REI doesn’t put on a “Black Friday” sale per say, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t offer Cyber Week sales during this time of the year. The outdoor retailer is offering 30% off a whole array of current-season gear and clothing, up to 50% off any clearance product, and 40% off anything at its outlet.
That means that if you’ve even had a passing interest in camping, hiking, snow sports, park hangs, climbing, biking or even just touching a little bit of grass, now is the time to fill up them carts.
We know full well that parsing through REI can be an exhausting endeavor in the midst of the Black Friday bonanza. Lucky for you, you don’t have to because we’re built different over here (read: can scroll for hours on end without losing focus) and took that trip already. So, if you feel like hitting those digital trails yourself, by all means—but to save you some trouble, we rounded up the things we’re most excited to snag this Black Friday, which you can find below.
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In This Shopping Guide
Outerwear Deals
Patagonia
3-in-1 Powder Town Jacket
Literally three (3) mountain-ready jackets inside one (1) jacket, for under $250.
Helly Hansen
Alpha 4.0 Insulated Jacket
A jacket this warm has no business being this easy to move around in.
Arc’teryx
Atom Insulated Hoodie
One of the most enduring styles from one of the most trusted (and tested) outerwear brands on the planet.
The North Face
Canyonlands Full-Zip Jacket
A warm af fleece that’s got just a bit of stretch, just a bit of tech and is otherwise built to keep you warm for winters to come.
Mountain Hardware
Phantom Alpine Down Jacket
In white-out conditions, it’s important to stay visible, friends.
Mountain Equipment
Earthrise Hooded Down Jacket
The cocoon potential on this low-pro puffer is out of control.
Clothing Deals
REI Co-op
Lightweight Base Layer Long-Sleeve Crew Top
A base layer that keeps you warm, wicks away moisture and costs less than $30.
prAna
Happy Camp Flannel Shirt
Burly, soft and primed to become a mainstay all winter long.
The North Face
Shadow Shirt
A quick-drying, sun-shielding, super-lightweight t-shirt, for under $25.
Columbia
Helvetia II Half-Snap Fleece Pullover
The perfect mid-layer when it’s nightmarishly cold, an easy top-layer when things thaw out.
Smartwool
Classic Thermal Merino Colorblock Crew Base Layer Top
Long Johns are the kind of thing that people serious about dealing with cold weather swear by—which means you should too.
Woolrich
Merino Wool Hiking Crew Sock
Before you get too hung up on socks made out of merino wool, know that merino is antimicrobial, quick drying and thermoregulating—all ideal for the medium.
Shoe Deals
La Sportiva
Ultra Raptor II GTX Trail-Running Shoe
The only way you can get more traction is with cramp-ons.
Merrell
Moab 3 Waterproof Hiking Shoes
The low-top Moabs have all the ruggedness of the full-height iteration, they’re just a little less cumbersome (if you’re not in need of the ankle support).
Hoka
Bondi 8 Road-Running Shoes
Running sneakers more comfortable than most slides.
Adidas
Supernova Rise Road-Running Shoes
One of Adidas’ best runners, discounted a cool 30%.
Columbia
Omni-Heat Lazy Bend Slip-On Shoes
There’s a better venue to make this case, but the sleeping bag-style slipper should be considered a top three slipper (and it’s not three).
OOFOS
OOaah Slide Sandals
Our favorite recovery slides on the market [LINK: https://www.gq.com/story/best-slides-for-men] for under $50? Let the healing begin.
Gear Deals
Hestra
Fall Line Gloves
Take it from someone who lived in a ski town: leather gloves are the best gloves.
Mountain Hardware
HiCamp Sherpa Fleece Gloves
Just some great gloves for $22, a cool 40% off the original price.
Mountain Hardware
Camp 4 25 Pack
Sometimes, simple is better.
Arc’teryx
Granville Zip 16 Pack
A backpack you’ll see just as much on the train as you will on the trail.
Osprey
Heritage Simplex 20 Pack
If you’re not hypnotized by that daisy chain like I am, I can only assume you’ve never had a bag with a daisy chain.
Marmot
Trestles Elite Eco 30 Sleeping Bag
This is going to keep you crazy warm on any camping trips, which is incredibly important—but it also packs down into a bag barely bigger than a Nalgene, which is also important.
REI Cyber Week Deals FAQ
Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving, which means that it falls on November 29 this year. But Black Friday deals are no longer confined to the single day, or even the weekend. Discounts start prior to Thanksgiving, and nearly every one lasts until at least that following Monday. REI does more of a Cyber Week promotion, and runs a sale through the weekend of Black Friday, with additions coming on Saturday.
Cyber Monday traditionally happens the Monday after Black Friday, which means that it’s on December 2 this year. If prior years are any indication, REI will extend their Black Friday Sale through Cyber Monday. But if you’re looking to take full advantage of deals, we wouldn’t advise waiting all the way until Monday—things do sell out, especially when they’re on sale.
What are the best things to buy at REI?
For starters, anything you’d want with you when you’re spending time outdoors—gear, clothing, footwear, accessories, all of it. Whether you need (or want) hiking boots, rain gear, tents, winter coats, climbing shoes or basically anything else that will level up your outdoor experience, REI is the place to start your search—and more often than not, the place to end it.
Will REI have a Cyber Monday Sale?
If last year is any indication, they will, but there’s no guarantee that the deals will be the same or that the selection will be either, which means that if you see something you’re into, you should move fast.
Rachel Thomas is a writer who focuses on arts, automotive, travel, and fashion. She also writes about her hobbies: cooking, reading, and playing video games.
Rachel has been a writer for Free Press Georgia since 2016. In that time she has written about everything from the best restaurants in Atlanta to how to make your own face mask at home.
When she's not writing for FPG she spends her time with her husband and two cats in their apartment.
