When you’re shopping for gear during REI’s mega holiday sale, stoke and savings go hand in hand.
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Published November 13, 2026 06:51AM
Math isn’t my strong suit. I’m a word nerd (and a gear nerd). But REI’s latest sale—a holiday extravaganza that’s overflowing with deals—has me crunching numbers. There are over 7,000 products on offer, with discounts of up to 40 percent off. According to the pytha-gear-eum theorem, that math means I’m allowed to fill up 2.7 cubic meters of garage space with new gear.
All jokes aside, REI’s mega sale runs from November 13th through the 23rd, giving you an ample window to hammer out your holiday shopping—or add some gear to your own garage. To help you sift through this supersized sale, I combed through REI’s labyrinth of clearance shelves to bring you nine deals that I wouldn’t hesitate to scoop up right here, right now.
25% Off Mountain Hardwear Summit Grid Fleeces
Mountain Hardwear’s take on the ubiquitous grid fleece, the Summit Grid series offers a balanced blend of everyday coziness and alpine proficiency. In particular, the Summit Big Grid Hoody (men’s and women’s) has been my favorite layer this fall. It’s as comfy as my most prized sweatshirts, but way more capable when it comes to hiking, frigid trail runs, you name it. The fit is a bit baggy for the ultralight crowd, but the oversized silhouette is modern and slick. Five stars—a perfect holiday gift for any outdoorsy (or outdoorsy-ish) person on your list.
25% Off All REI Co-op Brand Base Layers
There are certain things I strongly believe you should splurge on. Snowboards, for instance. You get what you pay for there. But other gear categories, like base layers, you can often get away with a more affordable option. REI Co-op base layers fall into the latter category. That said, I’d recommend skipping the synthetics and stepping up to REI’s 100-percent merino base layers. Merino’s a natural fiber with intrinsic warmth and wicking properties, plus antimicrobial magic for hut trips and multi-day ski road trips. Yes, REI’s merino options are pricier than the Co-op synthetics, but they’re also significantly cheaper than pure merino base layers from the competition—especially during REI’s holiday sale.
25% Off Thule RoundTrip Ski Bags & Roller Bags
I’ve relied on Thule RoundTrip snowboard bags on multiple international shred missions over the years, from road trips through British Columbia’s Powder Highway to train-hopping around the Alps. Fat rolling wheels, easy-grab handles, and ample padding and protection make these Thule ski and snowboard bags an easy recommendation, even at full retail. However, all Thule ski and snowboard bags are currently 25 percent off. Skiers will be stoked to note that tester-approved RoundTrip boot bags are similarly on sale. And snowboarders will be stoked to note that they don’t need a boot bag.
Nomadix Car Seat Towel for $34 ($45)
The Car Seat Towel is basically just a regular quick-drying Nomadix towel, with a small hood that slips over your car headrest. It doesn’t secure tightly to your car seat like a designated seat cover, but it works well enough on the road. I just put it to the test on a three-week road trip to the Tetons and had no complaints in that department. The real beauty is that it doubles as a proper towel, too, so you can dry off after impromptu swims, surfs, you name it. On that Teton road trip, the Car Seat Towel was a day-saver after the muddiest day of fly-fishing of my life. Apart from the ski socks you’ll find below, this is also the most affordable pick in this article, and a gift that any self-respecting (and rig-respecting) road tripper will dig.
20% Off AeroPress Steel for Members (Code: HOLIDAY2026)
There’s no piece of gear in this article—hell, in the entirety of that 7000+ product REI sale—that I use more than the AeroPress Steel. (Once daily, twice if I’m on deadline, three times if I’m looking longingly at that deadline in my rearview mirror.) If you already have an AeroPress that you know and love, this uses the same plunging pressure to yield a velvety cup of coffee. However, the AeroPress Steel ditches the plastic for a bomber, stainless steel body that I’m pretty sure I could run over with my Subaru. In fact, I just might run it over with my Subaru, for the sake of science, knowing that it’s now on sale for $119 at REI.
Up to 35% off Smith Squad MAG ChromaPop Goggles
I’ve recommended the Smith Squad MAG more times than I can count. (I’m not a math guy, remember?) The lens interchangeability system balances the speed of magnets with the security of a locking mechanism, style is through the roof, and the lenses themselves are high-quality and offer excellent contrast and definition on the hill. If you’re unsure what to nab a skier or snowboarder for the holidays, my advice is always a pair of goggles. Lenses get scratched or lost easily, and any powderhound will appreciate an optical refresh.
25% Off Roark Clothing
If you replaced virtually all of my closet with Roark duds (technical outerwear aside), I’d be quite content. I’d also be quite stylish. And my wife would be quite content, too. Peep the Roark lineup here for suave men’s and women’s adventure wear, all discounted by 25 percent. Or, take a gander at my personal Roark go-to: the Bless Up Trail Shirt. An ultralight travel shirt that’s breathable enough for desert backpacking yet snazzy enough for summer nights on the town, this is a staple for me on any warm-weather trip. It’s also so packable that it would make a killer stocking stuffer!
25% Off All Sea to Summit Sleeping Bags & Quilts
Whether you’re in the market for a featherweight backpacking bag like the Spark, a lofty quilt like the Ember for fast-and-light alpine missions, or a cozy and wearable sleeping bag like the Trek, Sea to Summit’s got you covered. Well-designed, built to last, and currently on sale for 25 percent off—that’s a combo that’ll help any camper sleep soundly.
25% Off Select Smartwool Ski Socks
Stuffing Smartwool ski socks in a stocking is Inception-level gifting. It’s a sock—in a sock! It’s also an incredibly practical gift that any skier or snowboarder will appreciate immensely when the mercury drops, the powder falls, and the Sock Monster has swallowed up mate after mate, leaving behind a rag-tag collection of singles in the sock drawer. Of course, the sock monster is inevitable, his lust for lint unslakable. Eventually, these Smartwool socks, no matter how smart they really are, will be hunted, measured, and tasted by this Dark Lord of Laundry. Luckily, when that day comes, you’ll have gotten these particular Smartwool ski socks for 25 percent off. And half a pair of socks that you got for a quarter off is still a pretty good deal. But, again, I’m not a math guy.
