--- title: "Bass Pro Shops Pre-Black Friday Sale: Optics, Garmin Watches, and Hunting Gear" description: "Save real money on gear we've tested and recommend during Bass Pro Shop's Pre-Black Friday Sale." date: "2026-11-12" modified: "2026-11-12" authors: - name: "Scott Einsmann" job_title: "Executive Gear Editor" link: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/authors/scott-einsmann.md" url: "https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/bass-pro-pre-black-friday-2026/" categories: - "Gear" - "Hunting Gear" tags: - "Gear Reviews" --- # Bass Pro Shops Pre-Black Friday Sale: Optics, Garmin Watches, and Hunting Gear ![Justin La Vigne checks out the stats of his hike.]() *Justin La Vigne* Black Friday is two weeks away, but Bass Pro has already marked down more than 2,000 items in its Pre-Black Friday sale. The biggest deals are on gear we've tested. The [Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED,]() which won Best Features in our hiking watch test, is $500 off. The [Burris Eliminator 6](), our Best Electronic Rifle Scope, is $500 off too. And the [Wicked Ridge Raider 400](), one of our picks for the best crossbows for the money, is $100 off. We went through the whole sale, picked the deals that matter most during deer season, and checked every price against other retailers. Prices were checked on Nov. 12 and can change. ## The Top 10 Bass Pro Pre-Black Friday Deals 1. **[Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 51mm GPS Smartwatch]()**: $599.99 (compare to $1,099.99). Best Features in our [hiking watch test](). The 51mm model gets topo maps, a built-in flashlight, and up to 29 days of battery. The best recent price we found elsewhere was about $767 for the smaller 47mm model. 2. **[Burris Eliminator 6 4-20x52 Rifle Scope]()**: $1,999.98 (was $2,499.99). Best Electronic Rifle Scope in our [rifle scope test](). It ranges deer to 1,400 yards and shows your holdover in the reticle. Graf's is $2,499.99. 3. **[Wicked Ridge Raider 400 ACUdraw De-Cock Crossbow Package]()**: $599.97 (was $699.97). One of our [best crossbows for the money](), shooting 378 fps in our test. Lancaster Archery is $799.99. 4. **[Moultrie Edge 4 Cellular Trail Camera 2-Pack]()**: $149.98 (was $229.99). Two 40MP cell cams for $75 each, with AI buck detection. Public Lands is $199.99. 5. **[Tactacam Defend Cellular Security Camera 2-Pack]()**: $169.99 (was $289.99). Watch a camp, gate, or equipment shed from your phone. We [recommended it as a gift for hunters](). Matches Home Depot. 6. **[Garmin Enduro 3]()**: $799.99 (was $899.99). Solar charging and weeks of battery for long backcountry hunts. Matches Best Buy. 7. **[Athlon Argos G2 HD Binoculars]()**: $164.98 to $194.98 depending on size (was up to $259.99). ED-level coatings for under $200. OpticsPlanet has the 10x42 at $183.99, and EuroOptic is $229.99. 8. **[Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD Binoculars]()**: from $149.97 for the 8x42 (was $159.97), and no more than $174.97 for the 10x42. Graf's has the 10x42 at $199.99 on clearance, and EuroOptic is $249.99. 9. **[Burris Droptine 3-9x40 Rifle Scope]()**: $111.98 (was $139.99). A durable, budget deer scope with a Ballistic Plex reticle. Palmetto State Armory is $140.99. 10. **[Irish Setter Crosshair II Insulated Hunting Boots]()**: $129.98 (was $179.99). Waterproof, insulated boots for late-season stand hunting. They're only sold at Bass Pro and Cabela's, and this is $50 off their regular price. ## Author Scott Einsmann is *Outdoor Life’s* gear editor. He oversees the gear team’s editors and writers who are subject matter experts in bows, knives, hunting, fishing, backpacking, and more. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two bird dogs. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]()