11 Gifts to buy this Black Friday for the thru-hiker in your life

Black Friday is HERE and it is one of the best opportunities for discounts on backpacking gear. I just finished my flip-flop thru-hike this last month (post summarizing those last few weeks are still to come) and here are some of my favorite items, and the Black Friday sales associated with them.

1. SOLE Shoe Inserts (25% off)

I wrote about these time and time again. I went on a few backpacking trips before the AT and my feet were KILLING me. I got these inserts and wore them the entire time on the trail and they helped so much!! I also wore them in my ultramarathon after I completed the AT. From November 21-28, the entire site is 25% off (Black Friday & Cyber Monday). Plus, use my link and you get $20 off your purchase!

2. Garmin inReach Mini2 (25% off)

A GPS is a must have on your list if you’re planning a long backpacking trip and this is one of, if not the highest rated one. Right now, Amazon is selling them for 25% off!!!

3. Garmin Instinct 2 Watch (33% off)

The Garmin Instinct watch tracks your steps, mileage, heart rate, you name it! Furthermore, it recharges using solar cells in the watch face, allowing it to live longer (extremely useful on a thru-hike), and it can pair with your InReach which is useful in case of an emergencies where you are separated from your InReach. Right now, Amazon is selling this watch for 33% off!

4. FlipFuel Transfer Tool (20% off)

I mention this item almost every time I write an article about gear I use on trail, because it truly has made that much of a difference! This allows you to take the fuel from the canisters left behind by other hikers and put it into your own! A money, time, and stress saver. You can get for 20% off with my code Rover20

5. MSR PocketRocket 2 Ultralight Camping and Backpacking Mini Stove Kit (25% off):

MSR is a great quality backpacking stove and this kit comes with everything you need for your backpacking kitchen: an aluminum pot, bowl, lid with straining ports, ultralight mini pot lifter, and stuff sack.

6. Darn Tough Socks (20% off)

Darn Tough socks are made of merino wool, great for regulating temperature (and helping slow down that funk). Plus, the companies exchange policy (you can exchange your socks for a brand new pair at ANY time at any of their associated stores, including most outdoor gear stores) is AMAZING. Right now on Amazon, you can buy a pair for 20% off.

7. Sea to Summit Spark Ultralight Down Sleeping Bag (30% off)

This ultralight sleeping bag. iswhat I switched to when nighttime temperatures dropped on the trail. If you plan on thru-hiking any of the long trails, you are going to need a warm sleeping bag for a time and I highly recommend this one. Amazon is currently selling both the men’s and women’s version of this bag for 30% off.

8. Osprey Backpacks ( up to 36% off!)

I think one of the greatest strengths of Osprey backpacks are their warrantys, which I personally saw upheld on the trail MULTIPLE times. On the trail, I used Osprey’s version of an ultralight backpack, the Osprey Eja (currently 25% off on Amazon), the mens version is the Osprey Exos (also 25% off on Amazon).

9. Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter (17% off)

Every thru-hiker needs a form of water filtration. Sawyer is one of. the most recognized water filtration brands in the market. Mine lasted me the ENTIRE 2,198.4 miles. Right now, Amazon is selling them for 17% off!!!

10. Katadyn BeFree Water Filter (13% off)

An alternative to the Sawyer Water filter is the Katadyn BeFree Water filter. I met many people on trail with these, however I heard that they were harder to clean and thus were disposed of more often. Still, people loved the because you do not have to sit and filter water at each water source. you just scoop, and drink it straight out of the water bottle, similar to a life straw. Amazon is currently selling them for 13% off.

11. Sunday Afternoon Sun Hats (30% off sitewide!)

I wore the Ultra Adventure hat and LOVED it. If you miss the Black Friday sale, then you can also use the code Dakota23! which is good for 20% off full cart, one-time use only.

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