REI’s anti-Black Friday sale: Get editor-approved hiking bags and backpacks for clearance prices

REI has a famously anti-Black Friday stance, but the outdoor retailer is currently running huge deals on par with the best seasonal sales. Right now, dozens of hiking bags, daypacks, and backpacks are on sale for their lowest prices of the year. There are still tons of colors and styles in stock, so grab the one you want and make your holiday travel that much easier (and more stylish).

Don’t struggle to cram a week’s worth of gear into a promotional duffel bag from a fun run you did 11 years ago. The Big Haul 60 hits that sweet spot where you have enough room for everything without feeling like you’re hauling Santa’s sack of presents. The duffel opens wide so you can actually see what you packed, and at 60 liters, it’s large enough for extended trips but won’t get you dinged for oversized baggage. The backpack straps are handy on the trail or in the airport. At 30% off, it’s a solid pick if you need something more versatile than a rolling suitcase.

Osprey’s Arcane series uses welded construction instead of stitching, which means your laptop and gear stay dry even when you get caught in a downpour. The 25-liter capacity works for daily commutes or weekend trips, and the roll-top closure lets you adjust the volume depending on what you’re carrying. It’s normally priced like a premium pack, but at 35% off, you’re getting legitimate weatherproofing without the usual premium tax.

Take this backpack wherever. The clamshell opening gives you suitcase-style access to everything inside, and the harness system tucks away when you want it to look more like luggage than a backpack. Twenty-five percent off makes it competitive with packs that don’t have nearly the same build quality. It also has an understated look that doesn’t scream “I take this bag into the woods on the weekend.”

Backpacks and Daypacks

REI Co-op

Fjallraven

The North Face

Patagonia

Gregory

Herschel Supply Co.

Mountain Hardwear

CamelBak

Osprey

MYSTERY RANCH

Thule

Topo Designs

Tote Bags and Messenger Bags

REI Co-op

The North Face

Topo Designs

Osprey

Patagonia

Sherpani

Sling Bags and Crossbody Bags

Topo Designs

Herschel Supply Co.

Osprey

Arc’teryx

Sherpani

Chrome

Thule

Duffel Bags

ALPS Mountaineering

Herschel Supply Co.

REI Co-op

Osprey

Thule

Gregory

Mountain Hardwear

Helly Hansen

NEMO

Wheeled Luggage and Rolling Duffels

Osprey

Gregory

REI Co-op

Topo Designs

Thule

Packing Organizers and Accessories

Thule

REI Co-op

Patagonia

Sea to Summit

Waist Packs and Hip Packs

Arc’teryx

REI Co-op

Gregory

The North Face

Patagonia

Herschel Supply Co.

Osprey

 

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