REI is skipping Black Friday again. How can you save on outdoor gear?

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REI will close its stores on Black Friday as part of its #OptOutside movement.

The REI Winter Sale offers online deals from November 14 through Cyber Week.

A lifetime REI Co-op membership costs a one-time $30 fee and provides extra perks like coupons and dividends.

REI has long stood out during Black Friday thanks to its #OptOutside movement, closing stores on the big shopping day to encourage more outdoor adventures.

But that doesn’t mean the deals stop—far from it. The REI Winter Sale delivers massive savings online, starting before Thanksgiving and running through Cyber Week. If you’re looking for Patagonia jackets , Yeti coolers , Osprey packs and more, now’s the time to shop. Here's everything you need to know about saving at REI this holiday sea