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The 5 Best Deals for Hikers at REI's Last-Minute Gifts Sale
From discount trail runners to gadgets, these are some of our favorite gifts you still have time to get.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent (Photo: Courtesy)
Still have holiday shopping to do? Time is short. The USPS’s shipping deadline has come and gone, and other retailers are coming up on theirs. For us procrastinators, REI’s ongoing Last-Minute Gifts Sale offers one final shot at redemption. Any of the trail-tested gifts on this list can still make it on time with two-day shipping, and many can be had for pick-up at your local store. From discount shoes to one featherweight tent, these are our last-minute picks.
HOKA Speedgoat 6 Trail-Running Shoes
Fleet-footed testers found a lot to like about these comfortable trail runners from HOKA, with users from RUN comparing them to “full-suspension 29er mountain bike with wide, big-lugged tires” for their ability to devour rough terrain.
Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Shirt
This is as simple as outdoor layers come. Patagonia’s classic Capilene tee is ready for your next hike, backpacking trip, or summer paddle, and looks a lot more casual than your average technical layer.
inReach Messenger Plus
Besides giving you a way to keep in touch with your loved ones from the backcountry, a satellite communicator can drastically increase your chances of being rescued safely in an accident. This 3.5-ounce model features an SOS button and lets you send not only texts but photos and voice messages too.
Gregory Nano Waist Pack
We’re big fans of the fanny pack at Backpacker. At a total capacity of 3.5 liters, the Nano swallows gear, letting you keep your essentials close at hand no matter what pack you’re rocking.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV Carbon 2 Tent
We’re not gonna sugarcoat it: This one is a big buy. But if you (or your giftee, who we assume you love very, very much) is a certain kind of hiker, and you have a certain amount of disposable income, this semi-freestanding Dyneema shelter might be for you. At 11.5 ounces per person, it’s about as lightweight as a full-featured double-wall tent gets.
