The 17 best deals on clothing
Black Friday Deals on All You Need to Stay Wet and Dry During the Winter: Selected Topics from Scott Gilbertson’s The Last of Us
If you enjoy the outdoors, there are a variety of outdoor activities to choose from. But they’re also expensive, especially in the winter, when you need to factor in everything you need in order to not freeze to death. Black Friday gives you the chance to stock up on all the gear you need while also saving money. Below, you’ll find a variety of great deals on all the gear that keeps us warm and dry while we’re traipsing around outside.
Scott Gilbertson will be writing a book about the O.G. material after the holiday. He picked out the manliest jacket, which is the waxed canvas trucker from The Last of Us. It is the only jacket that will repel zombie blood from your flannel or hoodie, as you fight to save the ones you love.—Adrienne So.
This is our favorite everyday rain jacket. The outside is made from 100 percent rubberized PVC, complete with a cotton and polyester lining that’s comfortable. It has double-welded seams that keep water out, the hood is large enough for a large beanie or baseball cap, and it’s roomy enough to layer a down vest under it. It’s recommended for people who dread having to re-waterproof their rain jackets every season in a rainy climate.
If you enjoy hiking, look no further than the Arc’teryx Beta Jacket. It is thinner and lighter, but also has a new Gore-Tex expanded polyethylene (ePE) Membrane that helps keep wind and rain out, while also letting sweat escape. In addition to the ePE membrane, there’s a soft backer fabric, recycled nylon face fabric, and a C0 DWR coating (which refers to the total absence of harmful fluorocarbons. The 30 percent off sale is currently on the Arc’teryx website.
If you live in an area where you can get away with skipping a coat, the Teca Fleece is a good choice. It’s thin and breathable but still leaves room for additional layers. The flexible material won’t make you feel restricted. The colorblocking design adds a nice, retro touch too.
I have been running for miles every day to escape my family (haha, just kidding, I love you!) and I realize I need more merino wool base layers if I’m not going to do laundry every day. The heavy-duty seams are something that will not rub if you wear it under a pack. I layer this under the running jacket above on sub-30 degree days.
This hoodie does have a sporty look to it, but it’s not so tight that you can’t layer underneath it. It has a hood, thumb loops, and zippable tall neck. It’s great for both biking and doing yard work when the temperature is slightly cooler outside. To see the discount at checkout, you have to use the code “ADVENTUREINCLUDED”.
I can see that I’m on a bit of a manly kick here (we will let my spouse deal with this later). Filson is also holding a Black Friday sale. The company is known for its jackets, but we also like the hoodie, which is 40 percent off. Chris said his one from the same year has held true to its shape and survived so many camping and fishing trips.
If this hoodie looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve seen it on your TikTok For You Page. Both the body and ribbing are comprised of over 70 percent cotton, so it’s more breathable than polyester hoodies. The fit, with it’s exaggerated crop, huge sleeves, and unique scuba hood that’s big enough to swallow the whole head and zip over your face, is the highlight here.
This hoodie is ideal for those who want an oversized fit. Nena Farrell told WIRED that the PopFlex Cloud does not make her look like a marshmallows looking for a campfire. The waist gathers nicely, while the drop shoulders and large hood drape over your body but still retain its form and structure. It looks good with leggings, well-fitting jeans, and comes in a bunch of great colors.
The Perfect Pant: A BEACH OF THE ORIGIN OF PERIOD AND THE BEST CHOICE Climbing TECHNIQUE
The Perfect Pant is a title in our guide to best climbing gear. They’re made of 100 percent organic cotton, so they’re very hard-wearing and feel super comfortable thanks to the elasticated waist and diamond-shaped crotch gusset. Pro tip: The women’s and men’s versions are basically the same, so if you’re a woman, buy the men’s pants a size smaller.—Adrienne So
Outdoor activewear company Prana is currently holding a big Black Friday sale, and I’m considering buying another pair of these leggings (both reviewer Nena Farrell and I own these and they are in our Gifts for Mom guide). I don’t have the patience for yoga or the mental stability to do it, but I wear these to force myself to work harder in the gym. It’s hard to understand how soft these leggings are, they feel like wearing nothing at all. So.
This is the best bra that we have in our guide to merino wool, and I love it enough to rave about it. Branwyn is currently 25 percent off sitewide. It makes no sense to wear all-organic everything for your sweaters, jeans, and jackets, while keeping possibly toxic dyes or materials on the garments that are closest to your skin. I can wear these on hiking or camping trips if I must simply dive into the water.
Source: The 17 Best Clothing Deals on Jackets, Socks, and More
The Best Running Shoes for the Holiday Season: Predictions from Stance, Alo, Zamberlan, and Rothy’s
We have an upcoming guide to the best running shoes that will be available on the heels of the holiday, but these are not included. I like Altra for the wide toe box, which lets my foot spread, and the zero drop from heel to toe, which means that my Achilles tendon flexes properly and I don’t give myself tendinitis on my long runs. It is possible to wear this option and run to the trails, run in the woods and get back home. So
Stance is holding a 30 percent off sale sitewide with the code CYBERWEEK. I want to only have to laundry twice a week in the winter, so I might get another three-pack of performance crew socks. They’re lightweight nylon and hold their shape excellently, wick sweat well, and don’t get wrinkled up in my shoe.—Adrienne So
Alo Yoga’s bestselling puffer jacket is 30 percent off, perfectly timed for the winter season. It’s also Alo’s warmest material, designed with water-resistant ripstop and a down alternative fill. It has side zip pockets, snap front buttons, and aremovable hood.
These are the best hiking boots I’ve ever tried. In the winter, they’re so light and comfortable, I wear them as my everyday shoes. Zamberlan’s last is better for my feet and ankle sizes than heat-molded boots, which the company says lasts up to 10 years. I plan to walk around a river all winter in the rain, to find out if my boots are still alive. So
Readers seem to agree that barefoot shoes are good for you. I have trouble accepting this reality because it’s very cold outside right now and also many barefoot shoes are startlingly ugly. These Lems boots, however, are waterproof, well-made, and do not openly scream, “I swap my blood with that of my 18-year-old son.” (I’m sorry. I’m kidding. Or am I?) We also like Xero shoes, which are currently 10-50 percent off sitewide.—Adrienne So
Everything at Rothy’s is 30 percent off, and the company is also holding a sale on Amazon. The shoes are made from recycled plastic bottles. They are keeping plastic out of landfills and the shoes are also durable. The company also has a recycling program so you can turn in your worn out shoes and get a new pair. Reviewer Julian Chokkattu loves them! They’re very comfortable!—Adrienne So.
I bought these leggings because I like to go to the gym, but my budget doesn’t allow it. They are great. The pockets are deep and hold my phone securely while I’m dying on the StairMaster, and the waistline doesn’t roll down. The leggings hold their shape all day. I did get a hole on the back of one of my pairs, but I think it was due to user error (also known as long press-on nails). There are a number of fun colors and longline bras that make me feel more put together at the gym for less than you’d think. Right now you could get a whole outfit for $37, which is a very good deal.
These SpanxShape Booty Boost Leggings will be featured in our soon-to-be-published guide to the best leggings. I think the booty boost leggings are better for my spin and hot pilates classes because of their seamless design, quick-dry fabric and built-in bum lift. The full-length version is half off for $48, and if you prefer longer leggings in the wintertime, they’re also squat proof. The entire collection of Booty Boost is 50% off for Cyber Monday: the flared pant, flare jumpsuit, bike short, and more. It’s important to make sure you size up,Spanx are tight. There are girls who call it “Botayna Chokrane.”
The fast-selling hoodie is TikTok. Editor Adrienne So loves the fluffiness of the stitching. It runs small, so I’d recommend going up one size for a standard fit, or two sizes for a baggy, Gen Z-approved aesthetic. If you’re after a matching set, the Cozy Fleece Mega Sweatpant is on sale for $60 off.
Some demands come with being a WIRED gear writer. Many of us are into outdoor activities, like climbing, running, skiing, camping, or biking. The sports are expensive, and you need specialized clothing to not freeze to death. All of that includes the time we spend rearranging boxes and forcing our spouses to help us unbox TVs. It’s a rough life, but someone
Do you, too, want people to look at you and think, “That person spends most of their time swinging kettle bells and watching videos of self-driving cars?” Thanks to Cyber Monday, you can. Here are the best deals on our favorite fashion finds that also keep us warm and dry while traipsing around outside.