Introducing the Outside Deals Finder, Your Go-To Tool for the Best Deals on Outdoor Gear

No, you’re not imagining it. The price of outdoor gear has been steadily creeping up, and your wallet has likely felt the impact. To help Outside readers get out there without blowing their budgets, we’re introducing the Outside Deals Finder.

Check Out the Deals Finder Here!

What Is the Outside Deals Finder?

The Outside Deals Finder is our hack for monitoring the best deals on outdoor gear across the Internet, all at once. We’ve figured out a way to aggregate deals on outdoor gear from retailers we love (like REI, Backcountry, evo, and Competitive Cyclist) into one searchable hub. That way, instead of spending hours scouring the web for sales, deals, and discounts, you can go straight to the Deals Finder and know that you’ve got the lowest prices, right at your fingertips.

How to Use the Outside Deals Finder

Head to the Deals Finder by clicking the “Deals” tab in the navigation menu. That’s it! From there, you can choose your own deal-finding adventure:

• Window Shopping: Not sure what you’re looking for yet? We recommend sorting by “Biggest Discount” to bring the most eye-popping deals to the top of your search. Here, you’ll likely find heavily discounted ski jackets, bibs, tents, and sleeping pads—traditionally expensive items that have been majorly marked down.
• Specific Searching: If you have a particular item, brand, or category in mind, you can search for it specifically. Try “Nemo sleeping pad,” “Garmin,” or “ski jackets,” for example, and see what the Deals Finder turns up.
• Sorting by Price: Like on other retail sites, you can change your search to sort by “Price: High to Low” or “Price: Low to High.” That way, you can easily find gear that fits your budget. Heads up: our data feed refreshes every few hours, so if you see a slight discrepancy between the Deals Finder and the retailer, that’s why.

Why Use the Deals Finder?

It’s simple, really—use the Deals Finder to save money and time, then put those extra hours and dollars toward your next outdoor adventure. Here’s why we know you’ll love it:

• Find the gear you know you’ll always need. Think consumables you’ll need to replace at some point—mountain bike tires, running shoes, fuel canisters, and more.
• Shop outdoor gear for kids. We know that buying outdoor gear for children can be a frustrating, expensive task—you’re lucky if their gear lasts a full season, whether your kid hits a surprise growth spurt or is just rough on their stuff. We see the Deals Finder as a key tool for parents who want their families to get outside, without spending hundreds of dollars on items with a short shelf life. Search “kids” or “child” and see where that takes you.
• Spot the big-ticket discounts—before they sell out. When there’s a deal on an expensive item (like a mountain bike), it’s likely to sell out fast. The Deals Finder is your shortcut to snagging the deal you want on a wish-list item before it’s gone for the season.
• Thoughtful curation from retailers we trust. We piloted this project with retailers we know Outside readers (and employees!) love and shop at frequently. We’ve done that for two reasons: First, to filter out the noise from every online sale ever and bring you the deals you actually want. Second, we vouch for these retailers—we know they have strong customer service, reasonable return policies, and knowledgeable experts on staff.

Ready to browse? Head to the Deals Finder, start your shopping carts, and get out there.