Right now, you can score up to 40% off camping and hiking gear, 40% off REI's Co-op brand and various discounts across a multitude of brands during REI's sale. And yes, fan-favorite gear and clothing from the likes of Patagonia,

There's a pretty widespread movement, especially among more environmentally focused companies, against Black Friday. I've written stories about the trend: Does Yeti do Black Friday? Does REI do Black Friday?

IF YOU LOVE the great outdoors or are gift-shopping for the outdoorsmen in your life, REI is a one-stop shop for all the best brands. REI notoriously forgoes a Black Friday event, presenting the #OptOutside campaign instead.