Post-Holiday Discounts on Outdoor Gear for 2008

Bargains for Camping, Hiking, Climbing, Hunting, and More

Dec 26, 2008

Shoppers can take advantage of discounts and bagains offered by retailers after Christmas.

Retailers are offering post-holiday bargains for shoppers looking for deals on outdoor equipment, especially name-brand items. For those interested in purchasing gear, clothing, and equipment at discounted prices, now is the time to get out and find a great deal.

Savings at Recreation Equipment Inc.

REI is having a holiday clearance sale. Items can be purchased for up top fifty percent off retail price. These include mens and women’s clothing, children’s clothing, camping and hiking equipment, footwear, jackets, snow sports equipment, cycling gear, paddling gear, fleece clothing, and more. The retailer is also offering discounts on North Face brand merchandise.

Discounts at Eastern Mountain Sports

Also known as EMS, this outdoor equipment company is advertising a post-holiday sale. They are offering forty-fifty percent discounts on their products. Items that are forty percent off include camping gear, snowboarding boots, backpacks, GPS devices, sunglasses, binoculars, and even calendars. Both men’s and women’s items are listed fifty percent off retail price. These are:

Bagains at Sierra Trading Post

Already known for discounted gear, Sierra Trading Post continues to advertise its “Biggest Barn Burner Sale Ever,” with products listed between fifteen to forty percent off regular prices. Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, Lowe Alpine, and Ralph Lauren are some of the advertised discounted brands, as well as Gramicci, Sportif USA, Cloudveil, and others. Gear on discount include:

Mountain Gear’s web site is advertising a fifty percent off sale. A variety of items are on sale, such as clothing layers, outerwear, footwear, underwear, and climbing gear. For instance, one can buy an ice climbing screw by Black Diamond for $56.95, or a Wild Country Rock used for climbing protection, for $5.97. Some brand names that are being featured on the web site include:

Winter Sale at Cabela’s

Cablela’s is offering Mid-Winter Sale, where shoppers can save up to seventy percent off on clothing and equipment. Clothing, camping, and footwear are some of the items on sale. There are discounts on equipment for hunting, such as archery and shooting gear, optics, and hunting clothing. Also, there are savings on fishing equipment and items for boating.

More Information on Gear Discounts

For more information on post-holiday sales and discounts, check with the web sites of the retailers for details. Also, local outdoor gear shops may have sales as well, and can be places to find a deal.

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