Elevate your campsite this summer. Photo: Backcountry
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A massive summer sale gives you a two-fold chance to gear up for adventures ahead. There are still long days left to pull off the summer trip you once had in mind. Yet, winter planning has begun, where the right deal can inspire snowier outings.
Backcountry has you covered across seasons with deals in every sport category. Now through August 22, its Summer Semi-Annual Sale takes up to 50 percent off a wide selection of products, including bikes, components, and apparel. We picked a few standout deals here that can improve any summer camping experience, from proven brands we trust or have tested ourselves. Inventories are often limited, so if you see something you like, take action.
Join the Summit Club+ to save even more. For $49 per year, members earn 10 percent cash back to spend on Backcountry.com. Beyond the free two-day shipping (on orders over $150), plus other perks and deal exclusives, club membership can ease those wishlist purchases, as you can apply savings to big-ticket items like eligible bikes and rooftop tents — not to mention these select sale items.
Sea To Summit Passage Dinnerware Set – One Person: $16 (45% off)
A capable camp kitchen starts with a solo set that packs clever details, like cutlery that snaps together into an extended-reach spoon/spork. The bowl and cup’s steep sidewalls keep dinner from sloshing over, while their Cool Grip lining means you can handle items more safely straight off the stove.
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp: $47 (20% off)
Don’t let the lower price fool you. This sleek light carries a (submersion-safe) IPX8 rating that outperforms pricier models. A lock setting prevents accidental activation while packed, and the stout power (400 lumens; 100m beam distance) makes it more than trail-capable.
Marmot Limestone Lanai Screen Room: $171 (60% off)
Create a camp living room with vertical walls that equate to actual standing headroom, not the low, sloped shape that dooms many screen shelters. The freestanding Limestone Lanai is sized to fit right over a standard picnic table for bug-free basecamp meals. Three zippered doors keep airflow moving, and the steep 70 percent markdown is hard to ignore.
Coalatree Puffy Kachula Adventure Blanket: $65 (45% off)
This insulated upgrade to the original Kachula adds synthetic ComforMax fill for real warmth without losing the versatility of a do-it-all camp blanket (or sleeping bag) that can stuff into its own pocket for a pillow, or take advantage of an integrated hood for an emergency poncho. Reinforced snaps can even connect multiple Kachulas into a bigger blanket or larger sleep system.
Outdoor Research Trail Mix XT Fleece Jacket — Women’s: $101-145
Updates to the classic fleece midlayer are always welcome. The XT’s ActiveTemp technology regulates heat and moisture in response to your body’s exertion, not just the exterior temps (forever prone to change in mountain conditions). A textured face and smooth interior also keep this smarter layer more comfortable next to the skin.
The North Face Aconcagua 3 Hoodie – Men’s: $110–$175 (50% off)
This puffer’s down is strategically placed to keep it reliably warm even in wet, variable conditions. Its 50-50 blend (600-fill recycled down and recycled polyester) provides the warmth, while zoned synthetic insulation covers the hood and underarms where moisture tends to creep in. Consider this a smart outer layer for cold adventures that don’t come with clear skies.
Mountain Hardwear Sunshield Hoodie – Men’s: $82–$87 (25% off)
This lightweight sun hoodie pairs HeiQ Mint odor control with a scuba-style hood built to fit cleanly under a helmet. A half-zip front lets you vent on demand, making it a solid pick for long days out where sun exposure and stink control both matter.
Thule Basin Wedge Tent: $2,549 (25% off)
Transform your adventure rig into an overland machine without sacrificing storage space. Pop the Basin Wedge top for 37 inches of interior height that comfortably sleeps two. When you’re not snoozing, quickly remove the three-inch mattress for added gear storage in the aerodynamic ABS and aluminum hard shell that doubles as a cargo carrier with an included flip-out ladder.
