In this video I dug through the REI Holiday Sale 2025 catalog (Nov 14–Nov 24) and pulled out the top deals that are actually worth your money. REI does things a little different than the usual Black Friday chaos, and if you’re a member you’ve also got that 20% off coupon for one full‑price item plus another 20% off an outlet item—so you can stack value if the sale prices aren’t hitting. I’m only sharing gear I’ve used myself or that my friends own and I’ve seen work in the real world. I cover winter outerwear I personally ski in (REI First Chair Gore‑Tex jacket and bibs), a puffy I’m currently loving (Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Hoodie), and base layers/socks that performed for me on a frigid Idaho elk hunt (Smartwool). Then we get into sleep systems—Kelty Cosmic down bag, Exped MegaMat and Ultra 5R, REI TrailMade sleeping bag, and the REI Helix pad that I still think is ridiculously comfy for the price. I wrap with backpacking staples like the Osprey Exos/Eja packs, reliable Black Diamond trekking poles, cheap Nalgene bottles, and a “hidden gem” tip: the REI Resupply section plus a member coupon can score you absurd deals (I once got a $420 tent for $90).