Shop 35+ of the best early Black Friday deals on outdoor gear

Black Friday proper doesn't actually occur until Nov. 28 this year, but as in years past, plenty of deals started rolling in in early November. You may not think of the Black Friday season as a time to grab outdoor gear, but you'd be surprised how many big price drops we're already seeing on everything from portable power stations and outdoor speakers to coolers and hydration essentials.

Whether you want to gear up for cold weather adventures, stock up for next spring, or grab some holiday gifts for great prices, 'tis the season to score outdoor deals. We'll be tracking all of the best outdoor deals below as we get closer to Black Friday and update the list with any new price drops. We're still waiting to see some popular items get the real deal treatment — like LifeStraw personal water filters, Coleman tents and camping gear, and action cameras from DJI and GoPro. So be sure to check back as we get deeper into the holiday season and follow along with Mashable's coverage of every category in our Black Friday hub.

Best early Black Friday outdoor deal

Why we like it

A solid mid-range power station, the small and mighty Explorer 2000 v2 is lightweight enough (under 40 pounds) to carry with you on camping trips, boating, tailgating, and other outdoor adventures. It's also equipped with 2,042Wh capacity, which makes it powerful enough to serve as a home battery backup in emergencies as well. That's enough power to keep your fridge running for over a day, heat up a meal in the microwave, and brew plenty of cups of coffee. It packs three AC outlets, one USB-A port, and two USB-C ports, as well as a built-in light and super-charge emergency mode on board for a variety of needs. With $800 off, it's down to its best price on record ahead of Black Friday.

Best outdoor speaker deal

Why we like it

A quality Bluetooth speaker makes a great companion in the great outdoors and the JBL Charge 6 is our favorite. It's powerful enough to be used for an outdoor party, but still lightweight enough at just 2 pounds to tote around. It even comes with a handy removable strap for ultra portability. Plus, as its name suggests, it can charge other devices via USB-C. We don't love that it's $20 more than its predecessor at $199.95, but this early Black Friday deal drops it to a more palatable $129.95 at both Amazon and Best Buy.

Early Black Friday portable power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 240D — $138.99 $209 (save $70.01)

• EcoFlow Trail 300 DC — $146 $249 (save $103 + get a free ECOFLOW Camping Lamp)

• Anker Solix C300 DC — $157.99 $249.99 (save $92)

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $259 (save $100)

• EcoFlow River 2 — $179 $239 (save $60)

• Anker Solix C300 — $209.99 $299 (save $89.01)

• EcoFlow River 3 Plus — $269 $299 (save $30)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $397.99 $799 (save $401.01)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $399 $799 (save $400 + get a free Jackery Carrying Case Bag)

• Anker Solix C800 Plus — $349 $649 (save $300)

• Bluetti Elite 200 v2 — $799 $1,699 (save $900)

• Anker Solix C1000 with 400W Solar Panel — $929 $1,998 (save $1,069)

• Anker Solix F2000 — $949 $1,999 (save $1,050)

• DJI Power 2000 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200 with on-page coupon)

• Bluetti Apex 300 — $1,399 $2,399 (save $1,000)

Early Black Friday cooler deals

• Coleman Vintage Steel Belted cooler — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• RTIC Ultra-Light hard cooler (32-quart) — $143.10 $159 (save $15.90 + get a free RTIC Essential Tumbler)

• Yeti Tundra 35 — $220 $275 (save $55)

• Yeti Tundra 65 — $300 $375 (save $75)

• Yeti Tundra 110 — $440 $550 (save $110)

Early Black Friday hydration deals

• Owala FreeSip Twist (24-ounce) — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Yeti Rambler travel mug (20-ounce) — $30.40 $38 (save $7.60)

• Waterdrop Gravity Water Filter Straw — $31.99 $42.99 (save $11 with on-page coupon)

• Stanley Quencher H2.0 tumbler (30-ounce) — $35 $40 (save $5)

• Yeti Rambler travel mug (30-ounce) — $33.60 $42 (save $8.40)

• Yeti Rambler bottle (46-ounce) — $44 $55 (save $11)

Early Black Friday outdoor speaker deals

• Anker Soundcore 2 — $29.44 $44.99 (save $15.55)

• Sony ULT Field 1 — $89 $139.99 (save $50.99)

• Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

• JBL Charge 6 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Sony ULT Field 5 — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

More early Black Friday outdoor deals

• Energizer LED Headlamp Pro (2-pack) — $14.58 $21.99 (save $7.41)

• Gerber Gear Pack Hatchet — $32.10 $45 (save $12.90)

• Charbroil The Big Easy Oil-Less Turkey Fryer — $116.99 $179.99 (save $63)

• Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel outdoor pizza oven — $348.95 $399 (save $50.05)

• Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 — $399.98 $499.99 (save $100.01)