But these savings multiply the closer you get to one major shopping event: Memorial Day weekend. Right now, at REI, you can score up to 67 percent off outdoor gear (many from our favorite clothing brands),

REI’s best deals of the year come from its much-anticipated anniversary sale, which typically runs through Memorial Day weekend. The outdoor outfitter’s online sale section essentially quadruples in size, with steep discounts on packs, shoes, tents, and more. It makes the retailer’s Black Friday sale, quite frankly, look like small potatoes.

Carbon steel is the best for grilling and general campfire cooking. Jackery’s portable power stations are fantastic for camping and any other outdoor pursuits. You can charge this guy up at home or even attach a solar panel for everlasting power. The easiest personal water filter for hiking in the backcountry.