If you were holding off on winter gear, REI just made that harder. The retailer quietly extended its Cyber Week / winter sale, and the discounts cut through the usual noise: think down puffies for under $80, backpacks and coolers with triple-digit markdowns, and camping essentials that suddenly feel like impulse buys.
Highlights that actually matter
This isn’t a vague clearance—there are specific steals that shoppers are snapping up. A few standout examples that have been popping up in carts and in “low stock” banners:
- REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket (men’s and women’s) — roughly $77 (regularly ~$129). A best-seller for a reason: light, warm and highly packable.
- Picture Organic Naatil Quarter-zip Fleece — marked near 70% off in many sizes. Comfortable, pocketed and already moving fast.
- Hoka Transport (casual/commuter) shoes — around $120 (down from ~$150), and Brooks Ghost Weatherized versions under $120 for winter-running use.
- Merrell and Teva hiking boots — several styles at 25–50% off; Merrell’s waterproof mid boots show particularly strong discounts.
- Osprey backpacks and roll-top transporters — 30–60% off depending on model, including the Arcane XL at a steep cut.
- Marmot Tungsten 4-person tent — more than $100 off; for families or group-campers that’s a meaningful saving.
- Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy sleeping bag — often listed for under $100 in this sale window.
- Yeti Hopper M30 soft cooler — significant discount for a high-end cooler that usually holds value.
- Try on or check return windows for apparel; outlet items can be final sale in some cases.
- Compare sizes across brands. REI’s 650 down fits differently than Patagonia or Arc’teryx.
- Read product pages for insulation specs (fill power, synthetic vs. down) if you’re buying for technical winter use.
- If you’re building a kit for camping, prioritize shelter and sleep systems first—discounts on tents and sleeping bags are easier to find and have the biggest impact on comfort.
Prices shift fast during extended-sales windows, and many favorites are already tagging as “sellout risk.” If a particular color or size is important to you, don’t linger.
Where the biggest bargains live
REI’s main site and its Outlet section are doing slightly different things: the Outlet is where some of the deepest discounts sit (we’re seeing up to 70% off on select pieces), while the main Cyber Week markdowns cover seasonal essentials like insulated parkas, rain shells and base layers. That means you can find both high-ticket items—think premium Arc’teryx and Patagonia down pieces on the survey lists—and everyday workhorses like fleece pullovers and running tights.
There’s also a heavy focus on travel- and camp-ready items. Small accessories (tumblers, dry cases, toiletry organizers) often drop to irresistible prices and make tidy stocking-stuffer options. Larger-ticket outdoor gear—sleeping systems, hardier tents, wheels-on-gear—are sitting at the deeper end of the discount spectrum, but those tend to move slower only because fewer people buy them on impulse.
How to shop this sale without buyer’s remorse
A few quick habits that save money and headaches:
If you’re keeping an eye on the broader sale season, REI’s extension is one piece of a larger retail trend this year—many stores stretched Black Friday into a longer string of promotions. For context on the season’s timing and where other early deals have landed, see our overview of early Black Friday offers. And if you’re also hunting electronics while you shop holiday markdowns, there are separate deep cuts on laptops like the MacBook Air that are worth checking alongside outdoor discounts.
A final nudge (and one gentle warning)
This sale is unusually broad: premium brands, mid-range staples and last-season oddities are all intermingled. That’s great for shoppers who know what they want; for everyone else, it’s easy to get tempted by a “too good to pass up” price on something you won’t use. My advice: have a short list—jacket, boots, a backpack or shelter—and then take the extras as bonuses if the price is right.
REI’s outlet and Cyber Week pages are changing hourly. If you spot a real steal, don’t assume it’ll be there tomorrow—especially on iconic, high-turnover items like the 650 Down Jacket, Teva boots, or popular Osprey packs.
Happy hunting—may your next winter weekend be warm, dry and well-equipped.