- REI’s secret beginning of the year sale is chock full of editor-tested gear.
- Take up to 50% off on editor-recommended shoes, workout apparel, and outdoor gear.
- Some noteworthy sales include Hoka, Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and more.
REI IS A solid one-stop shop for our editors’ favorite outdoor gear. It has a little bit of everything, especially when it comes to stuff we’ve personally tested and recommend. Whether it’s the latest Hoka running shoes or our favorite performance rain jacket, there’s a little something for everyone. And when things go on sale, it gets passed around the office, fast. We also make sure to keep you folks in the loop, too.
And right now is one such time. REI’s first sale of the year is a doozy, with 50 percent off some of our favorite gear of last year. For example, one of our best-tested trail running shoes, the Hoka Speedgoat 6, is now 50 percent off in one color (although sales are going quick and right now only a couple sizes are left in that color). Hoka rarely gets the half-off treatment (even on its own site), so this is something we’d certainly consider “newsworthy.” And even if it’s not your color, two other colors have near full size runs and are still 19 percent off. If you’re gearing up for the spring weather, one of our all-time favorite pairs of gym shorts, the Kore shorts, is also currently discounted by over 20 percent.
Feel free to shop the full sale below, and we included some more of our favorite deals for good measure. Things are moving quickly, so make sure to snag that cold-weather hiking jacket while you can still get some good use out of it.
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Best January REI Sales
Weather-Repellent
Patagonia Houdini Jacket
Now 20% Off
Editor-Tested Rain Jacket
Arc’teryx Beta SL Jacket
Now 15% Off
Our Favorite Trail Running Shoe
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Now 50% Off
Best All-Purpose Workout Shirt
Vuori Strato Tech T-Shirt
Now 15% Off
Best Tested Walking Shoe
Hoka Clifton 10
Now 19% Off
Best Winter Workout Shirt
Vuori Strato Tech Hoodie
Now 16% Off
All-Weather Hiking Pants
Kuhl KUHL Men’s Deceptr Pants
Now 25% Off
Best of Both Worlds
REI Co-op Sahara Stretch Convertible Pants
Now 50% Off
Great for Layering
Arc’teryx Atom Insulated Hoody
Now 15% Off
Ultralight Jacket
Arc’teryx Norvan Jacket
Now 20% Off
Cozy Fit
Janji Rover Merino Hoodie
Now 28% Off
Lightweight and Versatile
Icebreaker Merino Blend 200 RealFleece Descender Half-Zip
Now 30% Off
Stretchy Design
Free Country Sueded Spacedye Quarter-Zip Pullover
Now 33% Off
Our Favorite Workout Shorts
Vuori Kore Short
Now 21% Off
Perfect for Trail Running
REI Co-op Swiftland 7″ Running Shorts
Now 30% Off
Enhanced Warmth
Arc’teryx Delta Pullover Hoody
Now 19% Off
A Slimmed-Down Pack
Osprey Stratos 24 Pack
Now 25% Off
Durable Backpacking Tent
Nemo Mayfly OSMO 2 Lightweight Backpacking Tent
Now 21% Off
There are a few more deals worth highlighting. The Hoka Clifton 10, our favorite walking shoe from 2025, is now 20 percent off in a couple of the brand’s most popular colorways. One of our all-time favorite rain jackets, the Arc’teryx Beta SL, is almost $100 off. The editor-tested and recommended “splurge” option is now a little more reasonable.
One of our best-tested workout shirts, the Vuori Strato Tech tee, is now 15 percent off, while the lightweight yet warm Patagonia Houdini Jacket (a favorite winter running jacket) is 20 percent off and now under $100.
Some of our favorite outdoor gear deals include 25 percent off the slimmed-down, yet surprisingly roomy Osprey Stratos 24 Pack, almost $100 off the lightweight Nemo Mayfly OSMO 2 Backpacking Tent, and over 30 percent off the Free Country Sueded Spacedye Quarter-Zip Pullover.
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Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner’s World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear and tech. Baseball, surfing, and camping occupied most of his time growing up.
He also trained in martial arts for 12 years and holds a third degree black belt. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He is also a Certified Beer Server and previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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