Amazon Prime Day US is one of the biggest shopping events of the year globally. Long-lasting and high-quality outdoor gear can set you back – and are worth investing in. So, Prime Day offers a great opportunity to snap up some outdoor gear deals or finally take the plunge on that specific item on your thru-hiking wish list, from insulated jackets to sleeping bags and tents, without breaking the bank.
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Today is the final day of Amazon’s Prime event so shop our picks now to bag yourself a bargain before the sale ends. These are the standout deals we’ve spotted, including any record-low prices on the products our gear testing team – the most experienced in Britain – have rated.
Alternatively, check out the deals we rate from Amazon Prime Day UK.
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The best deals on outdoor gear Amazon Prime Day 2025
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| Best smartwatch deal: Garmin fēnix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar (save 48% at Amazon) |
| Best tech deal: Ledlenser H8FC Core (save 40% at Amazon) |
| Best camping deal: Sierra Designs Meteor 2P tent (save 45% at Amazon) |
| Best thru-hiking deal: Jetboil MiniMo Stove system (save 40% at Amazon) |
| Best running deal: Garmin Forerunner 955 (save 30% at Amazon) |
| Best pack deal: Osprey Talon 22 (save 15% at Amazon) |
| Best hiking shoe deal: KEEN Zionic Low All Terrain Hiking Shoes (save 45% at Amazon) |
Garmin fēnix 7 Pro Sapphire Solar
Alex Roddie recommends
If you want mapping on your wrist this is an excellent choice.- battery life
- high level of customisation
- steep learning curve
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| Prime Deal Price: $499.99 (RRP: $899.99) – save 48% at Amazon |
The Garmin fenix 6 Pro Solar is the most full-featured watch tested in our guide to the best GPS watches for hiking, with superb build quality, comprehensive tools for mountain navigation, and colour mapping. The watch itself is fairly compact but chunky, and incredibly durable. Although it has a solar panel, this will only slow battery drain slightly, even in full sun. However, battery life is superb; I routinely got over 35 hours with GPS and heart rate. You can switch off features for even better battery life. If you want mapping on your wrist this is an excellent choice.
Read more: Alex Roddie’s full review
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Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition
Alex Roddie recommends
It does all the basics well, including offline sync with your phone and OS grid reference at the push of a button.- available in two sizes
- exceptional battery life
- rugged
- many features not relevant to hikers
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| Prime Deal Price: $349.99 (RRP: $499.99) – save 30% at Amazon |
The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged-looking watch with a silicone strap, a clear monochrome display that’s highly readable in all conditions, and solar charging. The interface is similar to other Garmins’. The circular cutout can show useful info such as elevation. Screens can be customised in-watch; this can take a while to set up, and can feel intimidating, but once configured is very powerful. Navigation features are comprehensive. It does all the basics well, including offline sync with your phone and OS grid reference at the push of a button.
Read more: Alex Roddie’s full review
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Garmin Forerunner 955
TGO Magazine verdict
A good option for runners looking for a lightweight wearable solution.- race training tips
- lightweight
- navigation
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| Prime Deal Price: $349.99 (RRP: $499.99) – save 30% at Amazon |
Built with a slim design and an always-on, full-color display that’s light on the wrist and easy to read even in direct sunlight, the Forerunner is available in sizes of 46mm and 41mm. Get up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode for a full picture of your health — from sleep to training. A morning report summarizes your sleep, HRV status and daily workout suggestion in one place as soon as you wake up and you can get ready for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance as well as free adaptive training plans from Garmin Coach for a 5K, 10K and half-marathon, or create your own custom workouts in the Garmin Connect smartphone app.
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Flextail Zero Pump
David Lintern Highly Recommends
The flextail Zero is tiny, weighs very little and saves a good deal of effort, especially with higher volume mats.- Size
- Weight
- Performance
- None
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| Prime Deal Price: $43.99 (RRP: $59.99) – save 27% at Amazon |
Where outdoor ‘gadgets’ are concerned, I favour simplicity and lean towards scepticism, but the Flextail Zero Pump has me second guessing my Luddism. Previous air pumps I’ve tried have been heavy, bulky, energy inefficient or just not that effective. The Zero is small, lightweight, powered by a rechargeable, removable (and replaceable) USB-c battery… and best of all, it works!
Read more: David Lintern’s full review
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Ledlenser HF8R CORE Headlamp
Chris Townsend recommends
A chunkier version of the HF6R, I’d like to see this otherwise excellent lamp shed some weight- Auto dimming & focusing
- Control wheel
- Battery life
- Waterproof
- Heavy
- Proprietary charging system
- Expensive
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| Prime Deal Price: $89.97 (RRP: $149.95) – save 40% at Amazon |
The Ledlenser HF8R Core is a chunky, heavy headlamp made from aluminium. It’s essentially a bigger more powerful version of the HF6R with one added feature called Adaptive Light Beam Technology. This means the light changes in brightness and focusing depending on where you’re looking, making it a hands free headlamp. It works well and I can’t really see any need to change to the separate light levels. These are more powerful than the ones on the HF6R but work in the same way and have the same control wheel for changing from spot to flood. The control wheel has no effective in Adaptive Light mode.
Read more: Chris Townsend’s full review
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Nitecore HC65 UHE Headlamp
Chris Townsend recommends
This lamp offers more power than most users are likely to need – but there are benefits- Powerful
- Battery life
- Waterproof
- Quite heavy
- Small button
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| Prime Deal Price: $71.96 (RRP: $89.95) – save 20% at Amazon |
If you want the brightest light and longest reach, the Nitecore HC65 UHE is the headlamp to choose. In the Turbo mode it has 2000 lumens and throws a beam 222 metres. Unsurprisingly the battery then only lasts 2 hours. In the primary modes the beam is a mix of flood and spot that works well. I didn’t miss having them separately. The HC65 UHE is one of the heavier headlamps tested and all the weight is at the front. A top strap for the headband is supplied and I fitted this after using the headlamp without it so that I didn’t have to have the headband uncomfortably tight to stop the lamp slipping down. With the top strap it feels secure and comfortable.
Read more: Chris Townsend’s full review
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Sierra Designs Meteor Lite Tent
Chris Townsend recommends
This is one of the roomiest two-season tents and the cost is quite low so it’s an excellent choice.- roomy porch
- good headroom
- inner-first pitching
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| Prime Deal Price: $249.97 (RRP: $499.95) – save 45% at Amazon |
The weight of the Meteor 3000 2P is fine for two people, especially given the space and the two doors. It can be pitched quickly with the dome being formed by a single hub pole with four arms then the ridge pole running over the top of it. The inner clips onto the poles. It can be pitched flysheet-first and then the inner clipped in place from inside if it’s raining – though this is a little awkward.
Read more: Chris’ full review
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Jetboil MiniMo Stove Cooking System
TGO Magazine verdict
Jetboil aare one of the finest stove system manufacturers and this system offers a lightweight solution for thru-hiking- adjustable heat
- packable
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| Prime Deal Price: $98.97 (RRP: $164.95) – save 40% at Amazon |
Jetboil build dependable stove systems for backpacking. This one boasts adjustable heat control from full boil to light simmer to create both simple and gourmet meals. Working with a push-button igniter, this personal cooking system has a one liter FluxRing cook cup with insulated metal handle; low wall design for optimal spoon angle, and offers reduced fuel consumption: MiniMo boils 16 ounces (2 cups) of water in two minutes and fifteen seconds using half the fuel of traditional systems. All this in a lightweight and packable system saving space and weight.
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LANSHAN Ultralight Tent
TGO Magazine verdict
This is a versatile lightweight option favoured by long-distance backpackers.- versatile
- lightweight
- needs poles to pitch
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| Prime Deal Price: $135.99 (RRP: $159.99) – save 15% at Amazon |
LANSHAN tent is an ultralight backpacking tent you can pitch with poles, built with no-see-um inner mesh for maximum ventilation and airflow, while the rainfly and floor ensure reliable protection. It’s easy to setup and take down in any conditions, connected the outer and inner tent with hooks, reinforced by wind rope and tent stakes. Weighing in at only 2.8 pounds, it packs small (15.7in x4.7in) so you can carry it easily on backpacking or camping trips. It can be set up as a tarp-tent without bathtub and mesh walls, and also be set up as an inner mesh tent without rainfly.
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KEEN Women’s Zionic Hiking Shoes
Chris Townsend recommends
Overall the Zionics are good lightweight boots that perform well, even if you’re not going fast.- lightweight
- eco-concious
- difficult to get on
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| Prime Deal Price: $79.94 (RRP: $144.95) – save 45% at Amazon |
Keen’s latest boot, the Zionic, is designed for moving fast and has a ‘more contoured, athletic fit’, which means it’s slimmer and lower volume than other Keen footwear. It’s also lighter weight, which I think is the key advantage for hillwalkers and backpackers whatever speed you go at. The fit is just wide enough for me though I couldn’t wear thick socks in the boots without removing the insoles.
Read more: Chris’ full review
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Osprey Talon 22L Hiking Backpack
Chris Townsend recommends
If the features work for you the Osprey Talon 22 is an excellent option.- easy access
- heavy
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| Prime Deal Price: $135.95 (RRP: $159.95) – save 15% at Amazon |
It’s comfortable to carry with well-padded shoulder straps, back and hipbelt. The mesh-covered back on the Osprey Talon 22 allows more air flow than some designs for keeping your back dry. The back is adjustable. The main compartment has good access via a long zip. The side and hipbelt pockets are roomy. There’s no front pocket, though, and I did miss this. There’s also a big, padded laptop sleeve next to the back. I guess if you want a pack for the hills and the city this might be useful. I’d rather have a front pocket. The laptop padding adds weight too. This pack is quite heavy for one this size. The pack carries fine. If the features work for you the Osprey Talon Earth 22 is an excellent option.
Read more: Chris’ full review
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Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Person Tent
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| Prime Deal Price: $103.27 (RRP: $135.00) – save 24% at Amazon |
The Cloud up 2 person tent is made of PU4000mm waterproof 20D nylon with silicone coating, and all corners and seams are taped. The 7001 aluminum alloy is tough and durable and Naturehike say it holds up firmly in heavy wind and rainstorm. Enjoy a good night’s sleep regardless of the weather. At 82.7″L x 49.2″W x 41.3″H, it is suitable for two people camping. There is plenty of interior room to sit up comfortably. The front door and vestibule design is ideal to store packs.
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Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Boot
TGO Magazine verdict
A sturdy boot from a trusted brand customers say is high-quality, comfortable, and well-fitting, with plenty of room in the toe box and a snug fit.- waterproof
- comfortable
- heavy
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| Prime Deal Price: $59.99 (RRP: $100.00) – save 40% at Amazon on men’s and women’s boots |
Columbia Men’s Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boot features lightweight, durable midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return as well as an advanced traction rubber sole for slip-free movement on rough ground. A multi-terrain traction system matches specially formulated compounds and treads to specific environments. A dual-zone winter tread pattern ensures solid footing on surfaces such as ice and snow.
Shop now at amazon.com – also available in women’s sizing
Yaktrax Adventure Grip Microspikes
TGO Magazine verdict
If you’re after secure grip on ice but conditions don’t warrant crampons, Yaktrax might have the answer for low-level hikes.- lightweight
- compatible with any boot
- not as secure as crampons
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| Prime Deal Price: $26.24 (RRP: $34.99) – save 25% at Amazon |
If you’re after secure grip on ice but conditions don’t warrant crampons, Yaktrax might have the answer for low-level hikes. When you move with Yaktrax, every step you take places hundreds of biting edges in direct contact with the ice beneath your feet. Yaktrax create a solid, secure grip by way of our patented SkidLock coil system, made of specially treated steel. Before heading out in winter conditions, always make sure you’re prepared by checking the mountain forecasts in your area.
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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
TGO Magazine verdict
An investment you can feel good about, the Lifestraw is a tried and tested backpacking accessory for the backcountry- lightweight
- protects against 99.999999% of bacteria
- needs maintenance and cleaning
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| Prime Deal Price: $9.95 (RRP: $17.49) – save 43% at Amazon |
This Lifestraw has a microfiltration membrane that removes 99.999999% of waterborne bacteria (Including E. Coli and Salmonella), and 99.999% of waterborne parasites (Including Giardia and Cryptosporidium). For this reason, many backpackers consider one essential for the survival kit. All claims have been verified with laboratories using testing protocols set by the US EPA, NSF and ASTM for water purifiers Long Lifetime. This system will provide 4,000 liters (1,000 Gallons) of clean and safe drinking water – plus for every LifeStraw product purchased, a schoolchild in need receives safe drinking water for an entire school year.
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When is Amazon Prime Day US 2025?
Amazon Prime Day will run for 96 hours this year between 8-11th July, showcasing hundreds of thousands of deals. Prime members can shop deals from 8 July and make the most of Prime Day savings with fast, free delivery
What to expect on Amazon Prime Day US
Amazon is expected to place a huge range of outdoor gear, tech and fitness wearables on sale. Some deals will last for 96 hours, while others will come and go. New for this year, Amazon introduces Today’s Big Deals, featuring daily themes curated exclusively for Prime members including limited-time ‘New Deal Drop’ deals launching at midnight every day throughout the shopping event.
To make the most out of Amazon Prime Day, keep an eye out for Lightning Deals. These are offers that crop up throughout the sale and can disappear quickly if enough buyers redeem them. You need to be quick, but there are great savings to be had on popular products.
Amazon also has a Sports and Outdoors section full of Prime Day deals that will be constantly updated.
