REI famously shuns Black Friday, asking potential customers to instead get outside and enjoy the world around you. That's great advice, but of course Black Friday is also one of the biggest retail spending days of the year, and REI is a for-profit co-op—what to do? Have your sale early, of course.

Everything from hiking backpacks to packable down jackets to the best camping gadgets is on sale for up to 50% off during this year's REI Black Friday sale. Shop Now Shop Now Smartloft Shirt Jacket rei.com $155.73 Shop Now Mineral King 2 Tent with Footprint

Don’t miss your chance to save big on your favorite brands, including Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and The North Face.

There’s no time like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to score end-of-season deals. And if you’re in the market for outdoor clothing and gear from brands like Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and The North Face, there’s no better place to snag them than at REI.