REI early Black Friday sale — 11 deals I’d buy right now, starting at $7

If you or someone in your life loves the outdoors, I’ve got great news. REI is having an enormous sale ahead of Black Friday and a huge range of high-end apparel, accessories and gear is marked down by as much as 71% off. 

As someone who writes about outdoor gear for a living, here are the 11 deals I recommend most starting with these outrageously warm and comfortable Smartwool socks for just $7, marked down from $27. And for some upper body warmth, this snazzy Columbia Cruiser Valley Soft-Shell is just $48, reduced from $99. 

Check out details on both these deals, and many more, below.  

REI Black Friday deals: quick links

REI Black Friday deals

Looking for more fab Black Friday deals on outerwear and outdoor gear? A ton of my favorite adventure-tracking smartwatches are on sale. You can also save big on Arc’teryx gear, and loads of the best Hoka running shoes are marked down.