REI's Holiday Sale Delivers Early Black Friday Discounts on Outdoor Gear and Tech

Black Friday has grown into a shopping season of its own, with retailers rolling out discounts well ahead of the actual event. For shoppers looking to save on outdoor equipment or pick up something for an upcoming trip, REI's annual Holiday Sale is now underway and runs through November 23.

The outdoor retailer is cutting prices on everything from smartwatches to camping equipment. Some of the deals match the lowest prices seen on popular wearables, and REI members can also use the promo code HOLIDAY2026 to take 20 percent off one full-price item, plus an additional 20 percent off one REI Outlet item.

Among the standout offers, the Garmin Lily 2 Active is selling for $249.99, a $50 discount and its lowest price to date, at REI, Amazon and Best Buy. The Garmin Vivoactive 6 has also returned to its all-time low of $249.99 at Amazon, Walmart and REI. That fitness watch promises up to 11 days of battery life and tracks activities ranging from running and cycling to golf.

For indoor training, the Wahoo Kickr V6 Smart Trainer is on sale at REI for $679.99, a savings of $170. The device converts an existing bike into an indoor exercise bike, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with apps like Zwift, and it offers up to 2,200 watts of resistance while replicating inclines of up to 20 percent.

Phone accessory deals include InfinityLab's InstantGo 10,000 Power Bank for $41.93, roughly $28 off, an all-in-one option for owners of older iPhones thanks to its built-in Lightning cable. DJI's Osmo Mobile 8 smartphone gimbal is discounted to about $128.99 at REI, Amazon and Best Buy, while Soundcore's open-ear AeroFit 2 earbuds are down to $79.99 at the same retailers.

Backcountry communication gear is also marked down. Garmin's InReach Mini 3 satellite communicator is available for around $349, or $100 off, at REI, Amazon and Garmin, nearly matching its lowest price to date. The subscription-based InReach Messenger Plus, which can send photos and audio clips in addition to standard text messages, is on sale for $299.99. Cyclists can pick up Garmin's Varia RTL515 radar taillight for $149.99, about $10 less than its all-time low; paired with a compatible device, it warns of cars approaching from behind from up to 153 yards away.

Camping and travel items figure prominently in the sale. REI's Magma 30 sleeping bag starts at $243.93, a $105 discount, while Osprey's Atmos AG 65 backpack is around $258.93, or $112 off, one of the lowest prices seen. The JetBoil Stash Cooking System has dropped to $123.69, and Nemo's Tensor sleeping pad starts at $131.93, a reduction of about $88. Nemo's Stargaze Evo-X camp chair, which reclines automatically when you lean back, is $99.99, down $80, and REI's Wonderland Cot is $187.39.

Shoppers can also find deals on lighting. Black Diamond's newer Spot headlamp, which offers up to 450 lumens of adjustable brightness, is $47.89, while the basic Petzl Tikka is on sale for $18.77.

The sale runs through November 23, and some competing retailers are matching or beating REI's prices on certain items, so comparing listings before buying may pay off.