The Best Black Friday Deals We Scoped Out at Wild Earth

Shopping season seems to get gnarlier every year. While we’re not keen on mindless consumerism at We Are Explorers, we also understand that everything is getting more expensive. Tim’s had a chat to our good mates at Wild Earth and sussed the best deals on quality gear.

I won’t beat around the bush too much: people love sales. I can see it in the page views on the site and what gets clicked on. As a B Corp we’re particularly focused on low impact, durable goods, and sustainability is one of the five core pillars of our unsponsored gear reviews.

But the reality is that gear that ticks all the boxes (even just the durability one) is expensive and life isn’t getting any cheaper. If we can direct you to great gear that helps you get outside more often, I reckon that’s a good thing.

Why Wild Earth?

Wild Earth has been our key affiliate partner for over five years now. There are a few reasons:

1. They’re a B Corp too, and donate to a range of environmental initiatives
2. They stock almost everything
3. They give us a fair cut of any sale that comes from WAE, at no extra cost to you

This relationship also means they can give us a heads up on upcoming sales, info I can pass on to you. So without further ado…

Best Black Friday Deals at Wild Earth

Up to 20% off Oakley

I’ve had a few chances to test out Oakleys at We Are Explorers and I’ve gotta say: there’s a reason people invest. Not just for the lens quality and comfort, but the ability to withstand scratches when you walk into a low hanging branch with them perched on top of your head (for example).

Wild Earth has the classic Sutros on sale as well as a range of surprisingly affordable goggles and snow helmets.

Up to 20-50% off Sea to Summit

Wahey this is big. Sure, Sea to Summit make a whole range of small, well-designed accessories that you see in every outdoor shop (the Frontier 3 Piece UL collapsible pot was a favourite this year) but it also has a range of much-loved big ticket items.

The Sea to Summit Spark -9 is a favourite that crew member Julia used last year, along with their highly-regarded Ether Light XR sleeping mats and their Telos TR2 tents. If you ever needed to drop money on complete sleep system, now would be the time.

Read more: Julia Explains How To Choose A Sleeping Bag

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20% off Rab

Haven’t heard of Rab? I wouldn’t blame ya, they kind of fly under the radar here in Australia, but over in the UK they are BIG with top tier outerwear and insulation offerings across their range.

Check out gear like this tough-as-nails PrimaLoft Silver RISE insulated puffer, the Nebitron Pro, which can safely get drenched and abused, or these unisex down hut booties for the recovery afterwards.

Up to 20 – 40% off Mont (from 24th November)

If you subscribe to Unpacked then you’d already know that Mont Adventure Equipment is doing 30% off their famously-versatile Dragonfly tent, as well as up to 40%(!) off their heavy-duty Austral (men’s) and Siena (women’s) rain jackets.

All versions of their Mont Moondance are 20% off on Wild Earth – the two person, winter-ready version of this tent that I linked is one of the best tents we’ve ever reviewed.

Mont’s Dragonfly when Tim reviewed it

Up to 30% off CamelBak

You’ve gotta hand it to CamelBak. turning your brand into a byword for any bladder or reservoir is not small feat.

They also make a great range of packs to carry them, bottles, and accessories to keep it all clean. You could replace your mouldy reservoir with a fresh CamelBak Crux (and start storing it in the freezer so it lasts!) grab a cleaning kit while you’re at it, or level up to an Apex Pro running vest for trail runs and fast hikes.

Up to 20% off Black Diamond

Climbing gear ain’t cheap and the good stuff like Black Diamond makes a difference. Unfortunately when you need to buy 10x quick draws the price quickly stacks. Luckily, so do the savings.

Black Diamond Hotforge Screwgate carabiners are on sale, as well as this ATC belay device, these trekking poles, and their famously-good Storm Headlamps.

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