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GORUCK Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

November 11, 2025 BlackerFriday.com Leave a comment

Updated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025: If you’re eyeing new rucking gear or training equipment, Black Friday is usually the best time of year to buy from GORUCK. Based on previous sales, here’s a look at what you can expect this year: from sale dates to discount levels, types of gear typically offered, and specific examples of last year’s deals.

Black Friday 2025 Sale Start and End Dates

This year, GORUCK’s Black Friday sale is expected to begin on Monday, November 24, 2025, which is three days before Thanksgiving. That lines up with their 2024 timing, and unless they change their approach, you’ll probably see the sale go live early that morning (Eastern Time) on goruck.com.

The sale is expected to run through Cyber Monday, ending on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST, or until things sell out.

Expected Discount Levels

If you’re wondering how deep the discounts will go, here’s what we know based on last year’s sale. GORUCK offered up to 60% off select items across various categories including. That included:

Rucker 4.0 – Up to 35% off, varied by size (20L, 25L, 33L) and color
Ruck Plate Carrier (RPC) – Up to 20% off
Sand Ruck Plates – Up to 30% off
Training Sandbags & Sand KettleBells – Up to 30% off
Sand Medicine Balls – Up to 20% off
Sand Tombstones – Up to 40% off
Sand Jerry Can – Up to 30% off

Most items fell somewhere in the 20% to 40% off range, with some outliers going higher—especially for clearance gear or discontinued styles.

Items That Might Not Be Included

While GORUCK usually puts a broad selection on sale, not every item is guaranteed to be discounted. Things that might be excluded include:

New releases from fall or early winter 2025/2026
Limited-edition gear or collaborations
GR3 or Special Editions of their rucks
Some of the newest apparel styles

In short, if it launched recently or is a limited-run item, it might not be part of the Black Friday markdowns.

Shipping and Returns During the Sale

GORUCK usually keeps shipping policies the same during Black Friday. In the U.S., they typically offer free shipping on orders over a certain threshold (around $75–$100). During high-volume sales like Black Friday, though, fulfillment can take a little longer.

Returns are generally accepted on new, unused items, but some items marked as Final Sale (especially big discounts or clearance gear) may not be returnable. Check the product page before purchasing if you’re not sure.

Last Year’s Black Friday Ad

Black Friday Ad History

Here is GORUCK’s archive of previous Black Friday ads. You can view and compare the deals to those offered this year. Enjoy!

2024: Page 1 and 2.
2023: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
2022: Page 1, 2 and 3.
2021: Page 1 and 2.
2020: Page 1 and 2.
2019: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2018: Page 1.
2017: Page 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2016: Page 1, 2 and 3.
2015: Page 1, 2 and 3.

Questions & Comments

What’s your favorite GORUCK bag? Let us know in the comments below.

GoDaddy Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

November 11, 2025 BlackerFriday.com Leave a comment

Updated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025: If you’ve been waiting for a big GoDaddy Black Friday deal in 2025, you might want to adjust your expectations. Just like in previous years, GoDaddy isn’t planning any special Black Friday promotions this year. That might seem unusual, especially with so many tech companies offering big discounts around this time. But there are a few clear reasons why they’ve chosen to skip it.

They Don’t Typically Do Black Friday

GoDaddy hasn’t really participated in Black Friday in recent years. It’s not just a 2025 decision—it’s a pattern. While many competitors run big, limited-time promotions, GoDaddy tends to stick with year-round pricing and the occasional general discount. If you check past years, you’ll notice they’ve rarely made a big push for Black Friday specifically.

Focus on Consistent Pricing

One reason they likely skip Black Friday is their pricing model. GoDaddy already runs ongoing promotions throughout the year on godaddy.com, especially for first-time domain and hosting buyers. These deals are often similar to what other companies might call a “sale.” Rather than driving traffic with a short-term discount, GoDaddy spreads out its promotions to attract customers at any time, not just during the holiday rush.

Their Market Is Less Seasonal

Unlike retail companies that rely heavily on the holiday shopping season, GoDaddy’s products—like domains, hosting, and website tools—aren’t really tied to holiday demand. People buy domains when they start a business or launch a project, not just because it’s November. That makes a one-time Black Friday push less effective for them.

Customer Behavior Doesn’t Depend on Sales

GoDaddy has a steady flow of customers year-round. Their services are more need-based than impulse-based. That’s very different from industries like fashion or electronics, where Black Friday discounts can drive massive spikes in purchases. Since GoDaddy’s customers usually come looking for something specific, price cuts aren’t the main driver.

Final Thoughts

In short, GoDaddy not doing a Black Friday sale in 2025 isn’t a surprise. It’s consistent with what they’ve done in the past. Their approach is more about offering steady deals all year, not pushing big, seasonal discounts. If you’re looking for a domain or hosting, you’ll likely find the same offers before, during, or after Black Friday.

Black Friday Ad History

Was GoDaddy’s Black Friday sale last year better, worse or the same as this year’s sale? View and compare the older ads below to find out.

2024: No sale this year.
2023: No sale this year.
2022: No sale this year.
2021: Page 1.
2020: Page 1.
2019: Page 1.
2018: Page 1 and 2.

Questions & Comments

Find any really good web hosting deals now available or coming for this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend? Then leave the details in the comments below.

GNC Black Friday 2025 Sale – What to Expect & When

November 11, 2025 BlackerFriday.com Leave a comment

Updated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025: Whether you’re a long-time GNC customer or thinking of trying them out for the first time, here’s a breakdown of what to expect from this year’s Black Friday sale: what kind of deals we’re likely to see, which products are worth buying, how much you might save, and how to make the most of it.

Expected Sale Dates for Black Friday 2025

GNC doesn’t typically wait until actual Black Friday to launch its deals. In fact, the sale has started earlier and earlier each year. Based on past years, including 2023 and 2024, the sale has kicked off on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. That lines up with Tuesday, November 25, 2025 this year.

Expect the sale to run through the weekend and end on Cyber Monday, which falls on December 1, 2025. That gives you about a week to shop, though popular items and sizes might sell out earlier—especially things like best-selling proteins, greens, and multivitamins.

How the Sale Typically Works

The main format GNC uses during Black Friday is “Buy One, Get One 50% Off,” or BOGO 50%. You’re usually not restricted to identical items. It’s typically a mix-and-match setup across categories. So, you could buy one product from their Diet Support section and pair it with a Multivitamin or a Protein powder and still get the deal.

In previous years, this BOGO 50% covered most of the store, both in physical retail locations and online at gnc.com. GNC doesn’t usually require a code for these deals either, which makes the checkout process simple. Just add the items to your cart and the discount applies automatically.

Discount Levels and Pricing

The BOGO 50% off offer works out to an effective discount of 25% off per item if you buy in pairs (one full price, one half off). It’s not the deepest discount you’ll find in the supplement world during Black Friday, but it’s solid, especially since it applies to newer or premium products that usually aren’t marked down any other time of the year.

Occasionally, GNC will also include other bonus offers during this time, like:

“Buy 2, Get 1 Free” on select vitamins or specialty items
Flat percent-off discounts (e.g., 20% off entire order with code—more likely to happen online)
Free shipping on all online orders with no minimum
Free gifts with certain purchases (e.g., branded shakers or samples)

Examples of Sale Items from Last Year

To give you a better idea of what might show up this year, here are some actual examples from GNC’s 2024 Black Friday Sale:

Beyond Raw Lit Pre-Workout (30 servings)
Regular: $44.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $67.48 → $33.74 each
GNC Mega Men Multivitamin (90 caplets)
Regular: $24.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $37.49 → $18.74 each
GNC Total Lean Shake (16 servings)
Regular: $34.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $52.48 → $26.24 each
Alani Nu Balance Supplement
Regular: $49.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $74.98 → $37.49 each
GNC Pro Performance Whey Protein (5 lbs)
Regular: $64.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $97.48 → $48.74 each
Green Superfood Powder by GNC Earth Genius
Regular: $39.99
BOGO 50% Deal: 2 for $59.98 → $29.99 each

Chances are good that many of these same products will return this year with similar pricing.

What Might Not Be a Great Deal

While the sale covers a lot, not every item is worth rushing to buy. Here are a few categories to be cautious with:

1. Clearance or Discontinued Items

These might be excluded from the BOGO promo or final sale only. They can still be a deal, but check expiration dates.

2. High-Priced Single Items

Buying two of something expensive just to get 50% off one might not be smart if you don’t need both. GNC doesn’t always let you mix different flavors or sizes for the BOGO, so read the fine print.

3. Third-Party Brands

Some big names like MuscleTech, Ghost, or Optimum Nutrition might have their own sales elsewhere (Amazon, Vitamin Shoppe, brand websites) that beat GNC’s prices, even with BOGO 50%.