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Retailers are rolling out holiday discounts well ahead of the official shopping season, and REI has launched its annual Holiday Sale running through November 23rd. The outdoor retailer is offering significant price cuts on everything from fitness wearables and smartwatches to camping equipment and safety gear.
Smartwatches and Fitness Tech
Wearables from Garmin are receiving notable price drops during the event. The Garmin Lily 2 Active is available at REI, Amazon, and Best Buy for $249.99, marking a $50 discount and its lowest price to date. This budget-friendly smartwatch adds a physical button, built-in GPS, and expanded sports tracking to the standard model’s basic notifications and five-day battery life. Meanwhile, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 has returned to its all-time low of $249.99 ($50 off) across Amazon, Walmart, and REI, offering up to 11 days of battery life and extensive health tracking features.
Cyclists can also find the Wahoo Kickr V6 Smart Trainer on sale at REI for $679.99, saving $170. The high-end indoor trainer provides up to 2,200W of resistance, replicates inclines of up to 20 percent, and delivers accurate power measurements with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for apps like Zwift.
Phone Accessories and Entertainment
For mobile users with older Apple devices, InfinityLab’s InstantGo 10,000 Power Bank is discounted to $41.93, roughly $28 off at REI, featuring a built-in Lightning cable and passthrough charging support. Content creators can pick up the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Advanced Tracking Combo for around $128.99 ($21 off) at REI, Amazon, and Best Buy. Additionally, Soundcore’s AeroFit 2 open-ear earbuds are available for $79.99 ($20 off) at the same retailers, offering a secure fit, IP55 water and dust resistance, and up to 42 hours of battery life with their charging case.
Communication and Safety Gear
Satellite communication devices are also heavily discounted. The base Garmin InReach Mini 3 is priced at around $349 ($100 off) at REI, Amazon, and Garmin, bringing it close to its lowest price ever and adding a color touchscreen for easier messaging. The subscription-based Garmin InReach Messenger Plus is likewise on sale for $299.99 ($100 off) at REI, Amazon, and Garmin, allowing users to send photos and audio clips alongside standard text messages. For cyclists, the Chapter MIPS Bike Helmet is on sale starting at about $112.39 ($41 off) at REI, featuring a hidden PopLock and a magnetic Micro-USB taillight, while the Garmin Varia RTL515 Radar Taillight is marked down to $149.99 ($50 off) at REI and Amazon.
Camping and Travel Gear
Outdoor and camping essentials feature prominent price cuts throughout the sale. REI has reduced the price of its Flexlite Camp Chair to around $67.39 ($22 off), and the Magma 30 Sleeping Bag is available in various sizes starting at $243.93 ($105 off). Backpackers can also purchase Osprey’s Atmos AG 65 Pack for around $258.93 ($112 off) at REI, while the compact JetBoil Stash Cooking System is down to $123.69 ($41 off). For sleeping comfort, the ultralight Nemo Tensor sleeping pad starts at $131.93 (about $88 off), and Nemo’s Stargaze Evo-X portable rocking chair is on sale for $99.99 ($80 off) at REI.
Headlamps and Lighting
Lighting and headlamp options round out the promotional offerings. Black Diamond’s Spot headlamp is available for $47.89 ($12 off) at REI, delivering up to 450 lumens of adjustable brightness and an IPX7 water-resistance rating. The basic Petzl Tikka headlamp is also on sale at REI for $18.77 (about $16 off) with a maximum output of 350 lumens. Furthermore, the Nite Ize Radiant 314 rechargeable lantern is discounted to $23.77 (about $22 off) at REI, offering up to 96 hours of battery life and a built-in power bank feature.
REI members can take advantage of additional savings by using the promo code HOLIDAY2026 to save 20 percent on one full-price item and an extra 20 percent on one REI Outlet item.
