Retailers often hold big camping gear sales during the year but Black Friday is the big one. Not only is it the biggest retail event of the year, but coupled with end of season lines, Black Friday camping deals can be unbelievably good.
This is your complete guide to Black Friday 2024 camping deals. We'll be putting the best deals we find in this guide, along with useful information on how to make the most of this crazy sale period.
Pre-Black Friday camping deals
33% off
There's a reason you see Stanley flasks, mugs, and jars all over the place: because they're excellent. This 700ml food jar is useful for any circumstance, and features a wide mouth for easy access and cleaning.
30% off
This is a cooler for those who want to invest in a proper one. It features extra touches such as an antibacterial treatment, leakproof lid, and bottle opener.
50% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
Outwell does proper camping chairs - ones that last and are truly comfortable. This model features padded armrests, a 125kg weight limit, and a removable carry strap.
40% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
Weighing just 2.2kg, this is a quality option for those who like to have some basic luxuries at the campsite but without going overboard.
Save £60
outdoorgear.co.uk
The Outwell Tryfan Chair offers the ideal balance between weight and comfort. Despite its sub-2kg weight and compact dimensions, the high back removable pillow, and slight padding make it surprisingly luxurious.
34% off
The Vango Star 85 provides a soft light with two settings. It runs off AA batteries and has a useful rotating hook to it can hang from something as well as sit on a surface.
Save £40
outdoorgear.co.uk
When backpacking or wild camping, a supply of clean water can be a challenge. The Platypus Gravityworks 2L Complete Water Filter Kit solves that problem at a stroke.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday 2024 begins on 29 November 2024 and finishes on 2 December 2024.
However, in previous years retailers have begun Black Friday sales earlier and earlier so that many now run throughout most of November. This means there is ample opportunity to get in on deals early.
How to find the best Black Friday deals
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the best Black Friday deals on camping equipment throughout the sale period.
We've got our top gear testers scouring retailers we trust, and we even use plugins to check the original price of the gear, so we're 100% sure the deals we share are the very best.
Many outdoor gear retailers have Black Friday sales. Some of the big players in this space are Amazon, Cotswold Outdoor, Decathlon, and Alpinetrek.
What are the expected Black Friday 2024 deals?
The camping category is a huge focus for many retailers when it comes to Black Friday deals. Whatever type of camping item you're after, and you'll see many of your favourite camping brands such as Vango, Outwell, and Coleman included.
Looking for more? We've also got deal roundups for:
More top tips for coping with Black Friday:
Sign up for newsletters and updates
They might clog up your inbox for the rest of the year, but you’ll find that newsletters will bring you discounts and alerts about bargains before anything else.
You can also sign up to the LFTO Newsletter, where we'll keep you to date with our 'best of' articles and Black Friday deals.
Stick to your budget
You might be tempted into all and every deal that you see on Black Friday, but set a budget and stick to it. Experts also say that you should use a credit card (it’s the safest way to pay, as the bank will end up footing the bill if there is any kind of mishap).
Stick around afterwards...
Previously, waiting until Black Friday was one of the best strategies for saving money on big-ticket items, but recent years have taught us that many of the biggest online sales will come under the 'Cyber Monday' banner, which can last until the end of November. So, always keep your eyes peeled, the bargain hunt isn't quite over yet.
Who's writing?
Chris Williams is a writer for Live For The Outdoors. He has been testing gear for us since 2021. Chris is from New Zealand and has journalistic, outdoor industry, and basically his lifetime's worth of hiking experience to bring to his gear reviews.