Black Friday outdoors: hiking, skiing, trail

The Black Friday from Trek Expert, a guide

During the event, the discounted items are grouped by outdoor activity. Each activity page leads to more specific categories, where you can find the usual filters: size, gender, brand. The best approach is to know what you're looking for before opening the first page.

Eight activities, eight gateways

• Winter clothing: down jackets, parkas, fleece, waterproof jackets, hats, and gloves to face the cold.
• Winter sports: ski jackets and pants, suits, goggles, helmets, gloves, and snow shoes.
• Hiking: jackets, trousers, technical t-shirts, shoes, backpacks, and walking accessories.
• Shoes: all outdoor pairs on promotion on one page, with a selection by brand.
• Trail running: shoes, tops, windbreakers, and accessories for running on trails.
• Climbing: climbing shoes, climbing trousers, mountain jackets, helmets, and chalk.
• Fishing: rods, tackle, bait, clothing, equipment, and camping gear.
• Watersports: swimsuits, jammers, swim shorts, goggles, surf, and paddle suits.

Check your gear before ordering

Review your last season. Is the membrane of your shoes leaking? Has your down jacket lost its loft? Is your ski mask scratching in the first sun? These small signs say more than any showcase about what needs replacing.

Then think in systems rather than isolated items. In the mountains, a breathable top, a warm layer, and a jacket that blocks wind and rain are the essentials for any activity. For shoes and climbing shoes, keep the exact size of your current pair handy and compare it to the size guide of each brand.

Five brands you'll find in almost all activities

adidas extends well beyond the stadium with its Terrex line: Free Hiker hiking shoes, Agravic trail shoes, jackets, and technical tops. Helly Hansen, started in Norway by a marine captain, outfits both skiers and hikers with its Lifaloft insulated jackets and LIFA base layers.

Regatta, a family business based in Manchester, focuses on waterproof jackets, fleeces, and walking trousers designed for British rain. La Sportiva, located in the heart of the Dolomites, ranges from climbing shoes to mountain footwear. Finally, CMP, a brand of the Italian family group Fratelli Campagnolo, covers hiking, skiing, and outdoor life with softshells, fleeces, and walking shoes.

After the event, the hunt for good deals continues

The holidays come just after Black Friday, followed by winter sales. In the meantime, clearance items are available all year round: the hiking clearance, the winter sports clearance, the trail clearance, and the fishing clearance include some of them. To see what just entered the catalog, check the new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a cheap down jacket during Black Friday?

The down jackets, parkas, and fleeces on promotion are gathered in the winter clothing. For use in the city, a hooded down jacket is often enough; for the mountains, consider weight and compressibility.

How to equip for skiing on a budget?

Start with what protects: jacket, pants, gloves, and mask. All these categories have their page in the selection of winter sports. A jacket and pants from the same brand often match better regarding the snow skirt and closures.

Where to find cheap hiking shoes?

The shoes page gathers all the outdoor pairs on promotion and offers an entry by brand. If you want to see the shoes with the rest of your hiking outfit, also check the hiking page.

Where to buy promotional fishing equipment?

The selection for fishing is divided into categories: rods, tackles, bait, equipment, clothing, and camping gear. Make a list of what you are missing from your box before starting, the small items add up quickly.

Should I take my usual shoe size for climbing shoes?

Rarely. A climbing shoe is worn tighter than a casual shoe, and the difference depends on the model and the material of the upper. Read the size guide on each product page before choosing in the climbing selection.