It’s time to embrace the summertime savings! Browse our selection of the best outdoor deals, and upgrade your walking wardrobe, camping kit and holiday essentials on a budget.

By Rachel Howatson

Published: Monday, 08 July 2024 at 15:13 PM


With summer brings lighter evenings, warmer weather, and a flurry of reductions from your favourite outdoor clothing brands. Yes, the summer sales are here, with huge reductions on family camping gear, cycling kit, footwear, and outdoor clothing.

While the summer sales are a great chance to upgrade beach, hiking and camping essentials for the warmer seasons and school holiday adventures, they’re also handy for picking up reduced off-season winter kit ahead of skiing trips and winter walks. Find everything from walking shorts to down jackets on offer.

So whatever adventure you’re planning and packing for, this summer’s outdoor deals are well worth a browse.

See below for where to find the best outdoor deals, plus we share a selection of our favourite finds.

Where to shop for summer outdoor deals

For a list of our reviewed kit, discover the best walking shoes and the best walking boots.

Best outdoor deals for 2024

OEX Coyote III Backpacking Tent – £360 £129 (save 64%)

Buy from Go Outdoors, Blacks

Green backpacking tent

For a summer of backpacking adventures, you’ll want a compact and lightweight tent. Designed for one to three sleepers, the OEX Coyote III Backpacking Tent is well suited to both solo and group expeditions. A pre-attached groundsheet should make for an effortless pitching session, and the flysheet has a high waterproof rating of 5000mm.

If it’s a family tent you’re looking for, you can also find the Berghaus Air 400XL Nightfall Tent available with a 46% saving.

Regatta Kids Highton IV Waterproof Jacket – £75 £12 (save 84%)

Buy from Winfields

Kids' Regatta Jacket

Enjoy a huge 84% saving on Regatta’s Highton IV kids’ waterproof jacket. Designed to be both windproof and breathable, and featuring a stretchy fabric, this Regatta design is great for camping trips and school wear.

For waterproof footwear, check out our roundup of the best kids’ wellies.

Hi-Gear 12/240V Electric Cooler – £120 £49 (save 59%)

Buy from Ultimate Outdoors, Blacks

Hi-Gear 28L cooler

Up your camping, festival and picnic game with the help of an electric cooler. Hi-Gear’s 28L design can be run from your vehicle’s 12V socket or a 240V mains, and features a temperature control dial, click lock lid and integrated carry handle.

Sprayway Gore-Tex Jacket – £190 £99.99 (save 47%)

Buy from Winfields

Sprayway Jacket

A Gore-Tex waterproof jacket can often be a hefty investment, so we were pleased to find Sprayway’s Maxen design with a saving of almost 50%. Features include a fully adjustable hood, a two-layer Gore-Tex fabric and drawcord adjustable hem.

Read our review of the best waterproof jackets for more Gore-Tex designs.

Merrell Moab Speed GTX Shoes – £140 £98 (save 30%)

Buy from Cotswold Outdoor

Merrell Moab Speed Gore-Tex

For waterproof protection when fasting fast and light on trails, consider Merrell’s Moab Speed GTX Shoe. The popular walking shoe is a lightweight alternative to the more traditional, heavier walking boot, allowing you to hike at pace in warmer weather.

Patagonia Lightweight Fleece – £120 £84 (save 30%)

Buy from Cotswold Outdoor

Patterned fleece

You can always rely on Patagonia for a good-looking and durable fleece to take you from the hilltops to to pub. This lightweight men’s model is made with recycled polyester fleece and features a stand-up collar and spandex cuffs.

Discover more designs in our review of the best fleeces.

Garmin Fenix 6S Sapphire GPS Watch – £699.99 £524.99 (save 25%)

Buy from Cotswold Outdoor

Garmin Fenix 6S Sapphire Multisport GPS Watch

A decent trail running watch, or multisport GPS watch, can often set you back, so it’s always worth browsing the sales for a reduced model.

The rugged yet wearable Garmin Fenix 6S Sapphire is up for grabs with a 25% reduction. Features include a built-in navigation system; Wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a sunlight-readable display to help limit the pesky glare.

Osprey Daylite Plus Backpack – £70 £49 (save 30%)

Buy from Osprey

Red backpack

If you’re on the lookout for a backpack to suit commutes, low-level walks and weekend trips, Osprey’s Daylite Plus backpack, now with 30% off, is a solid option. As a best seller from the brand, you’ve got plenty of pockets for effortless stashing and a detachable hip belt and chest strap for a secure, comfortable fit.

Rab Cirrus Alpine Jacket – £180 £125 (save 30%)

Buy from Go Outdoors

Rab jacket

Get ahead of the game this year, and stock up on the winter walking essentials. Rab’s Cirrus Alpine Jacket is made with 100% recycled insulation, to mimic the feel and warmth of down. The lightweight, packable design features a snug fitting elasticated hood and water repellent lining.

You can find more puffer jackets in our tried and tested roundup of the best down jackets.

Scarpa Terra Gore-Tex walking boot – £195 £145 (save 25%)

Buy from Ultimate Outdoors

Scarpa Terra Gore-Tex walking boot

Scarpa is renowned for its durable and high-quality walking boot designs, but they often come with a hefty price tag. The brand’s timeless Terra Gore-Tex is now available with a 25% reduction.

A suitable choice for year-round hikes, the Gore-Tex membrane and leather uppers of the Terra offer support and waterproof protection so you can tackle the hills in comfort, whatever the weather.

For more of our kit guides, check out our review of the best daypacks.