REI's Gear Up Get Out Holiday Sale 2023: Guide to the Best Deals
the 27 items in rei’s sale we think are worth your attention
November 10th, 2023
REI doesn’t do Black Friday—so that’s why they’ve already started their Big Sale of the Year November 10th-20th. We spent more than 10 hours scanning what's on sale to highlight the gear items we recommend and the sales worth your time.
Additionally, REI Co-op members get 20% off one full price item and 20% off one REI Outlet item with code GEARUP23 at checkout. You also get 20% off a Used Gear Item with code USEDGEAR20.
In this guide, we give hints on the best places to use those coupons: gear that never goes on sale in our year’s of tracking.
See all our favorite sale items on our Deals Page, updated daily.
1. Garmin inReach Mini 2
The overall winner in our Best Satellite Messengers and Personal Locator Beacons, we carry the Garmin inReach Mini 2 on every trip we go on–from day hikes to multi-month adventures. It allows two-way texting and has an SOS button, even without cell service. It weighs 3.5 oz and the newest version has impressive battery life.
It is the ideal gift for every outdoors person. This is the best deal we've seen yet.
It’s $100 off until November 20th.
2. Kahtoola Microspikes:
For walking or running on icy sidewalks, trails, mountain slopes, or even parking lots, the Kahtoola Microspikes are the overall winner of our Best Winter Running Traction Devices article and a favorite in our cold weather running guides.
These low-profile, lightweight, and easy to use lightweight ice grippers are perfect for the icy trails and roads. Microspikes are literal lifesavers and make a great gift for anyone who encounters slick ice.
It’s 20% off for the Gear Up Get Out Sale.
3. REI NORSELAND PARKA
We’re big fans of the REI Norseland 2.0 parka, a mid-priced parka that feels like a luxury outer layer. It’s super warm and stylish, working for winter commuting, watching hockey games, or anything you do out of doors in the winter. We wrote a whole review just on this parka because we like it so much. It has some of the more inclusive sizing we’ve seen—fromXS to 3X!
All REI brand apparel is 30% off for the sale.
4. Smartwool All Season Classic
Our overall winner in our Best Baselayers for Men and Women guide, this soft and durable merino wool shirt is lightweight and a gold standard for outdoor use year-round. Wear it under mid layers during the winter while hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, or hanging out.
It’s inclusive sizing (XS to 3X) also makes it a winner in our Best Plus Size Winter Outdoor Gear guide.
All Smartwool is 25% off until November 20th—including the quarter zip version of this base layer.
5. Garmin fenix 7 solar:
At $200 off, this is the best price we’ve ever seen on the Garmin Fenix 7, the Upgrade Winner in our Best Hiking and Backpacking GPS Watch story. It’s pre-loaded full-color maps, on-board music, and superior performance tracking. Sale applies to all versions, including those with smaller wrists, solar versions, and even the high-end upgraded scratch-proof glass.
Sale applies to all fenix watches. fenix 7x Pro | 7 Pro Saphhire | 7S Pro
6. REI 650 down jacket
Of all the down puffy jackets we tested below $100, the REI 650 Down Jacket was undeniably the best. It’s a winner in our Best Down Jackets story for best budget down jacket, but this doesn’t feel like a budget jacket with compromises.
It’s made of bluesign approved recycled fabric and Responsible Down Certified (RDS) down.
It also is available in the best variety of sizing—from XS to 3X and tall sizing. They even make it for kids and toddlers!
7. Janji Tights
Running company Janji makes some of the best winter running leggings we’ve seen. They’re the overall winner in our Best Men’s Winter Running Tights guide and winner for cool weather in our Best Women’s Running Tights guide.
We love the fit, pockets, and quality waistband, as well as the fun colors of these running tights.
All Janji running clothes is 30% off for the Gear Up, Get Out sale.
8. Smith vantage snow helmet
Time to upgrade your ski helmet? The Smith Vantage was our Overall winner in our Best Ski Helmets guide for its comfort and value.
This is the most comfortable and best fitting multi-impact protection helmet we tested. It vents well and is one of few ski and snowboard helmets we tested with men’s and women’s sizing.
Smith snow sports helmets and goggles are 20% off for the Gear Up Get Out Sale.
9. Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack for VEHICLES
For cyclists who ride trails or roads far from home, a bike rack for your car makes transportation much easier.
The Thule T2 Pro is the overall winner in our Best Bike Racks for Cars guide. This easy-to-use, secure bike rack helps you get your mountain bike, bikepacking bike, touring bike or road bike to the trail safer and more secure—for your bike and vehicle. It’ll hold up to two bikes.
Thule Racks and accessories (as well as their sister company, Yakima) are 20% off for the Gear Up Get Out Sale.
10. REI Half Dome SL 3 tent
30% off this best-selling tent and winner in our Best Backpacking Tents story AND our Best Camping Tents story, it's incredibly easy to set up and sturdy. We like that this tent is spacious enough for car camping but lightweight enough for backpacking. When one item can do things well, it makes the outdoors more accessible.
All REI Co-op tents for camping, backpacking, and mountaineering are 30% off.
11. REI siesta sleeping bag
A rare 30% off the winner in our Best Camping Sleeping Bags guide for best budget bag, the Siesta uses the same high quality lightweight materials as more expensive brands. We were impressed by the value of these bags.
Sale applies to men’s and women’s bags in 15F and 30F options.
Sale applies to the single and double bag version of this bag.
All REI Co-op sleeping bags for camping, backpacking, and mountaineering are 30% off.
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12. ExPed Megamat Duo 10
WHERE TO USE YOUR 20% OFF COUPON: Use REI Coupon Code GEARUP23 to snag 20% off the winner of our Best Camping Sleeping Mattress for Couples.
The ExPed Megamat Duo makes camping as comfortable as being on your bed at home. We also use it as a guest bed and for van-lifing and road-tripping.
13. REI Flash Carbon Trekking Poles
The REI Flash Carbon Trekking poles are one of the best bang-for-the-buck hiking pole options out there. These secure, lightweight poles surprised us with their comfort, durability, and excellent price.
We’ve found these poles reliable for thru-hike after thru-hike and for rugged off-trail terrain. They’re the winner for Best Lightweight Poles in our Best Trekking Poles guide.
They make a great gift for anyone who hikes or walks. Now they’re 30% off until November 20th.
14. Superfeet high-arch insoles
For hikers or backpackers with high arches, it can be hard to find footwear that fits.
To find ways to make your hiking boots or trail runners more comfortable, we dive into strategies in Should I use footbeds in my hiking shoes?
The Superfeet Green are among our favorite insoles. We’ve used them on thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail and Arizona Trail.
They’re 25% off through November 20th.
15. Smartwool ski full cushion over the calf socks
Of all the ski socks we tested for our Best Wool and Synthetic Ski Socks guide, the Smartwool Full Cushion Over the Calf were our favorite.
The Smartwool Ski socks have the best balance of warmth, comfort, moisture-wicking, and durability. They’re an easy choice for skiers and have excelled over years of testing by our testers who take these socks out for more than 60 days a year.
All Smartwool socks are 25% off.
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16. Smartwool classic thermal base layer
Sometimes, you need a base layer with a lot of extra warmth. After testing dozens of base layers for our Best Baselayers for Men and Women guide, we think the Smartwool Classic Thermal has the best balance of extreme warmth, comfort, durability, and price.
The Smartwool Thermal doesn’t feel bulky—it moves with you whether you’re hiking on chilly days or hanging around a cabin. We love the style, multiple colors and patterns, and how well it fits different bodies.
It’s inclusive sizing (XS to 3X) also makes it a winner in our Best Plus Size Winter Outdoor Gear guide.
All Smartwool is 25% off until November 20th—including the quarter zip version of this base layer.
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17. la sportiva jackal II
After hundreds of miles of testing, our new favorite trail running shoe is the La Sportiva Jackal. It won our best overall trail running shoe in our Best Men's Trail Running Shoes and Best Upgrade Trail Running Shoe in our Best Women's Trail Running Shoes guide. The Jackal II unseated long-time winners and blew us away with its fit and grippy tread. Unlike many La Sportiva shoes, it fit our wide feet.
La Sportiva ran a collaboration with Janji for a special colorway on their Jackal II. It’s 30% off and well worth your attention.
FYI—sizing is unisex, so find what fits you best.
18. MSR Pocket Rocket DEluxe
If you’re looking for just one backpacking stove, we recommend the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe, our overall winner in the Best Backpacking Stoves guide.
The Deluxe is intuitive, easy to use, and almost-impossible to break. It has an built-in ignitor so you don’t need a lighter.
This lightweight stove is one of those rare pieces of gear that is as great for thru-hiker as a first-time backpacker. It comes with MSR’s top-of-the-industry warranty.
All MSR stoves, including our winner for best mountaineering stove, the MSR Windburner, are 25% off through November 20th.
19. petzl actik core
The Actik Core has long been a favorite headlamp for us because of its dual functionality—battery and USB-rechargeable.
It’s the winner Best Rechargeable Hybrid Headlamp pick in Best Headlamps story. With a bright quality light, it keeps its charge for a long time and works on both USB charge and AAA batteries—an extra solution for those who like the idea of rechargeable, but want to use batteries as a back-up. It’s also a piece of gear we shout-out in our Best Eco-friendly Outdoor Gear Items guide.
Petzl headlamps are 25% off for the Gear Up Get Out Sale, including our winner for best budget headlamp, the Petzl Tikkina.
20. Nemo Disco 15
50% off the Nemo Disco 15 is the best synthetic sleeping bag in the Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags guide. It has Thermogills to vent and allow more room for side sleepers. It's also one of the best plus size sleeping bag options out there right now. It's available in men's and women's sizing. We recommend the 15F degree temperature, but they also have a 30F temperature model.
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21. Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
50% off the winner of most comfortable sleeping pad in our Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads guide, the Nemo Tensor is thick, surprisingly lightweight, and good for side sleepers, too. It's on sale, which is pretty impressive how high in demand this pad has been. We've had trouble finding it in stores in the last year, so this is good chance to snag one for yourself at a discount.
22. Smith i/o ag ski goggles
The overall winner of the Best Ski Goggles guide has been our choice for a long-time for a reason.
You won’t find this level of comfort, sizing for all shapes of faces, and lots of customizability with frames and lens in other ski goggles.
If you ski more than 10 days a year, these are the ski goggles we recommend. While they are on the higher-end, we think when it comes to protecting your eyes and seeing where you are going on the snow, this is one place worth investing.
All Smith Goggles are 20% off as part of the Gear Up Get Out Sale.
23. outdoor research alti ii Gore-tex ski mittens
The Outdoor Research Alti II gloves are winners in our Best Ski Gloves for Best for Extreme Cold.
The insulation on the Alti II was top notch. We couldn’t find a warmer glove—unless you want to spend a couple extra hundred dollars for a heated glove. Our writers have pretty much converted to just using the Alti Mittens. Heated gloves are heavy and batteries don’t last long.
The Alti II keeps hands warm just from superior insulation and waterproof Gore-Tex breathable outer fabric.
The Alti II makes a great gift for someone whose hands are always cold—or for yourself.
All Outdoor Research Gloves are 20% off.
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24. brooks drive 3 pocket
Finding a good sports bra can be tough—which is why we tested dozens side-by-side to find one we actually liked.
The Brooks Drive 3 Pocket is the winner for Best Medium Impact in our Best Sports Bra D cup and Up guide and runner-up in our Best Sports Bras AA to D cup guide.
It’s got high-cut coverage and enough compression to keep things in place without impacting breathing. The low-friction bonded seams mean the pocket can store keys and a wallet without chafing.
All Brooks sports bras are 30% off, so if you find a similar model that suits your boobs better, this is a good time to test them for yourselves.
25. nalgene water bottle
We love having a few Nalgene bottles around. They’re nearly indestructible and leakproof. And they’re not too expensive, so if we lose them or loan them to a friend, it doesn’t hurt as bad as some of the spendier bottles out there.
That’s why we couldn’t help but choose these tried and true bottles as the overall winner in our Best Water Bottles for Hiking guide
For the Gear Up Get Out sale, they’re 50% off the REI logo Nalgane, making it a great time to replace the one you lost at that festival.
26. 20% ALL REI USED GEAR, FOOTWEAR & APPAREL
At Treeline Review, we’re big fans of opting for used gear. Before you consider new, check out this first time ever opportunity to take 20% off used including:
Women’s Footwear & Apparel - boots, running shoes, jackets, pants
Men’s Footwear & Apparel - boots, running shoes, jackets, pants
Gear - including tents, backpacks, ski boots, bike parts, sleeping pads and bags, and more!
If there’s something you’ve been eyeing but haven’t quite been able to pull the trigger on, used is a great way to get it at a discount and see if it works for you.
For the first time ever, take 20% off RE/Supply (REI Used) gear with code USEDGEAR20.
27. HOKA CHALLENGER ATR 6
OUTLET COUPON IDEA: Use your 20% off outlet coupon GEARUP23 on our favorite town to trail running shoe in our trail running shoe guides.
