The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Friday

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The weekend is almost here, meaning many of us are counting the hours until we can get outside. Whether you want to take a hike on an imposing trail or just want to take a stroll down the road, there are plenty of ways to help make the green grass and sunshine even better this summer. Fortunately, Amazon has a lot of those ways available at fresh discounts. 

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If you're out in the wilderness and need to keep some brightness around, the Anker Bolder LC40 flashlight can keep you prepared for less than $20. There are plenty of eye-catching views to see this summer and you might need a little help getting a clear view. Fear not, SkyGenius has a solid set of binoculars you can scoop up at a 37% discount. Amazon's deals are as vast as the great outdoors, but we've found five picks to make your next summer adventure a bit better. 

1. 37% off: These hefty binoculars

There are so many birds and bugs and beasts to see in the world, but so little time to see them. But if you have a minute or two to spare, you can get a better view with the SkyGenius 10 x 50 binoculars. Normally listed at $39.99, the set of specs is on sale for $25.83. Not only is there already a 32% discount, but you can get an additional 5% off at checkout when you apply the on-page coupon. Nearly 8,000 shoppers gifted the binoculars with a 5-star rating, praising the sharp and clear images seen through its lenses. It also earned high marks for its design, with one customer describing them as "premium," "sturdy" and "grippy enough for your hands."

Get the SkyGenius 10 x 50 Binoculars for $25.83 with coupon (Save $14.16)

2. Save $100: Our favorite value noise-canceling headphones

There's always a hustle and bustle going on outside, and sometimes, you just want to shut that out and enjoy some tunes. To help enjoy your favorite sounds and block out the rest, there are the Panasonic RZ-S500W wireless earbuds, which are on sale for $79.99—that's a 56% discount from their listing price of $179.12. These compact buds are our favorite value noise-canceling headphones for excellently blocking out surrounding outdoor sound and providing clear and relatively flat response levels in the music played. We were also impressed with the features in Panasonic's accompanying app, which allows you to adjust EQ, noise cancellation and transparency mode, as well as control how much you want to hear beyond your buds.

Get the Panasonic RZ-S500W True Wireless Earbuds for $79.12 (Save $100.87)

3. $25 off: This wide-reaching bug zapper

Of course, bugs can be rather annoying and cumbersome during summer days and nights. To keep the pests under control, there's the Flowtron BK-40D bug zapper available at a 38% discount from its list price of $64.99 down to $39.98. Flowtron claims the zapper is good for 1-acre properties. Nearly 9,500 reviewers gave this bug zapper 5 stars; one customer described that after he placed the zapper "probably 60 to 80 feet from the rear of [his] house," he noticed a "significant reduction" of bugs within a week of use. "I'm pretty sure even my neighbors, who tend to keep their outside lights off at night, probably noticed a difference, too."

Get the Flowtron BK-40D 1-Acre Bug Zapper for $39.98 (Save $25.01)

4. Under $20: Our favorite value flashlight 

Whether there's a power outage from a storm or you're out camping in the dead of night, everyone needs a little light for help. For those needs and more, there's the Anker Bolder LC40 flashlight, now $18.99, which is 17% off its standard price of $22.99. The Bolder is our favorite value flashlight for its ability to handle a wide variety of situations. Not only does it feature a rechargeable 18650 battery that helps you avoid the hunt for AA or AAA battery packs, but it also has a scalloped bezel that protects the bulb if you need to use it as a striking tool.

Get the Anker Bolder LC40 Flashlight for $18.99 (Save $4)

5. $30 off: This featured-stuffed backpack

Many people are getting out of their houses and heading back on the road this year, so they need to be able keep their essentials all together and throw them on their backs in a heartbeat. The Tzowla laptop backpack can meet those needs for as low as $18.73. You can save $30 on this backpack with a laptop compartment, USB interface with built-in cable design and multiple divider pockets. More than 15,000 customers gave the backpack a 5-star rating for its multiple compartments and usefulness on business and camping trips. One customer said she found it good for packing essentials for a long flight (books, phone charger, Nintendo Switch and tablet), while another used his bag to carry his tablet, gym clothes with shoes, lunch and a coffee mug.

Get the Tzowla Laptop Backpack from $18.73 (Save $4.50 to $30.26) 

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