The REI Holiday Sale Is a Pretty Epic Way to Send Off the Year

Snagging one of the most well-loved, field-tested cold-weather headliners on the outerwear circuit for under $500 is the kind of deal you hope you run into on Black Friday.

There are fleece-lined hoodies that aren’t as warm as this feather-weight joint from the masters of lightweight insulation.

Big Puffers tend to steal the spotlight when winter gets rolling, but when it comes to actual utility, there’s nothing that can top one that’s both mid-weight and amenable to some layering (like this one is).

A next-level shell in the spring and fall also happens to be pretty warm for its weight, which means it’ll also play as a hood-supplementing mid-layer for the foreseeable future.

This thing weighs less than most cheeseburgers do—8.8oz., for those into data—at cost of exactly zero warmth or functionality.

Sometimes, the best fleece is just a fleece that knows its a fleece.

Snagging one of the most well-loved, field-tested cold-weather headliners on the outerwear circuit for under $500 is the kind of deal you hope you run into on Black Friday.

Classic styling, new-age tech, sub-$200 price tag.

Built to withstand the rigors of the crag, designed to look great when crash pads are nowhere in sight.

The maniacs at Mountain Hardware turned “Snug as a Bug” into a portable concept.

You’re probably familiar with the work of one Patagonia’s all-time workhorses, but that price is a new wrinkle entirely.

Parents don’t bat 1.000 when it comes to leading by example, but dads everywhere got this one right.

TNF’s answer to the Baggies might also be better overall shorts than the Baggies.

At $11.50 per pair, there might not be a better value in the sock world this weekend.

A good long-sleeve tee is worth its weight in gold regardless of how teched out it is, but one that has some bells and whistles like this one does is the sort that will turn into a crutch (complimentary) overnight.

A winter wardrobe Leatherman for under $100? Sometimes, we can have nice things.

Your trail shoes can have a little safety orange. As a treat.

You know them, you love them and you probably don’t expect to ever get a discount on them, and yet here we are.

Another bands considers themselves to be the sophisticated older brother of the tentpole Blundstone Chelsea, but it turns out that’s existed under the same family banner all along.

The iconic Jasper still crushes, but if you’re looking for a little (or a lot) more traction and some subtly upgraded technology, this particular remix is calling your name.

Cloud-tier comfort, lush lunch price.

Guess what won’t be $116 when you’re hankering for them in about four months.

Your hiking boots don’t need to be waterproof—hiking in the rain isn’t for the faint of heart and there are plenty of nice days—but you’ll never regret owning a pair of feet-shielding, traction-rich boots.

Some ATVs with just a touch of daintiness for those who like things lower-profile.

We’ve abandoned the humble headband as an insulation accessory, but one like this is surprisingly warm and also fits in a back pocket without obstruction.

As someone who lived in a ski town for years and exclusively used spring gloves, I will say that a good pair of spring gloves—lightweight, easier to hold things with—will also keep your hands warm during the winter.

There is an admitted level of silliness potential associated with ear flap hats, but if they’re properly subdued you’ll wonder why you’ve been depriving your ears of the comfort.

Sure, this will elevate a campsite, but unpacking this up for an afternoon at the park would feel electric.

A commute-friendly backpack with deep wilderness credentials.

Insane stuff happening in the tote space right now.