Backcountry sells gear and clothing for skiing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, biking and climbing, mixing brands like Patagonia and The North Face with its own in-house labels.
Know the return split before you buy: unused gear in its original packaging earns a full refund, while used but undamaged gear gets store credit only, within 30 days.
Backcountry operates retail stores as well as its website, and its range reaches well past clothing into technical hardware: tents and sleep systems, climbing ropes, harnesses and protection, mountain, road, gravel and electric bikes with a build-your-own option, and overlanding equipment such as rooftop tents and roof racks. A kids' department covers infant through big-kid sizes, plus carriers and strollers.
Shoppers can ask the site's staff experts, known as Gearheads, for advice, and Backcountry Garage is a newer section devoted to gear discovery. The Summit Club+ membership returns 10% cash back on purchases, eligible items can be paid for with HSA or FSA funds, and the company has teamed up with EF Adventures on travel trips.
Past Backcountry sales
Fall SaleUsually: October (up to 40% off)Announced on
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Ski & Snowboard SaleUsually: October, ends Oct 31Announced on
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When shoppers look for Backcountry coupons
Backcountry coupon searches peak in November, about 1.7× a typical month, and dip lowest in July.
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Does Backcountry offer free shipping?
Yes. Carts over $69 ship free, so a small add-on can cost less than paying delivery on a lone item.
What is Backcountry's return policy?
Unused gear has 90 days for a full refund; the FedEx flat-rate label costs $8.99 unless you choose store credit.
Does Backcountry have a student discount?
Yes. Students who verify their status through ID.me get 20% off at Backcountry.
More about shopping at Backcountry
Can't be returned
Final sale, as-is, services and made-to-order items stay sold.
Text sign-up
Joining Backcountry's SMS alerts brings 15% off, delivered by text rather than email.
Summit Club+
Members earn 10% cash back on all purchases, along with other perks.
Store returns
Online orders can go back to any Backcountry store with proof of purchase.