Black Friday deals on outdoor gear are definitely worth the money

Forget Black Friday: this year, retailers are actually doing Black November. That's honestly fine, because now we have a little more time to separate the deals that were actually stolen from the fake sales from companies that may no longer exist by the time we get to December. As always, Outdoor Life's equipment team has found the most exciting deals on everything from expensive solar generators to cottage equipment companies.

Cottage Gear Companies

I'm happy with the great offers that are now available from the cottage backpacking brands. If you really want the good stuff, the gear that you might use for the rest of your outdoor career, you can find it here. Unlike other so-called deals, they are almost never on sale, so don't sleep on this one.

Feathered friends is closing some of their down jackets, including the Eos.

Katabatic is 15% off storewide

• Not only does Katabatic make one of the best backpacking quilts, I'm currently testing one of their down jackets and I'm beyond impressed with its durability and warmth.

Illuminated equipment is 20% off storewide

Six moon designs is 25% off storewide

• If you're struggling with the fit of your backpack, then you absolutely need to get the SMD Swiftwhich has great adjustment points that better suit a wider variety of body types.

Gossamer Gear is 30% off storewide

• I'm sad that GG's latest and greatest – The Whisper – isn't part of this sale, but that doesn't matter: The One and The Two are some of the best values ​​in trekking pole tents around.

Slingfin is 20% off storewide

Other brands we love

MSR has up to 25% discount on heaters and water treatment

Black Diamond has offers between 20% and 60% discount

• If you haven't picked up a few spikes yet, BDs Distance peak are my top choice for all kinds of circumstances.

Therm-a-Rest is up to 25% on sleeping pads (except NXT) and pillows, also big discounts on sleeping bags

Platypus has gear on sale for up to 30% off

• If you are traveling with a group, or are just very thirsty, the Gravity works can purify up to 4 liters of water without you having to do anything. Perfect for backpacking with kids.

REI has theirs too annual winter sale is now also continuing, for even more savings.

Smokeless fire pits

Talk to gear editor Scott Einsmann and you'll quickly discover what's a big fan Solo stove he is. While I'm not terribly impressed with their sale so far ($50 off? That's it?), here are some great deals on similar products.

BioLite FirePit+ is more than 30% discount

Vargo MegaHex is more than 30% discount

Breeo X19 Firemaster Bundle is 15% discount

Breeo Live-Fire pizza oven is 15% discount

Solar generators and power stations

I'll be honest: It would be easier to tell you which brands don't have deals than which do. Since you have the pick of the litter, I recommend these top picks based on our test of the best solar generators and the best portable power stations.

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