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.

When I think of Memorial Day sales, I think of furniture and decor, especially for outdoor spaces. But it seems I’ve been overlooking REI! Its biggest sale of the year is its Anniversary Sale, which overlaps with Memorial Day.

If you’re lucky enough to have the long weekend off from work, it’s a great time for kicking your feet up in your backyard or embarking on a days-long camping trip with the family., But it also just happens to be one of the biggest sale events of the year—and REI is serving up incredible discounts on the gear you’ll need to help you hike,

Some of the biggest sales of the year happen over this weekend. One sale you absolutely don't want to miss this weekend is over at REI.The outdoorsy retailer doesn't normally participate in a ton sale traditional sales throughout the year.

While REI is primarily known as an outdoor outfitter, the online retailer regularly features serious savings on a plethora of high-end running and fitness gear as well. Brooks, Hoka, and Nike products are regularly featured on the site,

Score big on cycling essentials from Camelbak, Rapha, Osprey, Giro, and more during REI’s annual Anniversary Sale.

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 50% off outdoor and athletic gear (from favorite brands like Hoka,