There is no shortage of opinions or articles on which gear to buy. I’m guilty of it too because I am a gear fanatic! I can go on for days and days about what pieces gear I have in my arsenal. I can tell you how many ounces each piece weighs and how much I paid for it. As well as what it should have cost me but didn’t. In contrast I have seen very few articles on how to save money to get that same gear.
Why pay less, when you can pay more? My family swears that must be our motto sometimes. Not because we are wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. But because we always seem to show up the day after a sale ends. Everyone I know is looking for a deal on gear. Myself included. Who doesn’t like a get deal on a new or used tent or backpack? The one they’ve been putting off buying because of the hefty price tag. Anytime I am looking to score a deal on ear these are my go to websites in no particular order.
REI Outlet
- 20%-60% off all items
Moosejaw Outlet
- 30%-80% off all items
Backcountry Gear
- 20%-70% off all items
EMS Clearance
- Up to 40% off all items
Campmor Deals
- 20%-75% off all items
Campsaver Outlet
- Up to 60% off all items
I know I said only 5 site for deals but they were buy 5 get one free. There are a TON of sites to help you save money on gear. With the access to information the internet there is no reason anyone should be paying full price for anything. Big stores are always heavily competing for our business. Their competition with each other gives us consumer the advantage. Big sales are now happening year round instead of just the holidays. These places might not have the exact item or color you want but they will give you a deal on price. Close out sales and last years models work just as great as the current years. Just ask the people who paid full price a year ago how they like them. Or better yet read the reviews and see if it’s worth the money or not before you buy.
I recommend you sign up for email coupon lists on all the gear websites you can find. I also absolutely recommend starting a new free email account for subscriptions if only to help reduce your inbox clutter. Before you know it your inbox will be full of 20% off coupons, especially during the holidays. REI and EMS are notorious for 20%+ off any item sales.
I am patiently waiting for a coupon for 20% off a major purchase for me. Last year the manufacturer put out a 20% off coupon for cyber Monday. I found that out on Twitter in 2 minutes. By waiting it out I will save $70! I got $100 off my Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 by simply timing my purchase right. Impulse buys are detrimental to saving money on gear. When it comes to buying gear I refuse to pay full price and you should too.
Let’s help each other save some money! What are your go to websites for saving money on gear? Leave your comments below!
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