Drew Zieff

2 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Drew Zieff

We've been conducting some indoor research on Outdoor Research's website, and the results of our study are in: the PNW-based outfitter is currently having a massive sale. Our hypothesis? If you love to save money and spend time outside, you don't want to miss this. Now, these discounts are as steep as OR's home range-the picturesque, quad-cramping Cascades-with 60 percent off on hundreds of pieces of gear.

3 weeks ago | outsideonline.com | Drew Zieff

Father's Day is just around the corner. To celebrate all of the rad dads out there, our gear team pulled together these Father's Day deals that make buying the perfect gift a breeze. Picks range from relatively affordable alpaca socks to pricier (albeit discounted) top-of-the-line smartwatches. In between, you'll find rooftop tents from Yakima, trekking poles from Leki, and discounts on Arc'teryx gear. While these deals are all quite different, they do have a few things in common.

1 month ago | backpacker.com | Drew Zieff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. If you've got summer backpacking trips on the horizon, you're in the right place. Memorial Day sales are currently popping up like alpine wildflowers after a summer rain, and we've sifted through thousands of deals to bring you 15 backpacking bargains that caught our eye. Below, you'll find deals on everything from tents to hiking boots, each one hand-picked by our gear team.

1 month ago | outsideonline.com | Drew Zieff

Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to shop for outdoor gear and score serious savings. In honor of the holiday weekend, retailers are throwing some of their biggest sales, with double-digit discounts on everything from hiking and camping gear to biking and running essentials. And you don't need to hold off until Memorial Day to get the best deals, or spend your entire three-day weekend scouring the web trying to spot legit ones.

1 month ago | outsideonline.com | Drew Zieff

Most of the big sales on gear fall around a holiday: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and for outdoor enthusiasts, REI's anniversary. Every May, REI hosts its biggest sale of the year with steep discounts (up to 50 percent off!) on top products from favorite brands. Here's why gearheads should get excited about one of the biggest sales of the year: An epic assortment of products: By our last count, there are almost 6,500 products on sale for this REI event.