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REI took a hike during Black Friday, but the retailer is back with a full week of deals. Now through December 8th, REI is hosting a Cyber Week sale that offers big discounts on gadgets and gear designed for the outdoors. If you’re planning to hit the slopes this winter, now’s a good time to stock up. Perhaps you’re dreaming of the day warmer weather returns; there are plenty of deals on off-season gear, too.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best deals on Garmin watches, Bluetooth speakers, action cameras, camping gear, and more from brands like Insta360, JBL, and Yeti. Many of the products on this list we’ve either tested, reviewed, or bought ourselves, so you can be assured you’re making a quality purchase, whether you’re upgrading your kit, or buying a stocking stuffer or two. On top of Cyber Week, you can also save up to 60 percent off at REI Outlet, giving you more ways to save.
Garmin Enduro 3 at its all-time low price of $749.99 ($150 off) at You can snag theat its all-time low price of $749.99 ($150 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . The high-end fitness watch is a popular option among the ultramarathon crowd, offering battery life that lasts up to 90 days with solar charging. It has a built-in LED flashlight, while the inclusion of multi-band GPS with SatIQ can help you stay on course during your trail runs. There are also features like TopoActive maps, adaptive training, recovery insights, and even rucking and ski profiles.
Garmin Vivoactive 6 is currently available at its all-time low of $249.99 ($50 off) at If you’re on the hunt for a more affordable option, theis currently available at its all-time low of $249.99 ($50 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . The fitness watch 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. The battery life is rated to last up to 11 days, too, so you don’t have to worry about putting it on a charger every night.
Coleman’s Cascade Classic Camp Stove for There’s nothing like cooking a warm meal at your campsite. Sure, you have to carry some extra gear, but it’s worth it in the end, and right now you can getfor $97.49 (about $33 off) in a slick “hickory moss” color at REI. The camp stove provides 20,000 total BTU of cooking power, with two adjustable burners and enough room to accommodate one 12-inch pan and one 10-inch pan. It also features handy wind guards to help shield the burners and flame, along with up to one hour of burn time on high.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is a satellite communicator that’s great for going off the grid, and it’s currently at its all-time low price of $349 ($150 off) at Theis a satellite communicator that’s great for going off the grid, and it’s currently at its all-time low price of $349 ($150 off) at Amazon Walmart , and REI . The Messenger Plus can connect to the Iridium satellite network for global SOS, location sharing, and photo and voice messaging, so you can send a selfie to a loved one to let them know you’re ok. The richer context makes the Messenger Plus a nice upgrade over something like the Garmin inReach Mini 2 , which only supports text, so long as you’re willing to pay the $7.99 per month subscription fee.
BioLite Range 500 Headlamp is on sale for around $52.39 (about $18 off) at If you’ll be on the trail when it’s dark, you’re going to need a headlamp. Luckily, theis on sale for around $52.39 (about $18 off) at REI and BioLite’s online storefront . The headlamp is a great, basic option that features a max output of 500 lumens and five light modes, including white flood, white spot, white strobe, red flood, and red strobe. Its IP67 rating means it’s safe to use in the rain, while its side LED display can indicate how long the built-in, 1,634mAh battery can go before it needs to be recharged.
JBL Clip 5 $ 60 $ 80 25 % off $ 60 The Clip 5 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that provides big sound. It has a full customizable equalizer, so you can adjust the sound to your taste, along with an IP67 rating and up to 12 hours of playtime. It also has a built-in carabiner (hence the name), making it easy to clip the speaker to a backpack for easy listening on the go. Read More $60 at Amazon$60 at JBL$60 at REI
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