The best REI Black Friday deals

On November 29, 2024By Littum

Black Friday sales are officially here, and tons of major retailers are offering remarkable deals during the event. REIthe outdoor and fitness equipment retailer, traditionally closes for Black Friday and instead holds an annual winter sale, which ended on November 25. Don’t worry though – there are still plenty of deals from REI, you can take advantage of Black Friday, many of which run through Cyber Monday.

As the trade editor for NBC Select, I often write about REI and know the ins and outs of its membership program. To find the best Black Friday REI deals that are actually worth shopping, I looked for products from major brands that I write about often that are also highly rated and at least 20% off.

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Best Black Friday REI Deals

I found, researched and wrote about each deal I recommend below. I worked with NBC Select editors to finalize the live list, which I regularly update through Black Friday to reflect the most up-to-date prices.

Shokz OpenRun headphones

4.4-star average rating from 2,989 reviews at REI

Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandals

4.3-star average rating from 366 reviews at REI

The Oofos sandals are a popular recovery boot that comes in both men’s and women’s sizes and is made from a specialized foam that, according to the brand, gives the foot more shock absorption. They can be machine washed and are delivered in one flip-flop version. The brand recommends sizing down if you are half a men’s size, and sizing up if you are half a women’s size.

Large Agnes copper door

4.1-star average rating from 135 reviews at REI

Made from durable ripstop nylon, this tent has approximately 29 square meters of floor space to comfortably accommodate two people. The seams are made of waterproof polyurethane tape, and it has two doors and vestibules with double zippers, as well as loops on the inside for hanging accessories.

Marmot Bukke 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 zip has a slider to prevent it from snagging, and it has a three-dimensional foot box at the end to give the feet more room. You also get a compression sack and a storage bag for it.

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 features 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 Project Manager Rebecca Rodriguez. As the name suggests, you can attach it to a bag strap, belt strap or small hooks and take it with you anywhere. According to the brand, it is also dust and waterproof and comes with a USB charging cable.

Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms for men

4.8-star average rating from 574 reviews at REI

Also available in women’s sizethese thermal bottoms are made from thermo-regulating and breathable wool to keep your legs warm during winter sports and activities. The sides and back have a flat seam to prevent chafing and make it more comfortable to wear.

Best Black Friday REI Sales

Here are the best Black Friday REI sales to know about. Remember that not all items from a brand or retailer are discounted as described below.

The north side: Up to 25% discount on winter clothes and shoes
hook: Up to 19% discount on running shoes
Patagonia: Up to 35% off jackets and sweaters with zippers

How I found the best Black Friday REI deals

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s past coverage and reporting. All of the deals I recommend are at least 20% off and highly rated with an average rating of at least 4.0 stars.

Why trust NBC Select?

I’m the trade editor for NBC Select, covering 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.