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REI doesn’t do Black Friday, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to save this holiday season. The outdoor retailer’s annual Holiday Sale is now underway and runs through November 24th, offering up to 30 percent off gadgets and gear designed for the outdoors. Right now, you can save on Garmin watches, headlamps, sleeping pads, camp chairs, and Bluetooth speakers from brands like JBL, Yeti, and REI.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals you can shop, whether you’re upgrading your kit or working through a wish list. In many cases, we’ve either tested or reviewed the products on sale, so you can shop with confidence for yourself or loved ones. Also, keep in mind that REI members receive special savings on outdoor gear, including 20 percent off one full-price item, plus 20 percent off one eligible item at an REI Outlet.
Garmin Vivoactive 6 has returned to its all-time low of $249.99 ($50 off) at Thehas returned to its all-time low of $249.99 ($50 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . The fitness watch provides up to 11 days of battery life and can track a range of workouts, including walking, running, cycling, HIIT, golf, and more. It also provides extensive health monitoring, including wrist-based heart rate, morning report, stress tracking, and menstrual cycle and pregnancy tracking. However, there is no ECG compatibility, though it features a slightly slimmer profile than its predecessor.
Garmin Enduro 3 for an all-time low of $749 ($150 off) at If you have plans to run one last ultramarathon before the end of the year, you can snag thefor an all-time low of $749 ($150 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . The high-end fitness watch offers battery life that lasts up to 90 days with solar charging, along with a built-in LED flashlight and multi-band GPS with SatIQ, which helps you stay on course during your trail runs. It also features TopoActive maps, adaptive training, recovery insight, and even rucking and ski profiles.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus , a satellite communicator that provides peace of mind when you’re beyond cell towers, has fallen to an all-time low of $349 ($150 off) at The, a satellite communicator that provides peace of mind when you’re beyond cell towers, has fallen to an all-time low of $349 ($150 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . It can connect to the Iridium satellite network for global SOS, location sharing, and photo and voice messaging, so you can send a visual marker to a loved one. The richer context makes the Messenger Plus a nice upgrade over the Mini 2’s text-only approach, so long as you’re willing to pay the premium subscription fee.
JBL Flip 7 , which has returned to its all-time low of $109.95 ($40 off) at If you like your holiday music, then consider the, which has returned to its all-time low of $109.95 ($40 off) at Amazon Best Buy , and REI . The portable Bluetooth speaker features several notable upgrades over its predecessor , including a more rugged design, an enhanced tweeter, and an additional two hours of playtime. It also features JBL’s AI Sound Boost technology, which can boost the speaker’s volume without introducing distortion. An IP68 rating, meanwhile, means you can enjoy using the Flip 7 by the pool, while a PushLock system lets you attach interchangeable accessories like the included wrist strap.
JBL Charge 6 is currently down to an all-time low of $129.99 ($70 off) in multiple colors at The ruggedis currently down to an all-time low of $129.99 ($70 off) in multiple colors at Amazon Best Buy , and REI . Introduced earlier this year, the portable Bluetooth speaker has an upgraded woofer and up to 28 hours of battery life with JBL’s Playtime Boost feature enabled. Like the Flip 7, the Charge 6 features an IP68 rating and a removable strap, making it easier to transport. It even supports lossless audio through compatible music streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify , so long as you connect your phone or laptop to the speaker via USB-C.
EcoFlow’s versatile Rapid Magnetic Power Bank is down to an all-time low of With the holiday travel season coming up, chances are you’ll be away from a charger for an extended period of time. Thankfully,is down to an all-time low of $68.99 ($51 off) at REI through December 2nd. The 10,000mAh Qi2 battery can snap to the back of your device if you’re using a newer iPhone or select Android devices, thus supplying it with up to 15W of power. It also includes a built-in USB-C cable that can provide up to 65W of power to larger devices, including a 13-inch MacBook Air.
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