17 of the Best Deals from the REI Gear Up Get Out Sale

This sponsored post is brought to you by REI. Head to REI.com to shop the Gear Up Get Out Sale, which runs from 11/11 to 11/21 this year.

The annual REI Gear Up Get Out sale is back and better than ever. Whether you’re buying backpacking gear for the first time or just tweaking a setup you’ve had for years, now’s the time to gear up without breaking the bank. The sale is massive and includes deals on all kinds of camping, climbing, cycling, skiing, and other gear. But we’re a backpacking website, dang it, so here are our favorite deals for backpackers and thru-hikers.

Members save 20% on one full-priced item and 20% on one REI Outlet item.

Don’t see something you like in the list above? Well, first of all, remember that this isn’t an exhaustive list—these are just a few of our favorite items for backpackers and thru-hikers, but there are lots of other goodies on sale, so head over to REI now through November 21st to check it out.

But secondly, if you’re an REI member (and you really should be), you can take 20% off any one full-price piece of gear at REI AND an extra 20% off one outlet item. Use the code GEARUP22 at checkout.  That means 20% off Altra Lone Peaks, Big Agnes Tiger Wall Tents, Hoke One One Speedgoats, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Packs…you name it.

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17 of Our Favorite Deals from the REI Gear Up Get Out Sale

40% Off REI Magma 850 Down Hoodie 2.0 | Women’s

Sale $131.39 (Reg. $219)

• Weight: 13.75 oz men’s | 11.5 oz women’s
  

One of the best deals in this sitewide sale just happens to be for a coveted puffy that backpackers adore. 850-fill premium goose down has a phenomenal warmth-to-weight ratio, and there’s plenty of it in the Magma Hoodie, making this insulated jacket a perfect choice for four-season adventures.

$100 Off Garmin Fenix 7 GPS Watch

Sale $599.99 (Reg. $700)

• Weight: 2.8 oz

Garmin’s GPS watches come equipped with fitness features like heart rate monitoring, as well as navigation features like GPS tracking, altimeter, barometer, and compass. Not only is the base model on sale, but so are the many different variations of the Fenix, which feature a mishmash of upgrades including larger displays, longer battery life, solar recharging, and more durable screens:

• Garmin Fenix 7 Solar
• Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar
• Garmin Fenix 7S
• Garmin Fenix 7S Solar
• Garmin Fenix 7S Sapphire Solar
• Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
• Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar

20% Off Tubbs Mountaineer Snowshoes Men’s | Women’s

Sale $223.89 (Reg. $279.95)

 

• Weight (pair): 4 lb 14.4 oz men’s | 4 lb 10 oz women’s

With secure bindings, aggressive crampons, and heel lifters, these beefy snowshoes are suitable for winter snowshoe hikes on rugged, steep trails.

20% Off Kahtoola Microspikes

Sale $59.89 (Reg. $74.95)

• Weight: 11 oz

These minimalist traction devices are the spikes of choice for most thru-hikers. They’re grippy enough to keep you safe on icy early season-trails, light enough to not fill your heart with regret when you stuff them in your pack, and flexible enough to not immediately punch holes in the sides of your trail runners.

25% Off SuperFeet Trailblazer Insoles

Sale $41.19 (Reg. $54.95)

A sturdy pair of insoles can elevate an OK pair of hiking shoes to an excellent one. Orthotics protect your most valuable assets from the wear and tear of the trail while keeping you happy, comfortable, and supported in your footwear.

25% Off Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Baselayer Men’s | Women’s

Sale $82.49 (Reg. $110)

Materials: 100% merino wool

Merino wool is odor-resistant and helps you retain warmth when wet. Many Smartwool base layer pieces are 25% off during the Gear Up Get Out sale, including:

• Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottoms Men’s | Women’s
• Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip Men’s | Women’s
• Intraknit Thermal Base Layer Crew Men’s | Women’s
• Intraknit Thermal Base Layer Bottoms Men’s | Women’s

30% Off REI 650 Down Jacket 2.0 Men’s | Women’s

Sale $69.89 (Reg. $99.95)

• Weight: 11 oz

$70 for a high-quality down puffy is pretty unheard of. This classic quilted puffy is now more affordable than ever.

$25% Off prAna Stretch Zion II Men’s | PrAna Halle II Women’s Pant

Sale $71.19 (Reg. $95)

• Materials: 95% recycled nylon/5% elastane

For those of us who burn easily and can’t help but blunder into every thorny bush, sharp rock, and poison ivy patch on the trail, prAna’s iconic trail pants are the pinnacle of functionality, comfort, and style in the backcountry.

$50 Off Garmin inReach Mini 2

Sale $349.99 (Reg. $400)

• Weight: 3.5 oz

With two-way satellite messaging, waypoint tracking, local weather forecasts, and SOS capabilities (among other features), the aptly named inReach Mini packs a lot of peace of mind into a sub-four-ounce package.

30% Off REI Xerodry GTX Rain Jacket Men’s | Women’s

Sale $118.30 (Reg. $169)

• Weight: 12.5 oz

The Xerodry is the Cadillac of high-performance REI rain jackets. It’s eminently functional with sleek waterproof zippers and breathable Gore-Tex.

25% Off Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Sale $37.39 (Reg. $49.95)

• Weight: 2.7 oz

The Spot boasts 400-lumen max light output, red and locking settings, a handy battery indicator light, and long-lasting battery life, all packed into a featherlight 2.7-ounce package.

25% Off Osprey Aether 65 Men’s  | Ariel 65 Women’s Pack

Sale $236.19 (Reg. $315)

• Weight: 5 lb, 2 oz men’s | 4 lb 13.5 oz women’s

This heavy-duty workhorse has all the cushioning, breathability, and pockets you could ever need. It may not be the lightest pack on the planet, but the Aether/Ariel is bulletproof, which is why you see so many of them on America’s long trails.

25% Off Leki Makalu Lite Trekking Poles

Sale $119.89 (Reg. $159.95)

• Weight: 18.2 oz

Don’t underestimate the value of a good pair of trekking poles: they’ll save your knees, keep you from faceplanting on rugged trails, and even keep your UL tent up at camp each night.

30% Off REI Midweight Base Layer 1/2 Zip Men’s | Women’s

Sale $41.89 (Reg. $59.95)

• Materials: Polyester (bluesign® approved)

This UPF-50 base layer is perfect for active hiking or lounging around camp. And at 30% off, these already-inexpensive garments are even more affordable. Other REI base layers are also on sale:

• Midweight Base Layer Bottoms Men’s | Women’s
• Midweight Base Layer Crew Men’s | Women’s

25% Off C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe

Sale $89.89 (Reg. $119.95)

• Weight: 7 oz

You won’t find another ice axe lighter than the sub-half-pound C.A.M.P. Corsa. This seven-ounce aluminum alloy axe is ideal for thru-hikers anticipating slick conditions on the PCT or CDT.

25% Off Outdoor Research ActiveIce Hijab

Sale $29.99 (Reg. $40)

• Materials: 84% nylon/16% elastane (bluesign® approved)

This UPF-50 sports hijab is helmet-optimized and thermoregulating and features a shock cord adjustment to keep your hair off the back of your neck.

30% Off REI Groundbreaker Fleece 2.0 Men’s | Women’s

Sale $34.97 ($Reg. $49.95)

• Material: Polyester

This classic, no-frills fleece will keep you warm on cold days on the trail. Why overcomplicate something so simple?

Members save 20% on one full-priced item and 20% on one REI Outlet item.

Don’t see something you like in the list above? Well, first of all, remember that this isn’t an exhaustive list—these are just a few of our favorite items for backpackers and thru-hikers, but there are lots of other goodies on sale, so head over to REI now through November 21st to check it out.

But secondly, if you’re an REI member (and you really should be), you can take 20% off any one full-price piece of gear at REI AND an extra 20% off one outlet item. Use the code GEARUP22 at checkout.

Shop the REI Gear Up Get Out Sale Through 11/21

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