It’s time for the annual REI Cyber Week Sale! Which means from December 1-8, 2025, tons of outdoor gear is on sale! So we rounded up the 10 best deals on more sustainable gear that we think are worth a look AND can be bought with an epic discount this season. So if you need some new gear, now’s the time to save some cash.
Looking for the perfect outdoorsy gifts for the folks in your life who love to hike and play outside? We get it; we can be a tough bunch to shop for and tend to be particular about the clothing and gear we use. That goes double for those of us who make sustainability a priority. So we made it easy for you by rounding up 10 stellar gifts for outdoor lovers that we’ve personally used and would recommend to our own friends and family.
There are so many gift guides out there. Heck, we publish several every year–which you should definitely go check out if you’ll be buying for an outdoorsy loved one this year. But in our opinion, there aren’t enough anti gift guides floating around the internet these days. So we decided to make one. Here are 10 gifts to skip this year if you’re shopping for an outdoor lover.
You don’t have to buy something shiny and new in order to give a meaningful gift. In fact, consider challenging yourself to participate in Buy Nothing December this year. That way, you can focus on spending time with family, reducing stress, and enjoying the season. Here are few ideas to get you started.
It’s that time of year again: Shopping season. Time to scour the internet for not only gifts, but the best black Friday camping deals on hiking or kayaking gear, tents, stoves, and all things outdoors. Indeed, if there’s one time to replace that worn-out fleece or buy your first hybrid jacket, it may very well be now. So we’ve rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) outdoor deals to help you save.
It’s time for the annual REI Holiday Sale! Which means from November 14-24, 2025, tons of outdoor gear is on sale! So we rounded up 10 deals on more sustainable gear we think are worth a look AND can be bought with a solid discount this holiday. So if you need some new gear, now’s the time to save some cash. Just don’t forget to check for used gear on REI Re/Supply! And check out our full list of holiday deals from brands we know and love. And remember: only buy what you need (i.e. don’t over consume), buy used when you can, support sustainable brands, then get outside and wander on!
Want to shop more responsibly this season? These are some of the best websites to buy used outdoor gear for activities of all kinds.
The Skullet is both a functional portable heater and easy-to-use camp stove in one moderately convenient package. But is it perfect? We tested it with friends to find out.
If you’re looking to bolster your supply of natural apparel or are in search of clothing that functions as well on the trail as it does in town, these options take sustainability to the next level. We’ve tested them all and these are our very favorite plant fiber hiking shirts that we’ll be wearing time and time again, on trail and off.
If you’re planning your first trip to explore the desert and/or the American Southwest or your 10th and you want to make it a more enjoyable, comfortable, safe experience, make sure to pack these five things.