Gear NewsWe Sifted Through Thousands of REI Deals in October. These 15 Are Actually Worth Buying.REI slashed prices by up to 55% off. These editor-approved steals won't last.Drew ZieffOctober 16, 2026
Gear NewsEvo Is Offering Up to 40 Percent Off Top-Rated Winter Gear Right NowSave up to 40 percent on outerwear, skis, snowboards, and mountain bikes during this two-week clearance event.Drew ZieffOctober 12, 2026
Gear NewsThe Only 6 Amazon Prime Day Deals Our Gear Editors Recommend—And They're Up to 49% OffMost Prime Big Deal Days discounts on outdoor gear aren't worth the hype, but our gear team found a handful of genuinely great savings.Drew ZieffOctober 6, 2026Comment Icon1
Gear News"It Stays Warm Even When Wet." Our Top Sustainable Midlayer Is 20% Off Today.The Ortovox Ravine Metawool 90 earned our award for most sustainable midlayer, thanks to its recycled shell and Alpine wool insulation. Today only, you can get it for 20 percent off at Backcountry.Kristen GeilOctober 5, 2026
RunningThe Nike Alphafly 3 Is Our Testers’ Favorite Marathon Shoe, and It’s 24% Off Right NowOur top pick for best carbon-plated marathon shoe is getting an upgrade—which means now's the time to stock up on the current iteration.Kristen GeilOctober 1, 2026
Hiking13 Hiking Boots and Trail Runners on Sale at REI Right NowHeaps of hikers and tons of trail runners are on sale at REI right now. These are our gear team’s 13 favorites.Drew ZieffSeptember 22, 2026
ApparelSki Jackets Are Up to 60 Percent Off Right Now—Here Are the 13 Our Testers Actually RecommendLate summer is a sweet time to score deep discounts on ski jackets. These 13 tester-approved options are on sale right now.Drew ZieffSeptember 13, 2026
Gear NewsThe Arc'teryx Hiking Boot Our Editors Recommend to Everyone Is 30% Off Right NowThe versatile hiking boot was a crowd favorite in our testing, and right now, it's under $150.Kristen GeilSeptember 11, 2026
Gear News10 of Our Highest-Rated Hiking Boots, Jackets, and Sleeping Pads Are 25% Off Right NowWe push gear to its breaking point every year so you don't have to guess what's worth buying. This Labor Day, several of our top-tested, editor-awarded picks are 25% off or more at REI and Backcountry.The EditorsSeptember 3, 2026
Water SportsThis $179 Paddleboard Discount Won't Last Past Labor DayWe took Bote's Wulf for a spin in Lake Tahoe, and this SUP is perfect for beginners looking to get into the water. It's also heavily discounted during Bote's Labor Day sale.Drew ZieffSeptember 2, 2026
Gear News17 Epic Labor Day Deals, From Half-Off Trail Trail Shoes to $1,200 Off a Mountain BikeSave up to 67% off during these handpicked Labor Day sales from REI, Evo, and more.Drew ZieffSeptember 1, 2026
Gear News16 of our Favorite Deals from REI’s Massive Labor Day Sale REI’s Labor Day Sale is a big deal amongst gear heads. Namely because it’s full of big deals. Drew ZieffAugust 31, 2026
Gear NewsREI, Backcountry, and Patagonia Are All Having Sales at Once. Here's What to Buy.Stock up on backpacking and hiking gear for less with these late-summer sales. Drew ZieffAugust 18, 2026
CampingFrom Yeti to Igloo, These 15 Coolers Are Seriously on Sale Right NowHunting for a cooler? Check out these 15 radical bargains and make the most of end-of-summer sales.Drew ZieffAugust 14, 2026
Gear NewsNano Puff Jackets, Baggies, and Black Hole Duffels—Patagonia's Most Iconic Gear Is Up to 40% Off Right NowPatagonia’s huge summer sale is going down now, and you can save 40% off hundreds of products, from sun shirts and shells to packs and provisions.Drew ZieffAugust 11, 2026
Gear NewsBackcountry's Summer Sale Is a Banger, With Up to 70% Off Outdoor GearWe handpicked the best deals in outerwear, footwear, camping gear, and travel gear to help you whittle down your shopping cart.Kristen GeilAugust 7, 2026
Gear NewsFrom Toddler Snowsuits to College Backpacks: 18 Back-to-School Deals for Every Kid on Your ListWhether you’re the parent of an elementary schooler or a college student, these 18 back-to-school bargains are worth checking out. Drew ZieffAugust 4, 2026
Camping14 Little Camping Luxuries That Seem Way More Expensive than They AreThese upgrades all cost less than $100, so you can go full luxury basecamp without maxing out your card.Will PorterJuly 30, 2026
ApparelThe $500 Jacket We Called ‘Regrettably Worth It’ Is 40 Percent OffIt's the biggest discount we'll see until Black Friday.Kristen GeilJuly 27, 2026Comment Icon1
Tools & TechThis Feels like a Mistake: REI's Travel Gear Is up to 50 Percent OffSummer travel is heating up—and so are these adventure-ready deals. Kristen GeilJuly 16, 2026