the retailer decides to mark-it down for a limited time to bring in extra sales. The retailer is making less profits on these products but they hope that you’ll buy more stuff and boost their overall sales.

Tents, backpacks, stoves, headlamps and other non-clothing gear is what you’ll find in this category. Since this kind of gear rarely goes on sale otherwise, Black Friday and Boxing Day are the best time to find deals on hiking and backpacking gear.

How to Make Sure You’re Getting a Good Deal

Just because it’s on sale, doesn’t mean it’s a good deal. Do your research before you buy. Make sure the gear you buy is the right size and works for your style of hiking or backpacking. Be sure to read reviews. Make sure you buy from companies with good return policies.

Some retailers will offer seemingly insane deals on gear from brands you’ve never heard of. Do your research. These are often knock-off brands that sell things super-cheap anyway. The best Black Friday deals are on brand name gear that doesn’t usually go on sale otherwise. Save your money for the deals that are actually good – not the ones that just LOOK good.

I hope you found this list of the best Black Friday deals for hikers helpful. (And I hope you snag some sweet gear!) Have you spotted any other good Black Friday deals on hiking and backpacking gear? Tell me in the comments and I’ll add them to the list.

HEY CANADIANS: Join the Canadian Hiking Gear Deals Facebook group for the latest sales and discounts on hiking gear in Canada