Ultralight Gear Is Still on Sale for December 2025
Ultralight Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Cottage Industry Brands haven’t ended yet
This holiday season we recommend shopping Ultralight Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events from Cottage Industry backpacking gear brands. Support ultralight manufacturers who are dedicated to making top of the line backpacking gear, even if it has less mass appeal. We want them to thrive, and for you to save money! This sale guide will receive rolling updates as we discover more savings events. Drop us a line in the comments if you spot one that is not mentioned.
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Editor’s note: We’re over the Cyber Monday hump, but the sales never stop. This guide has been updated to reflect the December 2025 landscape.
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Currently Live Ultralight Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Zpacks
Zpacks makes a full range of ultralight gear designed for thru-hiking, and their top-of-the-line gear is rarely discounted. Some of our favorites include the Pivot Duo, Arc Haul Backpack, and Nero Fastpack.
- 12 Days of Zpacks
- New discount each day, check their site to find out
- December 2-13, 2025
SlingFin
SlingFin makes the most bomber lightweight mountaineering tents on the market, and right now they’re all 15% off. Some of our favorites from the sale include the Portal tent, NFT Tarp, CinderCone Pyramid, and the 4-season Crossbow 2 tent.
- Year End Sale
- 15% off tents with code: YEAREND2025
- Date range not specified
Arms of Andes
Arms of Andes, based in Peru, sells sustainable alpaca wool apparel, including sun hoodies, mid-layers, and so much more.
- Black Friday
- 25% off sitewide
- Date range unspecified
Skygoat
Skygoat offers a full range of lightweight grid fleece products, including the popular Camp Hoodie (better than Melenzana) and convertible mitts.
- Holiday Sale
- Up to 20% off
- Date range unspecified
Gossamer Gear
Gossamer Gear, based out of Austin, TX, manufacturers many reasonably priced ultralight favorites, specializing in Robic Nylon backpacks like Mariposa 60 Backpack. We also love their LT5 Trekking Poles, and The Two ultralight tent.
- Up to 30% off sitewide; mostly 25%; some exclusions apply
- Date range not specified
Enlightened Equipment
Purveyors of ultralight quilts and apparel. Their Enigma Quilt is our favorite sleep system, and the Torrid Jacket is our favorite ultralight puffy jacket. This month-long Black Friday sale is a killer opportunity!
- Giving Tuesday Sale
- 20% off sitewide + free US shipping
- Thru December 2, 2025
Outdoor Vitals
Outdoor Vitals has been on a major growth trajectory thanks to their high quality, reasonably priced ultralight gear. Some of our favorites include the CS40 Ultra Backpack, Tern Ultralight Merino Hoodie, Tushar Rain Jacket, Skyline Fastpack, and Stormloft Quilt
- Black Friday
- Up to 18% off site wide, plus free accessory gear and giveaway entry with every order
- Thru Tues Dec 2, 2025
Lightheart Gear
Lightheart Gear offers a wide range of products, by hikers for hikers. They were early pioneers in the realm of alpha direct fleece hoodies, as well as 100% waterproof sil/nylon raingear. And don’t sleep on (but do sleep in) their tents.
- Holiday Sale
- 10% off sitewide
- Thru December 21, 2025
Ultralight Black Friday Sales That Have Ended
Six Moon Designs
Six Moon Designs makes packs, shelters, performance umbrellas, and many more ultralight styles. Some of our favorites are the Lunar Solo Tent, and Wy’East Daypack.
- 25% Off Sale
- Save on shelters, packs, umbrellas, and more
- Use code: YULEHIKE
- Date Range not provided
Nashville Packs
The Nashville Cutaway is one of the best ultralight fastpacks on the market, and snagging one on sale is a great way to take advantage of Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.
- “Nashy November”
- 15% off everything
- November 1-30, 2025
Ridge Merino
Ridge Merino designs many best-in-class merino wool garments, including the Solstice and Pursuit sun hoodies, midweight layers for cold weather, and both men’s and women’s merino underwear.
- 25% off sitewide with code: CYBER2025
- Thru December 1st
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG)
Chicken Tramper makes many of our favorite ultralight backpacking accessories, including fanny packs, shoulder strap pockets and water bottle sleeves, wallets, and even made-to-order backpacks!
- Up to 30% off
- Thru December 1st
Katabatic Gear
Katabatic Gear makes top-of-the-line ultralight down quilts, jackets, bivy sacks, and more. Our favorite piece is the TinCup Down Jacket, which delivers shoulder-season levels of warmth in a ~12 ounce package.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
You know HMG for their world-class Dyneema backpacks, including one of our all-time favorites – the Southwest 55, its tricked out sibling – the Unbound 55, and the daypack version – Elevate 22. They also make great ultralight shelters, including two new UL styles in the Mid-1, and Unbound 2P.
- ‘Tis the Season to Save
- 15% off sitewide
- November 26 – December 1
Garage Grown Gear
Garage Grown Gear is the internet’s premier marketplace for Cottage Industry ultralight gear and accessories – no retailer offers a wider assortment. They support small brands, ship quickly, and are renown for excellent customer service and authentic hiker tastes.
- Holiday Sale
- 10-30% off select styles
- November 24 – December 2, 2025
Cnoc
Cnoc manufactures our preferred water bladder, the 2L VectoX 28mm, among many other great hydration accessories.
- Up to 30% off
- Thru November 23rd
Tarptent
On your pre Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping spree, don’t miss Tarptent for premium minimalist shelters, including long time ultralight favorites the StratoSpire LI and Aeon LI, and the brand new, ultralight, 4-season, fully free-standing Arc Dome.
- 10% off
- Use code: FALL10
- Thru November 30, 2025
Hammock Gear
Hammock Gear makes some of the best hammock camping and ultralight quilts on the market, and we highly recommend picking up a Burrow while you can get it on sale.
- Black Friday Sale
- Up to 40% off select styles
- Date range not specified
Conclusion: Ultralight Gear Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
Thanks for reading our ultralight gear guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. We hope you find big savings on money and gear weight. From all of us at Adventure Alan & Co, happy trails and happy holidays!
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