From Men's Health · Ryan Brower · · 1m 50s
Prime Day hiking deals are here this October
Amazon's October 6-7 sale brings major discounts on tested gear for boots, packs, and outdoor watches.
In brief
Amazon's October 6-7 sale brings major discounts on tested gear for boots, packs, and outdoor watches. October 6-7 Prime Big Deal Days offers early discounts on quality hiking gear, with standout deals on Mountain Hardwear jackets, Oboz boots, and Garmin watches. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Prime Big Deal Days kicks off October 6
Amazon's fall sale runs October 6 through midnight October 7. It's the perfect time to stock up on hiking gear before the season peaks.
Early deals already live on top gear
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody is 30% off, Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX boots drop to $220, and Garmin Fēnix 8 saves $200.
The North Face ThermoBall saves 40%
This insulated jacket offers excellent warmth-to-weight at just over 17 ounces and works as an outer layer in mild weather or mid-layer when it's cold.
“Anytime you can save 40% on The North Face's Thermoball Jacket, you should absolutely pull the trigger.”
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown is revolutionary
This previous version of the iconic down jacket blends stretch fabric with premium fill, preventing cold spots while maintaining full mobility.
“This is the previous version of the iconic jacket, as this fall the brand launched an overhauled baffling fill solution that creates less down migration.”
Oboz Katabatic wins outdoor award
The Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX hiking boot earned an MH Outdoor Award this summer. It weighs just 16.2 ounces and features waterproof, technical materials.
“One of the top-tested boots for us this year is the Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX.”
Osprey Kestrel 38L backpack on sale
The 38-liter Osprey Kestrel is discounted and perfect for weekend treks. The 45-liter is the recommended size for one-pack hikers.
“When it comes to hiking packs, the Osprey Kestrel is hard to beat.”
Garmin Fēnix 8 drops $200
The Garmin Fēnix 8 outdoor watch is marked down $200 now that the newer model 9 has released. It's a top-tested hiking companion.
Budget headlamp under $50
The Black Diamond Spot 400 headlamp is 20% off, bringing it under $50. It's the best budget option for trail lighting.
More deals coming in next two weeks
These early discounts are just the start. The page will be updated regularly with additional tested gear savings as Prime Big Deal Days approaches.
“This is just the trailhead, as the discounts will really start humming in the next two weeks.”
The takeaway
October 6-7 Prime Big Deal Days offers early discounts on quality hiking gear, with standout deals on Mountain Hardwear jackets, Oboz boots, and Garmin watches.
