Public Lands HUB Member Exclusive: 16 Epic Backpacking Gear Deals for Hikers

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Public Lands, a retailer committed to protecting and celebrating our nation’s public lands and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy them. Now through 12/3, Public Lands HUB members can save 25% on a single regular-price item.

If you’re not a Public Lands HUB member yet, now is the time to join. It’s free — I repeat, FREE — to become a member, and the perks are very compelling.

Public Lands is an outdoor gear retailer with a mission to celebrate, promote and protect — you guessed it — America’s public lands. And HUB members gain access to a generous rewards program, members-only classes and events, and a community of fellow outdoorsy folks.  Public Lands also rewards members with exclusive offers — for instance, HUB members can save 25% on any regular-price item now through December 3rd.

Y’all know how expensive backpacking gear can get. If you’ve had your eye on any big-ticket items, go join the HUB and get that sweet, sweet coupon.

Here are a few of our favorite offerings from Public Lands in case you need some inspiration. If you already know exactly what you’ll use this coupon on, head over to Public Lands now to take advantage of this HUB member exclusive.

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$35 – $37.50 Off Altra Lone Peak 8 Women’s | Men’s

HUB members pay $104.25 – $112.50 (Reg. $139.99 – $149.99)

• Weight per shoe: 9.16 oz women’s | 10.7 oz men’s
• Stack Height: 25 mm

Sad but true: we hikers go through shoes like water. Now is a great time to snag a replacement pair of Altra Lone Peaks, everyone’s favorite long-distance, zero-drop, wide-toebox trail runners. Spring is around the corner, people — your future self will thank you for stocking up now.

$38.75 Off Hoka Speedgoat 6 Women’s | Men’s

HUB members pay $116.25 (Reg. $154.99)

• Weight per shoe: 8.2 oz (women’s) | 10.3 oz (men’s)
• Heel-to-toe drop: 4mm

Famed for their thick, cushy midsoles, Hoka’s star has been rising for years both on and off the trail. The Speedgoat trail runner is the most popular model for backpackers thanks to its lightweight, breathable design and grippy Vibram outsoles.

$50 Off Big Agnes Rapide SL Insulated Sleeping Pad

HUB Members pay $149.96 (Reg. $199.95)

• Weight: 18 oz
• R-value: 4.8

Your sleeping pad is one of the most important investments you’ll make as a backpacker: your choice will affect everything from your base weight to your quality of sleep to the way you pack your pack each morning.

The Big Agnes Rapide is competitive in the weight department and boasts an impressively warm 4.8 R-value. But the best thing about it is its luxurious 4.25-inch thickness. If you’ve ever slept a night outside, you know you’ll have a vested interest in keeping your body as far away from the cold, rocky, root-strewn ground as possible, and this bad boy more than delivers.

$137.50 Off Sea to Summit Spark 15 Down Sleeping Bag

HUB members pay $412.49 (Reg. $549.99)

• Weight: 26 oz
• Fill power: 850+

Is there anything as cozy as snuggling into a big, floofy down sleeping bag on a chilly night? And on the flip side, does anything suck quite as much as lying awake shivering all night, counting the minutes until the sun comes up? No and no.

Winter is coming, and early spring thru-hiking season is hot on its heels. Either way, you’ll need a warm enough bag to see you through long nights on the trail — the Spark 15 is a great choice, and while we know it’s not cheap, now is a great time to snag it with the Public Lands HUB member exclusive coupon. Think of it as an investment in your future happiness on trail.

$37.50 Off Jetboil Stash Cooking System

HUB members pay $112.50 (Reg. $149.99)

• Weight: 7.1 oz
• Volume: 0.8 L

The Stash is an absolutely remarkable achievement in backcountry cook systems: just 7 ounces for a fully integrated system including stove, pot, cozy, windscreen, and fuel stand? What the what? And all of that on top of Jetboil’s famously fast boil time and excellent fuel efficiency — so you’ll save even more weight because you’ll be able to stretch each fuel canister further. Everyone needs one of these things, seriously.

$162.50 Off Nemo Hornet Elite Osmo Tent

HUB members pay $487.49 (Reg. $649.99)

• Weight: 33 oz
• Floor area: 27.3 sq ft

Public Lands HUB members can save a whopping $162 on this premium ultralight backpacking tent now through December 3rd. Nemo has long been one of the biggest names in backpacking tents, and with good reason. The Hornet Elite Osmo is intuitive to pitch, reliable across a broad range of conditions, and comfy for two people. If you only buy one backpacking tent in your life, this timeless, do-everything design is a perfect choice.

$42.50 Off ENO SkyLight Hammock

HUB members pay $127.50 (Reg. $169.95)

• Weight: 32 oz
• Capacity: 250 lb

Hammock — but make it trailworthy. Why sleep on the ground at all when you can hang out in this comfy ridgeline hammock, fully ensconced in no-see-um mesh to protect you from creepy crawlies? The Skylight is designed to allow you to lay perfectly flat inside — your back will thank you for this, trust us.

$65 Off Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Tent

HUB members pay $195 (Reg. $260)

• Weight: 26 oz
• Floor area: 26.25 sq ft

We were today years old when we learned that Public Lands stocks Six Moon Designs. This iconic thru-hiker tent has been among our favorites for many years thanks to its intuitive design, affordable pricing, and overall lightweight, packable goodness.

$78.75 Off Osprey Aura AG 50 (Women’s) | Atmos AG 50 (Men’s) Backpack

HUB members pay $236.25 (Reg. $315)

• Weight: 4lb 3 oz (women’s S/M) | 4lb 8oz (men’s M/L)
• Materials: 100% recycled nylon

Decked out with Osprey’s signature, airy trampoline-mesh suspension, the Aura/Atmos line is probably the most iconic line of backpacking packs out there today. These packs have all the features you could want and plenty of breathable mesh and padding to make even the heaviest loads ride comfortably on your hips.

$20 Off Petzl Actik Core Headlamp

HUB members pay $59.95 (Reg. $79.95)

• Weight: 3.1 oz
• Max brightness: 600 lumens

600 lumens is a lot, y’all. We’ve always been fond of the Actik Core headlamp because of its flexible charging options: you can use old-fashioned AAA batteries or a USB-rechargeable Petzl CORE battery to power it, giving you all the options. We really like relying on the USB-rechargeable battery but having a few AAAs in the pack for peace of mind on trips that involve a lot of night hiking.

$25 Off BearVault BV500

HUB members pay $74.99 (Reg. $99.99)

• Weight: 41 oz
• Capacity: 700 cu in / 7 days

If you’re planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (among many other western trails, especially in our glorious national parks), you’re going to need a bear canister to store your food securely. Bear canisters are as much for the bear’s safety as yours — and they make for very comfy camp stools! The BV500 should carry about 7 days of food for a normal person — less than that for a thru-hiker, but it’s still the most popular choice among PCTers and should be enough to get you between resupplies.

$50 Off Leki Cross Trail 3 Carbon Trekking Poles

Hub members pay $149.95 (Reg. $199.95)

• Weight: 14.5 oz
• Max length: 49.2 in

Carbon-fiber shafts and premium cork handles put these telescoping trekking poles firmly on the top shelf, as hiking sticks go. They’re light, they’re durable, and the cork grips will wick moisture to keep you from getting blisters. All the cool kids these days use trekking poles: they make hiking easier, they aid your balance, you can set up a tent with them, and they’re so gosh dang awesome looking. Yes. You need these.

$33.75 Off Salomon X Ultra 360 Hiking Shoes Women’s | Men’s

HUB Members pay $101.25 (Reg. $134.99)

• Weight per shoe: 11 oz women’s| 13 oz men’s

These durable hiking shoes from Salomon are a perfect compromise for those who can’t decide if they want a sturdy boot or a lightweight trail runner. Their rugged design makes them ideal for everything from thru-hiking to high routes, and Salomon’s signature QuickLace system is a dream for those of us who struggle to tie and retie our shoes with frozen fingers.

$22.50 Off Smartwool Classic Merino LS Base Layer Top Women’s | Men’s

Hub members pay $67.50 (Reg. $90)

• Fabric: 88% Merino Wool, 12% Nylon
• Fit: Slim

Now is a great time to invest in some quality merino pieces. Winter is coming, but merino makes for great layering year-round, as it can wick sweat and keep you cool in summer just as well as it warms you on cold winter days. Add in the fact that it’s naturally odor-resistant and deliciously soft, and you can see why so many hikers swear by merino base layers.

$43.75 Off Fjallraven Women’s Abisko Varm Trekking Tights

Hub members pay $131.25 (Reg. $175)

• Weight: 9.6 oz
• Pockets: 2

From the wind-blocking fabric panels and reinforced knees to the gusseted crotch and deep pockets, Fjallraven thought out every little detail of these popular hiking tights. They’re perfect for cool hiking days in winter and shoulder season. Goodbye, weird-fitting, stretched-out hiking pants! Farewell, chafey shorts! And you don’t even have to know how to pronounce the brand name to buy these tights.

$59.75 Off Patagonia Men’s Nano Puff Jacket

HUB members pay $179.25 (Reg. $239)

• Weight: 11.9 oz
• Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with P.U.R.E.

Patagonia’s signature low-profile synthetic puffy remains a staple on trails around the world. Thin enough to layer and breathable enough to wear during active pursuits, the Nano Puff is ideal for three-season conditions when you need one layer to boost your warmth on trail and while in camp.

Not a Public Lands HUB member yet? Never fear, you can sign up today — and membership is free for life! Remember, members can take 25% off any regular-price item at Public Lands now through December 3rd, so if you’re not seeing what you’re looking for in this list, head over to Public Lands and check out their inventory for yourself.

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Featured image: Graphic design by Chris Helm.