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The Best Time to Buy Outdoor Gear

Did you know there's a best time to buy outdoor gear? Learn exactly when to purchase in order to save the most money.

The best times to buy outdoor gear are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Earth Day, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, end of summer, all of February, all of March, all of May, and all of November.

Outdoor gear is often on sale—about 47% of the year, or an average of 1-in-2.1 days.

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The best months to buy outdoor gear are February, March, April, May, August, September, November, and December.

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The best holidays to buy outdoor gear are Earth Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

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FAQ

Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy outdoor gear?

The best times to buy outdoor gear are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Earth Day, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, end of summer, all of February, all of March, all of May, and all of November.

How often is outdoor gear on sale?

Outdoor gear is often on sale, approximately 170 days each year, spanning 15 distinct sale periods—that's 47% of the year.

What are the best months to buy outdoor gear?

The best months to buy outdoor gear are February, March, April, May, August, September, November, and December.

What are the best holidays to buy outdoor gear?

The best holidays to buy outdoor gear are Earth Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

What's the best place to buy outdoor gear?

The best place to buy outdoor gear is at Amazon.

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