Black Friday sales are officially here, and tons of major retailers are offering notable deals during the event. REI, the outdoor gear and fitness retailer, traditionally closes for Black Friday and instead holds an annual Winter Sale, which ended on Nov. 25. Don’t fret, though — there are still plenty of deals from REI you can take advantage of Black Friday, many of which run through Cyber Monday.
As a commerce editor for NBC Select, I frequently write about REI and know the ins and outs of its membership program. To find the best Black Friday REI deals actually worth shopping, I looked for products from major brands I frequently write about that are also highly rated and at least 20% off.
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Best Black Friday REI deals
I found, vetted and wrote about every deal I recommend below. I worked with NBC Select editors to finalize the live list, which I’m frequently updating throughout Black Friday to reflect the most up-to-date prices.
Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandals
4.3-star average rating from 366 reviews at REI
A popular recovery slide, the Oofos sandals come in both men’s and women’s sizing and are made of a specialized foam that provides the fet with more impact absorption, according to the brand. They’re machine washable and come in a flip-flip version. The brand recommends sizing down if you’re a men’s half-size and sizing up if you’re a women’s half-size.
Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent
4.1-star average rating from 135 reviews at REI
Made from durable ripstop nylon, this tent has around 29 square feet of floor space to accommodate two people comfortably. The seams are made from waterproof polyurethane tape, and it has two doors and vestibules with double zippers as well as loops on the inside to hang accessories.
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco Sleeping Bag
4.1-star average rating from 36 reviews at REI
This insulated sleeping bag has three types of fibers to provide warmth, loft and overall comfort, according to the brand. The main zipper has a slider to prevent it from getting jammed and it has a three dimensional footbox at the end to give the feet more room. You’ll also get a compression stuff sack and a storage bag for it, too.
Smartwool Women’s Thermal Merino Crew Base Layer
4.7-star average rating from 1,097 reviews at REIThis base layer is made from warming merino wool that helps regulate body temperature and allows for breathability, according to Smartwool. It also has a flat-seam construction to prevent chafing and improve comfort and runs from an XS — 4X.
JBL Clip Eco 4 Speaker
4.3-star average rating from 289 reviews at REIAn NBC-Select-reader favorite, the JBL Clip is a convenient and powerful portable speaker, according to NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez. As its name implies, you can clip it to a bag strap, belt loop or small hooks and take it with you anywhere. It’s also dust- and waterproof, according to the brand, and comes with a USB charging cable.
Best Black Friday REI sales
Here are the best Black Friday REI sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand or retailer is discounted as described below.
- The North Face: Up to 25% off winter apparel and footwear
- Hoka: Up to 19% off running shoes
- Patagonia: Up to 35% off jackets and zip sweaters
How I found the best Black Friday REI deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. All the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m a commerce editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for REI, including its winter and Fourth of July sales. I also cover sales events from retailers like Best Buy, Home Depot and Wayfair.
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