Deep Deals

If you haven't noticed, the days are getting shorter and the weather's getting colder. Both are signs that winter is approaching. For those of you that enjoy winter sports like skiing, snowboarding or mountaineering, it's time to take a look at your gear and make sure you have what you need for the coming season.

If you're like me and happen to be strapped for cash, don't fret.

Several discount websites have been formed by online retailers to sell their overstocked items. For those interested in outdoor gear, Steep and Cheap and Whiskey Militia offer a great selection of the best deals around.

Each site works a little differently, but both sell one item at a time at a drastically reduced rate until it sells out. And when I say drastically reduced, I don't mean your typical 20%- 30% off. To give you a better idea of the savings, currently on Whiskey Militia is a pair of Spy Lebaron Sunglasses normally sold for $104.90, on sale for $28.89!

Another site, Gear Engine, offers deals on merchandise that has been returned to stores or listed by other users as in "good as new" or "gently used" condition. This site commonly offers more than 70% off, but buyers must act quickly because each item "expires" after only a few minutes.

So whether you've been hunting for a good deal on a certain item for months, or are just looking for a place to spend some extra cash, these websites will make sure you get double your money's worth.