If you want a sturdy product but don’t want to spend a lot of money, instead of postponing a new gear purchase or settling for lower quality to fit your budget, we recommend exploring some discount outdoor gear websites.
These websites provide consumers with camping gear from top brands, even if the items are overstocked, out-of-season, or last year’s colorways. The products are offered at significantly reduced prices.
Even if it is in last year’s color, a Patagonia shirt remains a Patagonia shirt, and an MSR tent remains an MSR tent. You are still acquiring high-quality equipment, albeit at reduced prices.
Gear Trade
Gear Trade, which has been in operation for over 20 years, is comparable to eBay for outdoor gear. It acts as a platform for peer-to-peer transactions, allowing buyers and sellers to exchange both used and occasionally new gear at prices significantly lower than retail. The majority of product listings consist of renowned brands such as Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, and Osprey. Apart from the substantial discounts offered, the website boasts an extensive catalog that covers nearly every outdoor and adventure sports category. This encompassing range includes everything from hiking and camping equipment to skis and snowboards (including those from top ski brands) to essential fly-fishing gear, all on offer at astonishingly affordable rates.
REI Co-Op Used
In the United States, REI is a dominant force in the outdoor gear industry. They have recently expanded their extensive product range by introducing the REI Co-Op Used section on their website. The company ensures the quality of traded-in gear by personally inspecting each item, and only resells the best products. The inventory frequently changes, but the categories of used gear mirror those found on the main REI website, such as camping gear, skis, outdoor apparel, and more. Moreover, if you are looking to purchase oversized items like tents, bikes, or paddling gear, the flat-rate shipping fees can offer great value.
The North Face Renewed
The North Face Renewed is a place where The North Face sells its own used gear. What makes it different from other sites that sell used items is that The North Face checks and fixes each gear to make it as close to new as possible. The only downside is that they only sell products with The North Face brand. However, if you already like the brand, you can find great deals on high-quality outdoor gear that is almost new.
Steep & Cheap
Steep & Cheap, similar to its parent site Backcountry.com, provides flash sales featuring “new steals every 5 minutes.” It serves as an online warehouse that constantly offers brand-new merchandise at significant discounts. The majority of items come from well-known outdoor brands like The North Face, Arc’teryx, and Patagonia. The most exceptional bargains, often reaching discounts of up to 80%, are available for previous season’s gear or less popular colors and sizes. If obtaining a great deal is more important to you than having the latest outdoor gear, then this website is the ideal choice.
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is a platform that falls in between Craigslist and eBay. It offers some added safety compared to Craigslist since you can view the profiles of potential sellers. However, it doesn’t provide the strong buyer protections that eBay does. Nonetheless, if you’re open to exploring various options, you can find fantastic deals on essential outdoor and camping gear. To ensure that you secure the best bargains, it’s crucial to have a clear idea of what you want and to set up alerts for new listings. Many sellers are eager to quickly and inexpensively get rid of perfectly fine equipment on this platform, but patience and a little more effort are required compared to other sources mentioned.
CampSaver
If you’re considering purchasing new outdoor gear, begin by exploring CampSaver’s Daily Deals section on their fantastic discount site where you can find a vast variety of high-quality brand name products.
Patagonia Worn Wear
The prices of Patagonia products are widely known for being high (and deservedly so: their excellent quality and dedication to sustainability are impressive), but you can find excellent bargains at their Worn Wear shop. These are all items that have had a previous owner but are still in good condition. Patagonia accepts these items, repairs them if necessary, and then offers them for sale on Worn Wear (with the added reassurance of their Ironclad Guarantee).
Moosejaw
We are mentioning Moosejaw in this post not only because they always offer a great sales section, but also because of their new brand called “LITHIC”. Although we haven’t personally tried this gear line, we admire its goal of providing more affordable camping gear for enthusiasts, thereby promoting inclusivity in the outdoors.
Evo
Although evo is mainly focused on selling snow sports products, they frequently provide discounts on camping equipment. If you are interested in purchasing a tent or sleeping bag, it might be worthwhile to visit their store. Additionally, even if an item is priced at full retail, they guarantee the lowest price by offering a 5% discount if you discover a competitor website selling the same item for a lower final price.
MEC Clearance
MEC stores are likely well-known to our Canadian readers, however, not all individuals are acquainted with their online clearance section. MEC’s “Clearance Cabin” presents a chance to avail up to 60% discount on specific products such as tents, sleeping bags & pads, and camp kitchen items.
Outdoor Gear Exchange
If you are looking for great deals on various outdoor brands, Outdoor Gear Exchange is the place to go. They offer a wide range of discontinued and closeout gear, which you can find in their camping gear sale section.
Decathlon
Decathlon’s gear may not be genuinely discounted, but it is remarkably economical! In order to enhance accessibility, Decathlon efficiently manages its production and supply chain, thereby transferring cost savings to its customers. This is achieved without compromising their dedication to sustainability in production and manufacturing.
REI Outlet
You can also consider checking the REI Outlet for affordable camping gear, which frequently offers discounted prices for last season’s models or colors. Additionally, the items available at the outlet still benefit from REI’s excellent return and refund policy.
