Black Friday Prepping Deals [2023]
Alright ya’ll, most of the Black Friday prepping deals are in full swing! This is now the 5th year our team has brought you the best deals of the season!
Black Friday has become one of the best times of the year to buy stuff. “Doorbusters” lure us in to kick start their holiday shopping. Prepping supplies are no exception. You can find all sorts of survival gear on sale during Black Friday. The downside of all this is obviously the traffic and the in-store ‘mobs’. I don’t particularly care to get caught up with any of that mess, and online deals have spread out past the traditional Cyber Monday- even into Black Friday itself.
If you do feel the need to go out into the insane crowds, we urge you to shop local and find good deals from the little guys. The crowds should be less, the deals just as good, and the money stays in your hometown. We scanned over all of the best survival and prepping finds and listed them below. So if you are making a wish list or have a few preppers to buy some Christmas presents for: check them out below!
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The Good Black Friday Prepping Deals
Big box stores and large retailers always have good deals around Black Friday. They are predictable around this time of year; they release their deals early and often so it’s best to find something you like early and pick it up as soon as it goes on sale.
Some of the stuff is Chinese junk- so don’t go on a spending spree without doing a little research. Use our guides and reviews on specific products that you may be looking for to add to your survival kits.
I like to narrow it down by checking out the sports and outdoor categories. It’s always changing based on stock and availability, so we can’t just list one good deal, but you can be sure they are out there. Camping lanterns, LED flashlights, backpacking packs, and gun holsters are a few of the deals I’ve found in the past.
Here are the good big-box and large retailers to check out this Black Friday:
5.11
You may have noticed this tactical apparel company’s stores popping up nearby- we had one open right near us.
They make solid gear that has earned some top picks in our reviews including:
You’ll need to check back each day, but they are offering MASSIVE discounts on the items we have listed above as ‘daily deals’.
eBay
They have a blanket 20% off now with code SAVINGSEASON and possibly even more sales once we get to the actual days.
Get prepped with these discounts:
- Bullion Deals (20% off)
- 12,000W Dual Fuel Generator (44% off)
- Emergency Bivvy (47% off)
- Lorex Outdoor Security Camera (23% off)
- Smart Watches (45% off)
- Arlo Security System (60% off)
Check out their deals and countdown here:
Amazon
Running sales Nov 17-27 this year, so there is even more time to pick up what you need.
Gear we’re keeping an eye on:
- Streamlight ProTac Flashlight – $67 (61% off)
- GearLight S1000 Flashlight 2-pack – $15 (50% off)
- Coleman Powerpack Camp Stove – $37 (37% off)
- Emergency Camp Radio – $17 (37% off)
- First Aid Kits – $23 (26-31% off)
- Venture Pal 40L Day Pack – $23 (with coupon)
- Teton Internal Frame 65L Backpack – $53 (33% off)
- LifeBivy Sleeping Bag – $16 (47% off)
- Folding Survival Stove – $17 (15% off)
- Solar Panels – $87 (13% off)
- Spec Ops Prybar – $19 (13% off)
- Cosori Dehydrator – $149 (with coupon)
Check out their deals and countdown here:
The Best Black Friday Prepping Deals
If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, knives are a prepper’s best friend- and the knife companies are going all out this year! We saw some massive deals on great quality steel so far in the weeks leading up to Black Friday, so we knew they would have something big planned for the big day.
SOG
Studies and Observations Group has some great deals right now and was strong in the weeks leading up to Black Friday. Our favorites include the:
- Kiku XR
- Flash AT
- Stout FLK
Plus the packs, tomahawks, multitools, and other gear aren’t bad at these prices.
Check out their Black Friday sale here:
CIVIVI
CIVIVI (and WE Knife if you have the budget) is having a solid sale on some of the best steel you can get from November 8 – December 18.
25% off of some of our favorite knives, plus plenty of free points to use for further discounts. We suggest picking up the:
- Praxis
- Elementum
- Baklash
Check out their Black Friday sale here:
BladeHQ
They aren’t direct from the manufacturer, but BladeHQ has been putting up some big discounts this season including:
- Spyderco
- Benchmade
- Boker
- Kizer
- Gerber
- Kershaw
Check out their Black Friday sale here:
The Insane Black Friday Prepping Deals
Long-term food storage kits are always tough to find on sale. Luckily, this year there are some insane deals that will let anyone stock up on solid food storage brands.
The recent conflicts and several other factors continue to shock their supply chain, but they are still shipping and have excellent sales lined up.
We’ve reviewed plenty of food storage brands, and you’ll find a few of these deals in our top picks: The Best Emergency Food Supplier.
Legacy Food Storage
Legacy always goes gangbusters on Black Friday. This year it’s 30% off their 60 serving buckets and 15% off any other food with code BFCM, ending Nov 28th.
Our favorites include:
- 60 Serving Entree Bucket – $164.50 (30% off)
- 16 Serving Sample Pack – $40.80 (15% off)
Check out their deals and countdown here:
Valley Food Storage
VFS is offering a blanket 20-50% off everything on their site. Use code BFCM25. Some of our favorites include:
- Bug Out Bag Kit – $119.99 (40% off)
- Sample Pack – $9.99 (41% off)
- Orange Survival Candy Carb Booster – $4.50 (75% off)
Check out their deals and countdown here:
Augason Farms
The cheapest food storage company proves they can go even lower:
- Vegetable Garden Seeds – $28.14 (63% off)
- Butter Powder #10 Can – $17.92 (58% off)
- Buttermilk Pancake #10 Can – $9.58 (54% off)
- Lasagna #10 Can – $17.29 (48% off)
- Banana Chips #10 Can – $15.98 (41% off)
- 106 Serving Variety Bucket – $56.97 (41% off)
- Bung Wrench Lid Tool – $6.38 (9% off)
The time to stock up is when the sun is shining (and the discounts are deep!) Check out their deals and countdown here:
Early Black Friday Prepping Deals
Black Friday sales have always crept early into Thanksgiving, unfortunately- but some sales are jumping the gun by several weeks. This is better for everyone, and the deals are already looking pretty good!
Walmart
Of course, Walmart would get started early- they were the original store to push the limits of the sale! Here’s what we’re looking at:
- TopVision Wired Video Security – 78% off
- TopVision Game Camera – 73% off
- Car Battery 6000A Jump Starter – 71% off
- Mooncast 0ºC Sleeping Bag – 63% off
- ReadyWise 100 serving food bucket – 60% off
- Mr. Heater Portable Buddy – 29% off
- Pulsar 12,000W Generator – 25% off
Check out their Black Friday deals here:
Mira Safety
Mira Safety is running deals from November 10-28 with the heaviest sales of the year. They are the leaders of CBRN PPE:
- Gas Masks (including the CM-6M) – 25% off
- Filters – 30% off
- Geiger Counters – 30% off
- Accessories – 20% off
You may recognize the CM-6M from our expansive gas mask review, as well as their powered air supplier from our PAPR review.
Check out their PPE deals here:
Harvest Right
All November long, the ones that brought freeze-drying technology home are bringing some solid savings on their new Pro models, ranging from $300-$500 off:
- Small Pro
- Medium Pro
- Large Pro
- XL Pro
They continue to top our freeze-dryer review with trusted quality and service.
Check out the deals here:
A Few More Sales
Black Friday sales are everywhere this year, and here are a few more relevant ones for preppers:
- MyMedic – 20% off IFAKs are nice, plus gifts and other deals are live.
- Palmetto State Armory – Tons of Black Friday AR deals, including a complete lower for $129 (was $350)
- Guns.com – They have some good deals on specific firearms and accessories but are really bringing it with the rebate on FN.
- MAGPUL – Good sales and free gifts when you order specific amounts.
The Final Word
Finding good deals for Black Friday or Cyber Monday can be fun and rewarding, but don’t lose track of the reason we are celebrating in the first place. Coming together with your family should come first if you are fortunate enough to have them around.
Be sure to also check out our round-up of the Cyber Monday exclusive prepping deals and a few of our Christmas gift guides:
- The 12 Best Survival Christmas Gifts
- The Best Prepper Christmas Gifts
- Best Survival Gift Ideas for Preppers
Let us know in the comments if you know of any other great deals we may have missed.
Keep exploring, stay prepared, and be safe.
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