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

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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.  

  • Smartwool Snowflake Crew Socks (women's): was $27 now $7
  • Conscious Step Socks (unisex): was $15 now $7
  • GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Doppio Mug: was $12 now $7
  • GSI Outdoors Microlite 500 Vacuum Water Bottle: was $17 now $9
  • REI Co-op Recycled Flying Disc: was $14 now $9
  • REI Co-op Trailmade Cuff Beanie (unisex): was $22 now $10
  • REI Co-op Logo Beanie (unisex): was $24 now $11
  • Outdoor Research Echo Ubertube: was $20 now $14
  • adidas Own The Run Base Jacket (women's): was $90 now $44
  • REI Co-op Swiftland Pack Running Anorak (unisex): was $94 now $46
  • Columbia Cruiser Valley Soft-Shell jacket (men's): was $99 now $48

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. 

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Dan Bracaglia covers fitness and consumer technology with an emphasis on wearables for Tom's Guide. Based in the US Pacific Northwest, Dan is an avid outdoor adventurer who dabbles in everything from kayaking to snowboarding, but he most enjoys exploring the cities and mountains with his small pup, Belvedere. Dan is currently training to climb some of Washington State's tallest peaks. He's also a big photography nerd. 

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