The Best Black Friday Deals on Explore’s Outdoor Adventure Gear
Holiday shopping, especially during Black Friday, can be so overwhelming. Stressed-out shoppers shoving and pushing each other for discounts, or the tense frenzy of malls, worsened by the sight of empty shelves can all be avoided with the comfort of clicking “add to cart.” Stay cool, calm and collected this Black Friday with Explore Magazine’s Gear Shop and enjoy up to 80 per cent discounts across the store. We deliver with UPS and ship orders between three and four business days too, so no frets over late and missing packages this holiday season!
Here are our recommendations for which bestsellers to snatch before they sell out:
1. LED Safety Beacon
With multiple flash settings, shock and water-resistant durability and long battery life, this compact LED Safety Beacon is the solution for staying safe and visible in all weather conditions and emergencies. It requires only three AAA batteries (not included with the light) and weighs less than 150 grams. It even has a small hook that you can attach to your packs or inside your tents for quick and easy access as well as a powerful magnet for affixing it to vehicles.
Price: $19.95, now $7.98
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
2. Explore™ Nalgene Water Bottle
In addition to helping you stay hydrated, there’s so much more that a Nalgene Water Bottle can do. You can use it as a waterproof container for your keys and sunglasses out on the water or fill it up with hot water for a heating pack in your sleeping bags. This BPA, BPS- and phthalate-free bottle is also crafted from recycled resin and is easy to clean and dishwasher-safe! Show off your Ruby Red, Slate Blue or Smoke Gray EXPLORE™ Nalgene Water Bottle and support an independent, outdoorsy magazine at the same time.
Price: $22.95, now $9.18
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
3. Perfect Paddling 20L Dry Bag
Dive in the water or try tricks on your Stand Up Paddleboard with no worries about your gear getting wet! This guaranteed-waterproof 20-litre dry bag can protect your clothes, wallet, computer and whatever else needs shelter from rain, snow and splashes with only a roll and a snap close. It comes with a crossbody or shoulder strap and has rust-free fixtures and reinforced seams for added durability. Adventure, no matter the weather!
Price: $21.95, now $8.78
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
4. 26M 550 Paracord
A paracord can be the line between life or death, or boredom, in the outdoors. Whether you need to build shelter, an improvised fishing line or just need a game to entertain you in the backcountry, this 26-metres, 550 paracord is the strong and reliable friend we all need on our adventures.
Price: $12.95, now $5.18
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
5. Pro-Adventurer Compression Sack
Pushing, shoving and squeezing your clothes, tent, sleeping bag and all of your gear into a backpack is the least pleasant part of camping. This Pro-Adventurer Compression Sack can help you organize your belongings and maximize space in your baggage whether you’re preparing for a weekend getaway or a backcountry expedition. With 10 litres of space, it’s large enough to house your sleeping bag or a three-person backpacking tent (without poles) with little to no effort. Just cinch its drawstrings and pull its straps, and now you can enjoy your compressed sack!
Price: $21.95, now $8.78
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
6. BlistWool
Are you tired of red, painful blisters—and are you even more tired of using plastic, disposable bandages? BlistWool might be the answer to your prayers! Inspired by the use of wool for trekking in places like New Zealand, these natural, anti-bacterial and friction-reducing moisture absorbers are made of 100 per cent Canadian wool and are an environmentally-friendly option to keep bagging peaks without those blisters.
Price: $12.95, now $5.18
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
7. Campfire Roasting Sticks Family Pack
Scavenging for the right twig while everyone else has already started roasting their marshmallows is far from satisfying. With this pack of eight roasting sticks, you can make multiple s’mores and memories around the campfire all at the same time.
Price: $32.95, now $13.18
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
8. Mountain Mug
Forget grabbing multiple water bottles and mugs for your hot and cold beverages—who likes a crowded car mug holder? With this stainless steel, matte black, 800ML Mountain Mug, you can enjoy your drink at its right, perfect temperature. The tapered bottom and handle-free design make it perfect for any vehicle cup holder too. If you’re worried about spills as you turn, brake or off-road, stop right there! The Mountain Mug’s 10-centimetre-wide opening is sealed shut with a silicone ring and leak-proof lid—the small opening on the top of the lid to drink out of, however, does not close.
Price: $22.95, now $9.18
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
9. On The Trail Belt Bag
Once ridiculed as “dad core,” sling bags, crossbody bags and fanny packs have made a comeback. Be hip with this hip pack and easily access your essentials in Explore’s On the Trail Belt Bag. Wear it cinched around your waist, straight across the hip or as a crossbody messenger bag using its adjustable waistband and stroll, bike or jog across town without slowing down!
Price: $25.95, now $7.79
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
10. Let’s Go Camping Tote Bag
Whether you’re grocery shopping ahead of a camping trip or heading down to the beach for a quick dip, a tote bag is the perfect way to store your essentials stylishly and practically. Grab some bright fabric markers and spend a day on grass colouring in the patterns on this thick cotton bag to show off your “Let’s go camping!” spirit as you meander across town.
Price: $17.95, now $5.39
Buy it here: shop.explore-mag.com
