Nothing says summer better than a bonfire at the beach. Photo: Biolite
Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and with it the official kick-off to summer. If you’re in need of some new gear for your summertime adventures now is the time to shop, with some of the best deals you will see all year on gear for camping, surfing, paddling, hiking, and more. We rounded up some of the best sales our favorite outdoor and surf brands are having this Memorial Day, so you can take advantage of the best deals out there. Be sure and snag them while they last. Happy shopping!
Durable, puffy blankets are quickly becoming a camp essential. Photo: Rumpl
REI
REI is the best—they have everything you could want in terms of outdoor gear, and then some. Their anniversary sale, which coincides with Memorial Day, begins today, May 19 and gear will be on sale for up to 30% off. Some gear on sale we’re particularly excited about is the Rumpl Nanoloft Blanket (25% off), REI’s Flash 55 Pack, and their HunkerDown 20 Double Sleeping Bag.
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The Wildcat sunglasses are great performance shades. Photo: Smith Optics
Smith Optics
Just in time for summer, Smith Optics is having a huge Memorial Day sale. Running from May 19 to May 29, Smith Optics will be offering up to 50% off on select gear. Top products include the Wildcat sunglasses featuring ChromaPop technology, Engage bike helmet, and the Embark sunglasses.
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ISLE’s Explorer is one of the best value inflatable paddleboards on the market. Buy an ISLE iSUP during the Memorial Day sale and gets a kid’s board for 50% off. Photo: ISLE
Isle SUP
If you’ve been dreaming of a summer spent paddling your local waterway, now is the time to buy. Isle SUP makes some of the best inflatable and hard boards in the game and during their Memorial Day sale you can snag select styles for up to 40% off. The Isle Explorer 2.0 is an awesome iSUP that couples performance and value, and was a top choice in our Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2023. Sale runs from May 26 to May 31.
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The Biolite FirePit+ is the ultimate portable fire pit. Photo: Biolite
Biolite
If you’re in need of stoves, lighting, or power, then look towards Biolite. If you plan on spending your summer camping or on the road, then the Biolite Headlamp 330, FirePit+, and the Charge 80 PD USB Power Bank are essentials you’ll want to have. Biolite is having a 25% off sale from May 19-29 especially for Memorial Day, and today only, you can get a free 330 HeadLamp with purchases over $200.
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ORU’s kayaks pack down small for easy storage when you’re through exploring your local waterway. Photo: ORU Kayak
ORU Kayak
If you prefer kayaking to standup paddling, ORU Kayak is a brand to put on your radar. Offering lightweight, packable, origami style folding kayaks, ORUs kayaks are a great option for those that like to travel or don’t want to deal with the hassle of storage and transport that comes with a traditional kayak. The Oru Kayak Inlet Kayak is perfect for flat water paddlers, while the ORU Kayak Beach LT Folding Kayak is great for, you guessed, it the beach. For Memorial Day, ORU is offering 20% off site wide with the code “MEMORIAL20.” The sale runs from May 18 to May 30.
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Solo Stove’s fire pits are perfect for weekend camping trips. Photo: Solo Stove
Solo Stove
Looking for a smoke free solution to campfire and bonfire nights? Solo Stove offers a wide range of smoke free fire pits, camp stoves, pizza ovens, and patio heaters. For Memorial Day, Solo Stove is offering up to 45% off site wide. Additionally, if you purchase a Fire Pit or any Fire Pit Bundle, Solo Stove will throw in a free Mesa, just use the code “FREEMESA.” Snag this deal anytime between May 19 and June 4.
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Sea to Summit makes the comfiest sleep systems for sleeping under the stars. Photo: Sea to Summit
Sea to Summit
Summer is the perfect time for sleeping under the stars (or in a tent), but you’ll want some cozy sleep gear to make it an enjoyable experience. Sea to Summit is offering a Memorial Day special on their sleep systems: buy two items get 10% off, buy three items get 15%, or buy four items and get 25% off. Standout items include the Spark Ultralight Sleeping Bag, the Ether Light XT Insulated Air Sleeping Mat, and the Aeros Premium Pillow.
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Backcountry
When it comes to outdoor gear, Backcountry has options in spades. For Memorial Day, Backcountry is giving buyers the chance to gear up on essentials with up to 40% off summer styles as well as 25% off kayaks, SUPs, and more. Items on sale that we’re particularly excited about are the Nemo Equipment Dagger OSMO Tent, the Sage Salt R8 Rod, and the Dakine ProComp Leash.
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