Steep & Cheap, part of Backcountry, sells discounted outdoor clothing, footwear and gear for hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, biking and climbing, from brands such as Patagonia and The North Face.
Its sale price guarantee matters most: if your item drops in price within 30 days, the store credits the difference.
Steep & Cheap covers clothing and gear for men, women and kids, down to toddler and infant sizes. Beyond hiking and snow sports, its activity sections reach into fly fishing, paddling, running, surfing and travel. Camping shoppers will find tents, sleeping bags and pads, while the winter side runs from skis, bindings and snowboards to helmets, goggles and avalanche safety equipment.
Brands on the site include Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Burton, Smith, Rossignol, Castelli and Shimano, plus Backcountry's own label. A team of so-called Gearheads answers product questions by email, chat or phone, and shoppers can set price alerts on items they are watching.
When shoppers look for Steep & Cheap coupons
Steep & Cheap coupon searches peak in November, about 1.5× a typical month, and dip lowest in September.
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US Google searches, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Search interest, not sales.
Does Steep & Cheap offer free shipping?
Yes. The announcement bar showed free standard shipping over $200; the store says these thresholds change and skip Alaska, Hawaii, PO boxes and oversized items.
How long does Steep & Cheap shipping take?
orders placed before 3pm MST usually ship the same day; standard delivery takes 3-5 business days and economy 5-10 after shipment.
Does Steep & Cheap price match?
an identical new item at a current lower price on a US-based, non-auction retailer's site gets matched; after buying, you have 48 hours to ask.
What payment methods does Steep & Cheap accept?
Affirm and Sezzle are both listed in the help center.
More about shopping at Steep & Cheap
Sale price guarantee
a price drop within 30 days earns a credit for the difference, if the same size and color is still in stock.
Shipping abroad
some goods ship to some countries, but not to Switzerland or EU/EEA states, and duties and taxes apply.
Gift cards
e-Gift Certificates are sold through a footer link.
From Steep & Cheap's own pages, read Oct 13, 2026.
Steep & Cheap's code box position isn't on the pages read, so look for it in checkout before you pay.
Much of the catalog is already marked down, with clearance up to 70% off, and the pages read don't say whether a code applies on top of those prices.
If a code fails on a sale jacket, the price match and the 30-day sale price guarantee are the other routes to a lower price.
A code that drops your total under $200 can also cost you free standard shipping.
Return terms weren't stated on the pages read, so check the help center before buying a final-sale item.
More ways to save at Steep & Cheap
Start in the deepest deals section, where everything is at least 70% off, then check clearance and brand sales such as Smith goggles, sunglasses and helmets at up to 60% off.
Keep your order number handy for 30 days: if the price falls, Steep & Cheap credits the gap.
If another US retailer lists the same new item for less, a Gearhead can match it by phone or email.
Affirm or Sezzle spread the cost of a big ski purchase.
Steep & Cheap questions, answered
What happens if a Steep & Cheap item goes on sale after you buy it?
If an item goes on sale within 30 days of purchase, the store credits the difference. The same size and color must still be in stock.
How fast does Steep & Cheap ship?
Orders placed before 3pm MST usually ship the same day. Standard delivery then takes 3-5 business days and economy 5-10 business days.
Can Steep & Cheap orders be paid over time?
The help center lists Affirm and Sezzle for paying later.
Does Steep & Cheap ship to Europe?
Steep & Cheap doesn't ship to Switzerland or EU/EEA states. Some goods ship to some other countries, with customs, duties and taxes on top.