Like it or not, Black Friday should be circled on every gearheads calendar. Theres no better time to stock up on holiday gifts, fill that gap in your closet, or add a pair of skis or a new snowboard to your quiver. But the sheer volume of Black Friday gear sales can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the digital madness and get back to important things (like shredding early-season powder or working through those turkey leftovers), weve rounded up some of our favorite pieces of gear that are on sale this Black Friday.

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　　Capita Navigator Snowboard (2024) for $420 ($600) I love Capitas Navigator, and Im not the only one. I direct Outside Magazines annual snowboard test. Every year Capita submits this board to our test and every year it receives rave reviews from nearly all of our testers. The Navigator is a floaty directional board thats an absolute blast in powder and a riot on manicured groomers, too. While its endless fun for advanced rippers looking to cruise, its also intermediate-friendly and easy to ride thanks to a forgiving, medium flex, a maneuverable, rockered nose, reliable camber underfoot, and lightweight core construction. If youre looking to add a smooth operator of a powder board to your quiver for a bargain price, look no further.

　　Black Diamond Storm 500-R Rechargeable Headlamp for $56 ($76) If youre like me, you lose headlamps all the time (ironic, when you think about it) or leave them turned on all night, burning through AAA batteries in short order. Black Diamonds Storm 500-R saves you money two ways. First, its on sale for 25% off at Black Diamond for Black Friday. Secondly, its stocked with a BD 2400 lithium-ion battery thats rechargeable via micro-USB—so you wont need to add more AAA carcasses to your battery graveyard. Most importantly, the headlamp is lightweight, reliable, and simple to operate.

　　POC Obex BC MIPS Helmet for $135 ($203) Many skiers and snowboarders dont replace their helmets as often as they should. Upgrade your current cranial protection policy with POCs Obex BC Mips helmet, currently available for up to 50% off at Backcountry. Ive had my fair share of head injuries snowboarding and am incredibly picky with helmets, but I feel confident in POCs solid polycarbonate shell construction. I also always opt for helmets with a Mips liner to reduce rotational forces in the event of a crash. Plus, the vents are adjustable, the earpads are protective and comfortable, and the BC version of this helmet also sports an NFC ID chip that you can load with your medical information.

　　Smith 4D Mag ChromaPop Goggles for $204 ($296) Goggles are unfortunately somewhat disposable: easy to scratch or lose, despite the high price tags. Waiting for a deep discount to snag a new pair is the pro move. Smiths 4D Mag goggles are currently up to 40% off at Backcountry, and they have a uniquely curved lens that boosts your field of view on the slopes. Personally, I dig these goggles because I have a medium-sized face, and Im not always a huge fan of XL goggles. The 4D Mag sports a mid-sized frame but gives you outsized peripherals thanks to that innovative lens design. And speaking of lenses, Smiths contrast-enhancing, crystal-clear magnetic lenses go head-to-head with any optics brands premium offerings.

　　Arc’Teryx Mens Alpha Parka for $700 ($1,000) Theres puffy warm, and then theres parka warm. ArcTeryxs Alpha is the latter—and its 30% off. This massive marshmallow of a parka is generously packed with RDS-certified, 850-fill goose down thats warm as hell when the sun disappears. Built to withstand the rigors of frigid belays in shady river canyons, the Gore-Tex Infinium outer shell is also water-resistant, breathable, and durable. Whenever Im going winter camping, this is the first piece I pack–its perfect for hanging around camp and comfortably plowing through chores. In a worst-case scenario, its the ultimate emergency layer.

　　Mountain Hardwear Womens Kor AirShell Hoodie for $75 ($150) The best way to describe Mountain Hardwears Kor AirShell? Imagine your coziest hooded sweatshirt and go-to tech shell met in your closet, fell hood over heels for one another, and nine months later, a lightweight lovechild popped out. A far cry from the crinkly, loud, plasticky windbreakers of yesteryear, Mountain Hardwears Kor AirShell is deliciously quiet. The nylon ripstop fabric is wind-resistant, breathable, durable, incredibly comfortable, and, most surprisingly, soft to the touch. While this shell isnt the right choice when rains in the forecast, its ideal for breezy hikes and after-work trail runs, and its a wonderful addition to any outdoor enthusiasts wardrobe. Im just as happy napping in the AirShell on airplanes as I am scrambling up ridgelines in my backyard Sierra. For a limited time, ladies can score the hooded version for 50% off, while gents can get the lighter, hoodless full-zip for half off right now.

　　Mountain Hardwear Mens Ghost Whisperer 2 Hooded Down Jacket for $144 ($360) Steep and Cheap, which reliably lives up to its name, has clearance items on sale for up to 70% off right now. Somewhere deep in the thousands—yes, thousands—of deals, hides a 60 percent-off Ghost Whisperer 2 from Mountain Hardwear. The hooded puffy features a 10-denier ripstop shell thats stuffed with high-quality 800-fill, hydrophobic goose down. It provides significant warmth for weight, considering the mens version comes in at just over a half pound. Both the mens and womens versions are steeply discounted. My Ghost Whisperer from a few years ago is still going strong, and Ill probably grab another to keep as backup.

　　Ortovox LiTRIC Tour S 28L Avabag Backpack for $$1,040 ($1,300) As a peripatetic powderhound, Im a vocal proponent of electric airbags. Theyre way less stressful to travel with than their compressed air counterparts (no pesky filling of cylinders upon arrival at your destination), theyre easy to test-fire, and you can get multiple deployments off a single charge. But avalanche airbags, especially electronic ones, are expensive as hell, and saving a good chunk on high-end models goes a long way. Right now, the Litric Tour S 28L (and some other great finds) are on sale for 20% off. I spent three weeks splitboarding in Norway last spring testing the similarly-designed Ortovox Tour 40, and I was seriously impressed with the Litric supercapacitor system. Its compact, lightweight, intuitive, and, by my count, trustworthy, while Ortovoxs backpack design is minimalistic-yet-practical.

　　ArcTeryx Womens Atom Hoody for $255 ($300) My touring partner swears by this ArcTeryx insulator, and I totally get it (I actually borrowed it this week). A synthetic mid-layer thats wind-resistant and breathable is a cheat code on the skin track, and that pretty much describes the Atom Hoody. Packed with 60 grams of synthetic CoreLoft Compact insulation thats warm when wet and breathable when youre huffing and puffing, the Atom is built for big missions in the mountains. It has an adjustable, helmet-compatible hood, two hand pockets, a hidden internal chest zip, and comfy, reliable cuffs. One of her favorite aspects is simply the fabric itself: a stretchy, lightweight, soft, and moisture-resistant 20-denier nylon.

　　Oyuki Toya Down Insulator Pant for $135 ($180) Zip-off pants are cool. But these Oyuki insulated zip-off pants, designed in the powder-blessed holy land of Hokkaido, transcend cool with a relaxed fit, 60 grams of recycled down, and a recycled shell material. Just imagine: youve just skied Japow all day, and now youre soaking in an onsen. Just before you turn into a prune, you emerge from the burbling waters, then slip into these puffy trousers. Reborn, relaxed, and unequivocally stylin, you meander to a convenience store for some mouthwatering fried chicken, onigiri, matcha treats, and other outrageous and affordable delicacies. Ok. Maybe youre just hanging out at the local mountain. These are still the coolest aprés pants youll see in the parking lot.

　　My Medic MyFAK for $136 ($170) No matter your outdoor activity of choice, having a decent, well-stocked first aid kit—and knowing how to use it—is obligatory. My Medics first aid kits are all 20% off this Black Friday, including their comprehensive MyFAK. This burly first aid kit is remarkably compact, considering it comes stocked with over 115 medical essentials, including typical must-haves like bandages and blister strips. It also includes a few survival necessities, like a space blanket and water purification tablets. And in case you need a crash course in first aid? The MyFak comes with a free online training course (although an in-person WFA or WFR  isnt a bad idea, either).

　　Rocky Talkie 5W Radio for $144 ($180) Im a huge fan of Rocky Talkies—these compact communicators come in handy year-round, whether youre climbing, skiing, rafting, or backpacking. This is the first time Rocky Talkies 5 Watt Radio has gone on sale. The 5W Radio is beefier than the ultra-compact, 2-watt Mountain Radio (9.1 ounces to the Mountain Radios 6.5), but it offers up to three miles more coverage in mountainous terrain. Its also fully waterproof (the Mountain Radio is splash and snowproof, according to the brand, a claim I heavily co-sign) and has better battery life. The GMRS radio can also pick up weather updates, monitor dual channels, and access repeater channels; however, with great power comes great responsibility. The 5W does require a license to use (its $35 and easy enough) and isnt permitted in Canada. If thats a dealbreaker for you, theres no shame in sticking with the Mountain Radio, my go-to for backcountry skiing.