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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

Get ready for REI’s 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale! The annual Gear Up & Get Out event typically 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!

Mountain trail through red rock canyons on a clear day, symbolizing distraction-free hiking and digital detox adventures featuring the use of Brick.

Brick: The Simple Gadget That Bricks Your Smartphone (And Why It’s Perfect for Distraction-Free Hiking)

Want to truly unplug on your next hike? Brick turns your phone into a minimalist tool for distraction-free adventures! You can save 10% through our exclusive link.

Backpacker using Enlightened Equipment quilt and ultralight gear on a mountain trail during the November Sale 2025, featuring 20% off all custom and in-stock gear.

Enlightened Equipment November Sale 2025: 20% Off + Free U.S. Shipping + Bonus Rewards

Enlightened Equipment’s November Sale 2025 is live! Save 20% on all custom and in-stock gear, enjoy free U.S. shipping, and earn free rewards with every purchase! Sale ends November 30. Learn more here!

Zorali adventure gear and clothing displayed at a campsite, highlighting the 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale with 30% off sitewide sustainable outdoor gear.

Zorali Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025: Up to 60% Off Early Access + 30% Off Sitewide

Zorali’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025 starts early! Save up to 60% on select gear from Nov 13–24, then 30% off sitewide Nov 26–Dec 3. Shop sustainable outdoor apparel and eco-friendly gear built for adventure while supplies last.

Woman wearing the PAKA Women’s Apu Long Parka in a snowy mountain setting, highlighting the new 2025 launch featuring cruelty-free PAKAFILL® alpaca insulation for natural warmth.

PAKA Launches the Women’s Apu Long Parka: Ultimate Warmth, Natural Style

PAKA’s new Women’s Apu Long Parka redefines winter warmth. Made with patented PAKAFILL® alpaca insulation, this cruelty-free parka combines technical performance, sustainable materials, and effortless style! Perfect for cold-weather adventure and everyday wear.

Sea to Summit outdoor gear flatlay featuring sleeping pad, cookware, and dry bags, promoting the 2025 Sea to Summit Black Friday Sale with 40% off sitewide deals.

Sea to Summit Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2025: 50% Off Tents + 40% Off Sitewide

Sea to Summit’s 2025 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale runs Nov 16–Dec 1! Save 50% on tents and 40% sitewide on sleeping pads, cookware, dry bags, and more. Learn more!

Andy Wynne, CEO and co-founder of Nuyarn, standing in a textile studio discussing the sustainable twist-free merino wool technology that redefines outdoor apparel.

Interview with Nuyarn CEO Andy Wynne: Redefining What Merino Wool Can Do

Nuyarn has reinvented merino wool for the trail. In this exclusive interview, CEO Andy Wynne reveals how their patented twist-free technology delivers stronger, lighter, and more sustainable performance gear.