There are so many things we love this time of year, and one of them is pulling out our favorite late fall/winter adventure gear! From cozy puffy jackets to compact blankets to use at the fire, we’ve put so many pieces to the test.
The holidays are also a great time to score some awesome deals and make gear a bit more affordable (trust me, we’re not under any illusion that quality outdoor gear is cheap…).
So if you’re in the market for some new items, or looking for gift ideas for your fellow adventurer, we wanted to share some deals on our favorites!
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Deals
A few ways to save money on outdoor gear purchases this season:
✨ REI is having its annual Winter Sale that runs from November 15 – November 25!
- Save up to 30%
- Co-op Members save 20% off one REI Outlet item with coupon code WINTER24
- Co-op Members also save 20% off one Re/Supply item with code USED20
- Want to become a member? It’s only $30 to join, and right now, you can get a $30 bonus card when signing up!
✨ Outdoor Research is having a Winter Sale from November 15 – November 26!
- $50 off outerwear sale with code HOLIDAYDEALS
- Extra 25% off sale with code BLACKFRIDAY
✨ Amazon is running awesome Black Friday Deals this month as well!
✨ SKIDA – Use our special code until November 22nd to get 15% off your order! WILDANDOUTDOORS15
Gear
Kahtoola MICROspikes
We’ve used Kahtoola MICROspikes for years on our winter hikes. They dig in so well and provide great traction for snowy and icy trails.
Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Travel Blanket
Packing up to the size of your typical Nalgene, these travel blankets are super warm for their size. For campfires or airplanes, we love our NanoLoft Blankets.
Black Diamond Storm 500 Rechargeable Headlamp
Once we switched to rechargeable headlamps, we never went back! This model is so bright and works awesome for hiking, trail running, and cooking dinner in the dark.
MSR Windburner Stove System
This is the one and only stove we use for backpacking and making hot meals/drinks in the winter. It’s meant to combat the wind and works awesome in all conditions!
Kahtoola LEVAGaiter Mid GTX
These mini gaiters are great for shoulder seasons or trails with some snow. They’re awesome at blocking some wind from your feet and keeping snow out of your shoes.
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra Smart Watch
We both have the same watch and LOVE them for hikes, bikes, runs, paddles, and more. They even have a “frisbee” sport mode, which, if you know us at all, you know we love playing on an ultimate frisbee league every summer!
BigBlue 3 USB Ports 28W Solar Panel
We brought this along for our trek in Nepal (as well as a battery pack) and it worked great for keeping all of our devices (phones and camera) charged!
Clothing
Classic Smartwool Merino Wool 1/4 Zip Base Layer
We both wear these Smartwool baselayers on every fall and winter hike. They’re moisture-wicking and so warm!
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Alpine Hooded Jacket
These are the warmest jackets we’ve ever owned. We bought them for our trip to Nepal but learned just how handy they are on winter hikes in our home state (the White Mountains of New Hampshire). On days where the temps dropped to below zero, we could throw these on as soon as we took a break to stay toasty warm.
Black Diamond Mercury Mittens
Our favorite winter hiking mittens that we’ve worn in below-zero temps.
Oboz Katabatic Winds Trail Runners
We fell absolutely in love with Oboz trail runners. We used to be Salomon die-hards, but these wider toe boxes and extra padding made a HUGE difference on our long day hikes.
REI Trailsmith Jogger Pants
These pants are comfy year-round and are as rugged as you’ll find! I love them for hanging out at camp, doing small hikes, doing projects, and paddling.
Questions?
As always, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you might have! You can find more of our favorite winter hiking items at our Amazon Storefront or in our Rockporch lockers.
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