Amazon Prime Day 2023: The Ultimate List of Outdoor Gear Deals!
Amazon Prime Day is finally here! If you’ve been thinking about updating your camping gear, travel gear, camera system, or clothes – NOW is the time to do it! Katie and I have been working with Amazon for the past few months and we’ve got the details on all the crazy sales happening for this year’s Amazon Prime Day. Instead of making y’all scroll for hours on Amazon we’ve already done all the hard work for you and neatly placed them into categories!
What is Amazon’s Prime Day? It’s a shopping event with deals exclusively for Prime members. Anyone can participate in Prime Day by becoming a member of Amazon Prime. If you’re not yet a Prime member, you can participate in Prime Day by signing up for an Amazon Prime free trial or paid Prime membership.
If you are looking for a list of tools that we used to take a bare Ford Transit and build it into our van life dream, we’ve made an entire blog post that highlight everything that we used! Check it out here!
Technology & Camera Gear
GoPro HERO10 Black Camera and Accessory Bundle: 19% Off
- Tried and true, we’ve got a Hero10 in our camera kit and it’s always ready for the task. Diving under the water, done. Falling off a motorcycle, done. Shooting high quality HDR that puts the phones to shame, done.
Sony a7 III Mirrorless Camera: 15% Off
- Absolute powerhouse of a camera. Kathryn and I both have owned a Sony A7 III at one point in our photography career. The AutoFocus system was groundbreaking when it came out. Even though the camera is a few years old, it’s a fantastic piece of gear to add to your kit.
- You can argue this 100 ways but the 70-200 2.8 lens is by far the most versitle lens you can buy. If you are going to buy a single lens, it’s hard to not buy this one.
- See above, the 70-200 2.8 is a fantastic lens. Get one!
Canon EOS M200 Mirrorless Camera: 30% Off
- Small and lightweight, it’s a perfect first camera for people wanting to capture content that surpasses what their phone can do.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station: 30% Off
- Everyone needs a portable power station. Go camping, through it in the car and you don’t have to worry about losing charge for your phones, drones, cameras, projectors, and whatever else!
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station with Solar Panels: 40% Off
Anker 40,000mAh Portable Charger: 40% Off
- 40,000mAh!! What?! That’s absolutely insane. To put that into perspective this thing can fully charge your iPhone 15 Max Pro 11x. 11x!! That’s insnae.
Anker Portable 10000Ah Battery Pack: 30% Off
- Why Buy? We have two of these battery packs to keep us going when we are out in the field. They recharge our Apple iPhone 14 Max Pro phones 2.25x each, they can recharge our GoPro Hero 11 almost 6x! Which is perfect for time-lapses. Just keep it plugged in with a USB-C cable and you’re set all night.
- Why Buy? Because our luggage is important to us and we want to know where it’s at when we are traveling! Apple’s AirTags seem to be the best in the industry for tracking items and can be set-up in a matter of seconds. We’ve got a bunch.
- Why Buy? Because this watch turns heads and Joey absolutely loves his. 36-hours of battery life 100m water resistance, Precision dual-frequency GPS for accuracy, Fall Detection and Crash Detection, and Cellular is built into every model. PLUS, you can start up your Ford vehicle with it!
Canon R5 with RF 24-70 2.8 Lens: 6% Off = $400
- Why Buy? Because you’ve either got money to spare, looking to buy your first professional mirrorless camera, or looking to copy the set-up of your favorite content creators (us). Seriously though, this camera is expensive and we are not going to deny that. What we are going to say is the Canon R5 is by far the best sub-$4k camera on the market. 8K Video, 45 Megapixel, and 12fps? SHEEEESH! This camera is a workhorse and we love have it in our arsenal. If you are interested in our vlogging gear, check it out here!
SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD: 25% Off
- Why Buy? Because you’ve got your new fancy camera (above) you will need to store everything you shot while traveling! We love the SanDisk 4TB SSD because 4TB removes the hassle having to work off multiple hard-drives while still being a reasonable price for an external hard-drive. While it’s definetely not the same since we do this full-time, we get 3-months of shooting on here without having to buy a new one. Whatever you do, make sure you get a second hard-drive to keep your content backed-up in a separate location. We’ve got two of these SanDisk 12TB Hard-drives at home that we dump to every time we are home. If you are interested in our vlogging gear, check it out here!
ECOFLOW Portable Power Station: 40% Off
- Why Buy? Sometimes you want to get away from it all and drive out into the middle of the forest and set-up camp. Then sometimes you’ll want to capture it on your phone to share with your friends to show how cool you are. Sometimes you want to power-up a projector and play Mario Party on the side of your van. Either way, having a portable power station is really nice when you don’t have a house battery system like we’ve got in the van. Want to be super green? Charge your EcoFlow with solar panels and the required connectors
- Here’s a few more options: Jackery Explorer 300 or the Goal Zero 500x (Which has more power than the previous 2)
- Why Buy? Because drone content is super cool and unique. Especially the FPV (First Person View) set-up that this drone is designed for. That being said, make sure you follow the appropriate rules for flying. NO NATIONAL PARKS! Want more information about this? Check Pilot Institute out.
NOCO Boost X GBX75 2500A 12V UltraSafe Portable Lithium Jump Starter: 30% Off
- Why Buy? Our Ford Transit battery died yesterday morning (we don’t know why and are still figuring that out) but a kind Ford Transit owner in the parking lot came over with this Lithium Jump Starter. It got us going in about a minute. It’s a bit pricy but knowing we’d always be able to get us up and running again is worth the piece of mind:
JBL Xtreme 2 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker: 55% Off
- Like to play music while you are hiking? Don’t be that guy. That’s disrespectful. Want to play music at your campsite during normal hours? This is is your speaker.
Kindle Paperwhite eReader: 25% Off
- Joey ALWAYS travels with his Kindle, he absolutely loves it. He’s read well over 100+ books on it and it’s a champion. No excuses to not get your daily pages in when you’ve got this.
European Travel Adapters: 25% Off
- Why Buy? Because you are going to Europe and need to keep your camera and phone charged! How exciting, we are very jealous. The European travel plug adapter turns 1 European Type C outlet into 3 standard American outlets, 1 USB-A and 2 USB-C charging ports, Max Capacity Up to 2500 Watt (max 250 Volt, 10 A); 3 USB Ports can charge up to 3.1A, allowing you charge 6 devices simultaneously.
Portable Luggage Scale: 20% Off
- Why Buy? Because airlines are sticklers for bag weights, I’m looking at you . We bought this scale when we went to Alaska and had to weigh everything due to the small airplanes we were taking to Kobuk Valley, Gates of the Arctic, and Katmai National Park.
4K Portable Monitor – KYY 15.6” 3840×2160 UHD USB-C Monitor: 20% Off
- Why Buy? 4K UHD Portable Monitor – Comes with native 4K[3840*2160] ultra-clear resolution(4x more pixels than FHD), 15.6-inch IPS panel, providing exceptional, sharp, and immersive images with detail and clarity. 60hz refresh rate with HDR technology, delivers unmatched contrast and accurate
- Why Buy? POWERFUL NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES: 11 levels of active noise cancelling let you enjoy music, podcasts, videos & calls without distractions
Clothing & Shoes
KEEN Men’s Targhee III Hiking Boot: 50% Off
- 50% off?! This is a wild deal on waterproof KEEN hiking boots.
Patagonia Men’s Standard Beanie: 25% Off
- Why Buy? Because no one is going to believe you are a wilderness explorer without a single piece of Patagonia gear. This beanie looks great and gets your foot into the door that is the cult of outdoor fashion brands. Joey has the “buckwheat gold” color beanie and loves it.
- Why Buy? Use our code “AMIGOS20” and get 20% off any one item! That’s a fantastic deal if you need a light jacket as we make our way into the colder seasons.
Yaktrax Hiking and Walking Traction Cleats for Snow, Ice, and Rock: 20% Off
- Why Buy? Lightweight and affordable slip-on traction cleats to reduce the risk of falls when walking on snow or ice to work, school, or even to the mailbox
Citizen Men’s Sport Casual Garrison 3-Hand Day/Date Eco-Drive Nylon Strap Watch: 57% Off
- Why Buy? These military-inspired watches with rugged looks and a comfortable fit are born ready for adventure.
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Jacket
- Why Buy? Katie absolutely loves her Stretchdown Jacket. We took it to Alaska and she never took it off!
Outdoor Gear
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth 32oz w/ Straw: 30% Off
- We’ve got 3 Hydro Flasks, anyone who has ever stepped into a REI has stepped out with one. They are wonderful Easy to clean, look great, are super durable, and most importantly don’t get that weird plastic smell that other bottles get.
CamelBak eddy+ LifeStraw Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle: 25% Off
- Why Buy? Two Stages of Filtration: Stage 1: Hollow Fiber MembraneRemoves 99.999999% of bacteria (E. Coli, etc.)Removes 99.999% of protozoa (Giardia Cryptosporidium, etc.) Removes 99.999% of microplasticsFilters 4,000 liters (1,000 gallons) Stage 2: Ion Exchange FilterReduces chlorine and leadRemoves bad odor and tasteRemoves organic chemical matter Filters 100 liters (25 gallons)
Osprey Transporter 65l: 25% Off
- Why Buy? You want a duffel bag that you can throw over your shoulders with supportive straps but you don’t want to go all out and buy something like the Osprey Atmos (above). This bag is perfect for gear-intensive weekend or longer travels and a more effective space-saving storage solution than tired plastic bins
4Monster Camping Towels: 10% Off
- Why Buy? We both have these towels (the XX-Large version) and love them. They are EXTREMELY absorbent and take up almost no space when dry. Which is the perfect combination for a towel while in a van.
TSA Approved Toiletries Bottles: 20% Off
- Why Buy? Because you want to bring you shampoo, conditioner, and soap on your travels and would like them to not be confiscated at the TSA checkpoint. Plus you don’t want them to leak all over your bag in the process. 3oz contains.
Cable Organizer Pouch: 25% Off
- Why Buy? Because you are traveling and got loads of cables and chargers to come with. Instead of throwing them all haphazardly into your bag, put them all into a single organizer pouch.
- Why Buy? Because organization is key when traveling. While you may want to throw all your clothes into your suitcase and call it a day, you’re going to get a lot more space and peace of mind when you’ve got your shirts in one cube, shorts in another, etc.
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter: 50% Off
- Why Buy? The LifeStraw Max removes virtually all viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens from contaminated water, in addition to reducing sediment and many industrial and agricultural chemicals and dissolved metals. Its abilities surpass those of the water filters many people may have at home already.
Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Camping Stove: 22% Off
- Why Buy? Tried and true by car campers for the better part of the past few decades, Coleman knows how to build a camping stove. We have one in Colorado but not in the van and there are many times when we wish we had the simplicity of this instead of our electric top. If you want something a bit smaller, check out this single burner option.
Magical Flames Fire Color Changing Packets: 20%
- Why Buy? Before I go into that, I want it to made clear that I kick myself for not creating this. I learned how certain materials make certain color sparks in high school chemistry and all I needed to do was develop these cool fire color changing packets to entertain children and adults for hours around a campfire.
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent: 10% Off
- Why Buy? We are in Alaska right now and the Mosquitos are the size of birds, No joke. We went a bit crazy and bought everything that we could that’s anti-mosquito and have found this to work the very best, especially when just hanging out around the car.
MalloMe Marshmallow Roasting Sticks: 22% Off
- Why Buy? Because using a stick you find on the forest floor is gross, use these 18/8 304 stainless steel roasting sticks to ensure easy cleaning, no rusting and safe roasting.
- Why Buy? Because starting a fire is hard. Some of us prioritized riding motorcycles and bicycles instead of joining the Boy Scouts with his friends so he had to learn how to start and maintain a fire at a much older age. These things light and burn for 15-20 min which should be more than enough time to get your wood burning. Make sure you’ve got waterproof matches or a lighter. Whatever you do, don’t buy these dumb USB-C charger plasma lighters. Complete waste of money.
Coleman Carlsbad Tent: 45% Off
- Why Buy? Because you want a tent that is simple to put up and blocks 90% of the outside sunlight, which is PERFECT for those mid-afternoon naps or if you are camping in the summer and that sun refuses to drop.
NEMO Disco 15 Sleeping Bag: 10% Off
- Why Buy? Joey has this exact sleeping bag and he’s spent over 60 nights in it without a single issue. It’s warm in the winters and it has air vents that you can open in the Spring/Fall if you’re getting too hot. It’s super cozy, but it’s a bit pricey if it’s your first sleeping bag.
Coleman North Sleeping Bag: 10% Off
- Why Buy? You want your first sleeping bag and don’t want to break the bank, this is the sleeping bag to buy! Here’s a non-mummy version for you side-sleepers.
- Why Buy? Because having a lightweight camping chair makes a nice alternative to the bigger chairs out there. This is most likely too large for backpacking but perfect for car camping. Katie and I have a version of this that we bought at REI that was 2x the price and on the first night of use blew into our fire pit.
Patagonia Fanny Packs: 14% Off
- Why Buy? Having stuff in your pockets is such a drag, like seriously between a wallet, keys, phone, Tamagotchi, personalized set of chopsticks, knife, Anker Battery Pack, and whatever else you daily carry it’s just too much. Buy a small fanny pack to keep it all organized and our of your pockets. Also, here’s a really colorful one!
Osprey Arcane Zip Wallet: 37% Off
- Why Buy? Most wallets struggle to wrangle all of the cards, bills and IDs we carry. Not the Arcane Zip Wallet, though. With eight dedicated card slots and a quick access front pocket that can wrangle your passport, boarding pass or even some cell phones, plan this becoming your new favorite wallet. Comes with RFID blocking technology to keep your cards secure. Made with 100% recycled materials.
Osprey Arcane Duffel Travel Backpack: 20% Off
- Why Buy? An everyday pack made with sustainable fabrics featuring both over-the-shoulder and backpack-style carry. Clean lines and certified recycled fabric combine to create the Arcane Duffel Pack – the perfect bag for a quick getaway. Featuring both over-the-shoulder and backpack-style carry, along with side and top grab handles. A large U-zip opening provides ample room for weekend necessities, including internal mesh organization and a dedicated sleeve for a laptop. Prevent your belongings from walking away with a self-locking security hook built into the harness and shoulder strap.
- Why Buy? Throw the Daylite Sling over your shoulder and go—to the store, school or on a quick hike. Wherever you’re headed this svelte carry solution allows you to simply and securely carry a few daily essentials. Featuring breathable and soft spacermesh material on a single anatomically shaped shoulder strap for next-to-skin comfort. A front zippered mesh pocket stores smaller easy-to-access items, while the main compartment offers organization sleeves and a key-clip.
Osprey UltraLight 3 Dry Sack: 20% Off
- Why Buy? Dry Sacks keep things dry, that’s all you gotta know!
Gerber Gear Slimsada Pocket Knife with Pocket Clip: 27% Off
- Why Buy? Features a D2 steel plain edge blade with stonewash finish, exposed barrels, plain edge blade, exposed barrels, patented micarta pinch plate and micarta grip, thumbhole deployment, and a pocket clip.
Van Build & Van Life
Battle Born Batteries Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) Deep Cycle 12V Battery 270Ah GC3: 32% Off
- Why Buy? We have two of these Game Changer Batteries in Clifford the van. Up to a Decade of Use – Enjoy superb return on your investment with this heavy duty LiFePO4 battery! This 270Ah 12V Heated GC3 battery lasts 3,000 – 5,000 deep discharge cycles, providing up to 10-15 years of power.
Battle Born Batteries LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Battery – 100Ah
- Why Buy? Smaller size than our 270Ah Game Changer and a price that reflects it. Easier to install into a traditional electrical system than the Game Changer.
Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop: 30% Off
- Why Buy? MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ON-THE-FLY – Want hotter temperature or need to cook it longer? No problem. Simply adjust on-the-fly any time. No need to start over. Pro Chef’s intuitive digital controls are easy to operate, and the response is immediate.
BougeRV 130W Portable Solar Panel with Suitcase: 30% Off
- Why Buy? LIGHTWEIGHT — Only 12 pounds for the 130 Watts, the foldable solar panel is easy to carry anywhere, making you travel light.
BougeRV 12 Volt Refrigerator, CRPRO 30 Quart
- Why Buy? The CRPRO 30-quart refrigerator features a multifunctional storage box where you can put the NEW PORTABLE POWER STATION for refrigerators, or the equipped charging cables inside, which extends the usage time of the refrigerator and avoids the cords missing
USA Adventure Gear 3200 RV Water Pump: 30% Off
- USA Adventure Gear is a small business based in Loveland, Colorado. Benefits: RV Replacement Water Pump. Works with most RV brands. Runs dry without damage. Automatic shut off pressure switch. Approved for use with potable water. Quiet operation.
Bosch Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater Tronic 3000 T 4-Gallon: 55% Off
- Why Buy? This is the exact water heater that we have in Clifford the Transit Van. 4 gallon point-of-use mini-tank fits under your sink to provide hot water right where you need it. Thermal efficiency is 98%. Dimensions : 13.75 W x 13.75 H x 13.5 D Inches
Other Cool Stuff
- Why Buy? They are the same black out curtains that we have in our van. They work extremely well are are easy to mount.
Harvest Hosts: https://www.harvest-hosts.com/274X6C9/2CTPL/
- Why Buy? Okay, Harvest Hosts is not an Amazon Prime Deal but it’s still something we really like to share because we love using it and think it’s a fun way to spice up camping in some less that stellar locations. Now, what is it? Harvest Hosts is an online directory of hosts (like vineyards, cheese farms, breweries, ALPACA FARMS, and others) that allow you access to park your Van/RV overnight for a suggest purchase in lieu of camping fees. Simply put, go to an Alpaca Farm, buy an beanie made of alpaca and you get to stay there all night! Pretty darn cool! Only downside, you’ve got to be fully self-contained so that means you need to be able to use the restroom inside your vehicle because there are no other options.
- Plus use “HHFRIENDS15” at checkout for 15% off!
Amazon Audible Premium Plus: https://amzn.to/3JNWllP
- Why Buy? You want to read books but you don’t like reading….. LET ME TELL YOU about Audiobooks! You get all the benefits of reading a book with your eyes closed, unless you are driving, which is where we spend 99% of our time listening to audiobooks. Amazon’s Audible Premium Plus is the MAC DADDY of audiobook services. Don’t believe me? Here’s what we’ve listened to since we started our road trip. Amazon is kind enough to give new users a complimentary 30-day trial to all new users of Premium Plus. You’ve got no reason to not give it a shot!
MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com/katieandjoeonthego
- Why Buy? You are a weekend warrior or a full-timer living that van life and need anything from water filtration to internet access. We’ve got the Ultimate Road Warrior VR2 set-up and have fantastic internet!
