The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Outdoor Essentials
We hand-picked the best Amazon Prime Day 2020 camping and outdoor deals from over 1,000 discounted outdoor products. Look for sleeping bags, cozy apparel, GPS-equipped gear, smart campground cooking essentials, and nice-to-have outdoor extras, all made for your next National Park adventure.
Held exclusively for Prime members, the annual Amazon Prime Day sale has grown from a one-day event in 2015 to a two-day mega-sale with over 1 million deals. This year’s sale ran from Tuesday, October 13 to Wednesday, October 14, 2020. There’s no word yet on when Amazon Prime Day 2021 will take place. If you don’t have a Prime account yet, sign up for an account. And, if you missed this year’s sale, our team loves the 10 products below, year round.
Popular Items from this List:
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter: Filters up to 1,000 gallons of water and eliminate 99.9 percent of bacteria and parasites. Our West Coast team members swear by this. “It’s my favorite product of all time.”
Wüsthof Gourmet Traveler’s Set: Everything you need to upgrade your RV or campervan kitchen, in one tidy zip-up case.
Garmin Rugged Watch with GPS: Hikers and off-the-grid park explorers, you need this.
1. Coleman Brazos Sleeping Bag
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12PM PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 12PM PT
This sleeping bag will keep you warm if temps dip below freezing. It’s rated to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, with curved stitching to prevent the synthetic insulation from shifting around and a draft tube that runs the length of the zipper. It also rolls up in a snap, so getting it in the stuff sack isn’t a struggle.
Amazon Prime Day deal: Discounted to $26.99, from $42.98.
2. Marmot Kompressor
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/14 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
This roomy, nylon backpack is a standout for being lightweight at just over a pound, with a slew of features. One of the best perks is that it stows inside the zippered lid pocket, folding up to a package no bigger than a dopp kit. Other highlights include a hydration port and clip for hanging the reservoir, an attachment for a trekking pole or small tool, and breathable mesh shoulder straps.
Amazon Prime Day deal: At full price, this bag is $55. Prime Day discounts took 30% off, reducing the price to $38.41.
3. LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
The tiny but mighty LifeStraw is a must-have for backcountry camping. It can filter up to 1,000 gallons of water and eliminate 99.9 percent of bacteria and parasites, which meets EPA standards. It also removes microplastics, dirt, and other harmful particles. The filtration system doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals, such as chlorine or iodine, to do the job, and it’s made from BPA-free materials.
Amazon Prime Day deal: A bargain even at full price—$19.95—LifeStraw was reduced to a mere $9.99 (a savings of 50%)
4. Coleman Four-Person Sundome Tent
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12PM PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 12PM PT
Coleman’s Sundome tent is an Amazon best-seller, with more than 20,000 reviewers giving it an average 4.6 stars. It offers excellent air circulation, with large windows and a ground vent. It’s also built to handle wind gusts greater than 35 mph and the welded corners and inverted seams prevent leakage during downpours. The included rainfly and power cable port are a bonus.
Amazon Prime Day deal: The four-person tent in green sold for $52.99, down from $99.19
5. Garmin Instinct Rugged Outdoor Watch with GPS
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
This watch offers peace of mind in the wilderness, with GPS and backup from other global navigation systems for coverage in a range of environments and conditions. One of its coolest features directs you back to your starting point along the same route. There’s also a three-axis compass, indicators for elevation and barometric pressure, plus three modes for preserving battery life.
Amazon Prime Day deal: The Graphite version was reduced by 50%—selling for $149.99 versus a list price of $299.99.
6. Wüsthof Gourmet Traveler’s Set
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
All the tools in this seven-piece set tuck neatly away in a compact, zippered carrying case. It contains a three-inch paring knife, a five-inch serrated utility knife, and a six-inch chef’s knife, in addition to kitchen shears, a waiter’s corkscrew, and a small blade sharpener.
Amazon Prime Day deal: At full price, this set is $149.95. Amazon Prime Day reduced it to $99.95.
7. Instant Pot Ultra 3-Quart Mini Hot Pot
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
Fast, hot meals for two can easily be made after a long day of hiking in this mini Instant Pot, perfect for small camper van and RV kitchens. There are 16 pre-programed options for cooking everything from eggs and porridge to hearty stews, and you can’t beat cleanup that’s as easy as washing a single bowl.
Amazon Prime Day deal: Priced at an astonishingly low $49.99—its list price is $119.95.
8. Under Armour Adult Hitch ColdGear Boot Socks
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
These boot socks from Under Armour provide warmth, arch support, and wick away moisture for dry, comfortable feet all day long. They’re also odor-resistant and made from a polyester, wool, and nylon blend, with a hint of spandex to keep their shape after washing.
Amazon Prime Day deal: 30% discount off Mens 8—12 and Womens 9—12 sizes brought the price down to $17.49 a pair from $24.99.
9. Marmot Women’s Ithaca Down Puffer Jacket
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/14 at 12AM (midnight) PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 11:59PM PT
If you’re gearing up for a winter trip to a National Park, Marmot’s Ithaca puffer contains 700-fill, water-resistant down that’s responsibly sourced. It has a faux-fur-lined removable hood and hits just below the hip, with microfleece cuffs and an extended collar for extra warmth. Multiple sizes and colors are on sale.
Amazon Prime Day deal: At full price, the jacket is $250. Small, medium, and large jackets were discounted to $175. Extra-small went for 41% off (just $146.44)
10. Columbia Men’s Redmond V2 Hiking Shoe
Buy Now: Amazon.com
Sale Starts: 10/13 at 2PM PT
Sale Ends: 10/14 at 2PM PT
This all-purpose hiking shoe has a supportive, but comfortable, cushioned arch, and a rugged rubber sole for maximum traction on all kinds of terrain. It’s made from a mix of suede and leather, along with mesh webbing for breathability, and it’s also fairly lightweight. Versatile enough to wear on virtually every national park hiking trail.
Amazon Prime Day deal: Different color combinations were priced as low as $55.97, down from a list price of $80.
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