Men's Health September 29, 2026 0 Comments

Unlock the Hiking Season with These Secret Prime Day Gear Deals You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Ever catch yourself wondering if there’s a secret window of time when the best outdoor gear deals magically appear? Well, spoiler alert: Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days might just be that enchanted moment. Mark your calendars for October 6 and 7, because for 48 hours, prime hiking season meets prime savings. And here’s the kicker — deals like 30% off the tried-and-true Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody, $20 off those seriously comfy Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX hiking boots, and a cool $100 discount on the Garmin Fēnix 8 Pro are already warming up the trails. It’s like the universe conspiring to gear you up without burning a hole in your wallet. So, if your hiking pack, boots, or outdoor watch could use an upgrade (or a first-timer’s welcome), now’s the time to pounce. Ready to turn your next trek into a well-equipped adventure? Let’s dive in. LEARN MORE

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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event has been officially announced for fall.
The event will kick off Tuesday, October 6, and run through midnight on October 7.
Standout deals right now include 30% off the previous Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody, the Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX hiking boot marked down to $220, and the Garmin Fēnix 8 Pro slashed $100.

WE’RE ROUNDING INTO prime hiking season, and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days provides a good excuse to re-up on your hiking gear. Whether you need a new pair of hiking boots, an upgrade on your hiking pack, or you wanna try out a Garmin outdoor watch the October Prime Day October 6 and 7 will provide.

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But what’s better, I’ve already found some early deals on some seriously good hiking gear we’ve tested ourselves. Like 30% off Mountain Hardwear’s Stretchdown Hoody (the previous version), $20 off our top new hiking boots of 2026, and $100 savings on one of the top Garmin outdoor watches.

This is just the trailhead (see what I did there?), as the discounts will really start humming in the next two weeks. Stay tuned to this page as we’ll be updating it regularly with the best trail-tested savings we find.

HIKING APPAREL DEALS

Anytime you can save 40% on The North Face’s Thermoball Jacket, you should absolutely pull the trigger. It offers a great warmth-to-weight ratio at just over 17 ounces and is versatile enough as an outer layer in more temperate weather and a mid layer on colder days.

Of course, the Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody is another great option at a 30% discount. This is the previous version of the iconic jacket, as this fall the brand launched an overhauled baffling fill solution that creates less down migration (meaning fewer cold spots). But that doesn’t mean the older version is anything less revolutionary for a down jacket that has a perfect blend of stretch to never hinder your movement.

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HIKING FOOTWEAR DEALS

Whether you subscribe to hiking shoes, hiking boots, trail shoes, or all of the above, fall is a good time to reassess your footwear rotation. One of the top-tested boots for us this year is the Oboz Katabatic RT Mid GTX. It’s only a slight $20 discount, but you’re getting a blend of those three styles of hiking footwear, pretty technical materials (with a waterproof build), and a lightweight package at just 16.2 ounces. All that’s to say it took home an MH Outdoor Award this summer.

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HIKING EQUIPMENT DEALS

When it comes to hiking packs, Osprey is hard to beat. While the Talon 44-liter is our top pick for multiday trekking. It’s a great all-in-one bag for those not looking to purchase multiple hiking packs, and the slim profile means it’s not too overbearing for just a weekend trip even. Our best heavy-duty hydration pack is also 10% off, the Garmin Fēnix 8 Pro has a $100 discount (thanks to the 9 having just been released), and our budget headlamp is even more affordable at under $50.

The Prime Day savings are just ramping up, so stick to this page as we’ll be making sure to update it frequently with our top-tested hiking gear that’s discounted. Happy hiking.

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Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear, tech, running shoes, and more. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He holds a B.A. in Sport Management and is a Certified Beer Server, having previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.