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Mountain trail with Opt Outside, promoting the 2025 REI Gear Up & Get Out Sale with 20% off member coupons and early Black Friday deals.

REI Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025: Gear Up & Get Out With Member-Only Savings

REI’s 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale is here! The annual Holiday Sale event includes two 20% off member coupons - one for REI and one for Outlet - plus huge savings on outdoor gear, apparel, and Co-op brand favorites. Learn more here!

SUV with rooftop tent and overland gear parked in the mountains at sunset — luxury camping gift for outdoor lovers 2025.

Big Gifts for Outdoor Lovers: Splurge-Worthy Gear for Campers & Adventurers

Looking for the perfect big gift for the outdoor lover in your life? Our 2025 guide features high-end outdoor gear and splurge-worthy adventure essentials. From car-camping setups to rugged e-bikes and more. Go big, go bold, and gift adventure this holiday season.

Model and artisan wearing PAKA Heritage Collection alpaca sweater outdoors in the Andes, showcasing handcrafted sustainable alpaca wool apparel designed for warmth and comfort.

PAKA Launches the Heritage Collection: A Tribute to Craft, Culture, and Comfort

PAKA’s Heritage Collection blends Andean craftsmanship with modern design. Handcrafted from traceable alpaca fiber, each piece reflects sustainability, tradition, and performance: built for comfort, culture, and connection.

Backpacker setting up a Six Moon Designs Lunar tent in a mountain campsite during the 2025 Holiday Sale, offering 25% off all ultralight gear with code YULEHIKE.

Six Moon Designs Holiday Sale 2025: 25% Off All Ultralight Gear + Gift Guide Favorites

Six Moon Designs’ 2025 Holiday Sale runs Nov 8–Dec 1! Take 25% off all ultralight gear with our code. Shop lightweight tents, daypacks, and perfect stocking stuffers like the Silver Shadow Mini and Packing Pods: the ultimate gifts for every trail lover.

Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent pitched in a scenic alpine meadow at sunset, showing its tension ridge design and lightweight build.

Gear Guide: Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent by Sea to Summit

The Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent offers exceptional space, ventilation, and weather protection in a minimalist package; ideal for backpackers seeking comfort and performance.

Trail runner drinking Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel during the 2025 Black Friday Sale, offering 25% off sitewide including High Carb Fuel and Rapid Hydration products.

Tailwind Nutrition Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025: 25% Off Sitewide

Tailwind Nutrition’s 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale runs Nov 28–Dec 1! Get 25% off sitewide on the new High Carb Fuel, Endurance Fuel, and Rapid Hydration mixes. Perfect for runners, cyclists, and backpackers ready to power their next adventure.

backpacker and camper wearing the black PAKA Thermal Crew base layer outdoors in a forested mountain area, showcasing natural warmth and comfort.

Gear Review: Thermal Crew & Bottoms by PAKA

The PAKA Thermal Crew and Bottoms redefine what base layers can be: ultra-soft, naturally warm, and sustainably made from alpaca fiber and TENCEL™. Perfect for hikers, skiers, and anyone seeking luxurious comfort and reliable cold-weather performance.