Ultimate Outdoors

Yes. Ultimate Outdoors offers a military discount of 15% off online, claimed through the Defence Discount Service or a Blue Light Card, covering serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families on most full-price outdoor gear.

The latest Ultimate Outdoors offers and deals are listed on this page and updated regularly, so you can still save even on the days you don't want to bother with a discount code. Whether you're kitting out a family camping trip or replacing worn-out boots before a new posting, start with the offers below before you head to the checkout.

Does Ultimate Outdoors offer a military discount?

Ultimate Outdoors runs its forces discount through two routes rather than a single in-house scheme.
Ultimate Outdoors offers 15% off online, as listed alongside Hawkshead on the Defence Discount Service.

The Defence Discount Service is the official Ministry of Defence discount service.
Separately,
key workers can also save thanks to the Ultimate Outdoors Blue Light Card discount, with 15 per cent off full-price orders.

On the brand's own site, the discount is confirmed for organisations including the Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Card, with clear redemption instructions for both online and in-store shopping. The Ultimate Outdoors military discount applies to full-price items rather than sale stock, and like most forces discounts it cannot be combined with other promotional codes.
The offer is not exchangeable for cash and is non-transferable, returned items are refunded at the discounted price paid, this does not affect statutory rights, and the discount is not available on gift cards.

How to claim the Ultimate Outdoors military discount

1. Check the live Ultimate Outdoors offers listed on this page first, since some seasonal sales beat the standard forces discount percentage.
2. If shopping online with the Defence Discount Service,
   access your code via the Ministry of Defence
   and enter it at checkout.
3. If shopping in store with the Defence Discount Service,
   show your military ID
   at the till.
4. If you hold a Blue Light Card,
   register with and log into the Blue Light Card website to access your online code
   , or
   show your Blue Light card in store
   .
5. Apply the code before you pay.
   The offer must be applied at the point of sale and cannot be applied retrospectively.
6. Keep your military ID or Blue Light Card handy in case staff ask you to show it again at collection or delivery.

Who is eligible

Forces discounts through the Defence Discount Service are open to the Armed Forces, their families and veterans.
That means serving Regulars, Reservists, veterans and immediate family members can all apply for the online code through the Ministry of Defence or present ID in store. Blue Light Card eligibility extends to NHS staff and emergency services as well as the forces community, so spouses, partners and MOD civil servants who qualify for either scheme should be covered. Cadet force adult volunteers are generally accepted by both verification services, though it's worth checking current eligibility rules before you apply if you're unsure. The discount does not apply to gift cards and is not available on top of other promotions or price match requests.

Other ways to save at Ultimate Outdoors

Start with the Ultimate Outdoors offers and deals listed on this page, since these are refreshed regularly and sometimes outperform the standard military discount on sale lines. Beyond that, Ultimate Outdoors runs seasonal clearance events that can be worth checking before you apply a code.
At the time of writing, the retailer has up to 70 per cent off sleeping bags and 30 per cent off a range of tents.

Delivery is free on all orders over £80, saving £3.95 on standard shipping.

Large tents and bikes that need specialist delivery do have a £19.95 shipping fee regardless of how much you spend
, so factor that in if you're ordering bulky kit for a family trip. Duke of Edinburgh's Award members and leaders have their own scheme too:
if you are a Duke of Edinburgh member or leader, you can save at Ultimate Outdoors, with members getting 15 per cent off expedition kit
and leaders saving on selected recommended items. NHS staff can also claim a discount through Blue Light Card verification in the same way as the forces community.

About Ultimate Outdoors

Ultimate Outdoors provides technical clothing and equipment from over 400 brands, including The North Face, Rab, Jack Wolfskin and Berghaus.
It's a go-to for forces families because the range covers everything from hiking boots and waterproofs to tents, rucksacks and camping accessories, which suits the unpredictable mix of postings, exercises and family holidays that service life brings. The combination of recognised brands and a forces discount makes it a sensible stop before kitting out for a new role or a weekend away with the kids.

Ultimate Outdoors military discount FAQs

Is there a Ultimate Outdoors veterans discount?

Yes.
Forces discounts cover the Armed Forces, their families and veterans
through the Defence Discount Service, and veterans with a valid Blue Light Card can also claim the equivalent 15% saving.

Can I use a Blue Light Card or Defence Discount Service at Ultimate Outdoors?

Both work. You can apply online using a Defence Discount Service code accessed via the Ministry of Defence, or register your Blue Light Card online for a checkout code. In store, either a military ID or a Blue Light card is accepted at the till.

Does the Ultimate Outdoors military discount work with other offers or codes?

No. The military discount is applied at the point of sale and is not designed to be stacked with other promotional codes or price match requests. Check the offers listed on this page first, since a seasonal sale price may already beat the 15% rate.

How much is the Ultimate Outdoors military discount?

Ultimate Outdoors offers 15% off online
through the Defence Discount Service, and a matching
15 per cent off full-price orders
is available through Blue Light Card, at the time of writing.

Can I use the military discount on sale items?

The forces discount is intended for full-price items rather than reduced stock. If you're after sale prices, it's worth comparing them directly against the offers listed on this page, since clearance savings sometimes work out cheaper than applying the military code to a full-price item.

Is the discount available on gift cards?

No.
The discount is not available on gift cards.
It applies to qualifying clothing, footwear and equipment purchases only.

What if I return an item bought with the military discount?

Returned items are refunded at the discounted price paid, and this does not affect your statutory rights.

Before you apply any code, take a look at the Ultimate Outdoors offers and deals listed on this page, since they're updated regularly and can be combined with your own shopping plans even without a forces discount. For more ways to kit out the family for days outdoors, browse our Sports, Fitness and Outdoors category, or head to our Military Discount Offers page for more verified forces savings across other brands.