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).
REI Co-op Big Haul 60 Duffel – $97.29 (was $139.00)
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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 Arcane Roll-Top Waterproof 25 Pack – $258.73 (was $400.00)
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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.
Thule Aion Travel Pack 40L — $187.39 (was $249.95)
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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
2025 Holiday Gift Guide
