【AI前沿】Here are 40 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary Sale

GadgetsTechVerge ShoppingHere are 40 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary SaleIt’s a great time to grab a Garmin watch, a solar-powered lantern, and other outdoor tech.It’s a great time to grab a Garmin watch, a solar-powered lantern, and other outdoor tech.bySheena VasaniMay 16, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.See our ethics statement.The last-gen InReach Mini 2 might require a subscription to use, but we guarantee it’s far more durable than your phone.Image: GarminSheena Vasaniwrites about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations forThe Verge.REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year —has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be atent,sleeping pad, orstove. If your summer plans involve hiking or heading into the backcountry, there are also savings to be had on everything fromGarmin watchestowater filters, some of which are also on discount at retailers like Amazon.RelatedOne of Intel’s fastest desktop CPUs is $50 offBose’s new Lifestyle Ultra speakers are now availableThe sale runs through May 25th, and to save you time scrolling, we’ve rounded up the best deals below. Additionally, as in previous years, REI members get 20 percent off one full-price item or one REI Outlet item with codeANNIV26, giving those who pay fora lifetime membership($30) even more ways to save in the run-up to Memorial Day.Featured ProductsPreviousNextGarmin inReach Mini 2Read More$250 at Amazon$250 at GarminHalf Dome 2 Tent (with footprint)Read More$197 at REI (gray)$247 at REI (green)BioLite Site LightsRead More$75 at Amazon$75 at BioLiteREI Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping BagRead More$112 at REI (medium)$119 at REI (long)Black Diamond Spot 400 HeadlampRead More$45 at Black Diamond$45 at REILifeStraw Peak Series StrawRead More$19 at Amazon$19 at REIColeman Cascade Classic Camp StoveRead More$88 at Coleman$97 at REIExped MegaMat DuoRead More$300 at REI (medium)$412 at REI (queen)Garmin Fenix 8Read More$750 at Amazon (43mm)$850 at Walmart (51mm)Kelty Low LoveseatRead More$112 at REI$112 at BackcountrySmartwatches and fitness trackersGarmin Fenix 8$750$100025% off$750The Garmin Fenix 8 is a premium multisport watch that features a speaker, mic, and on-device assistant for calls, timers, and voice commands. It also offers elite battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and robust sensors.Read our review.Read More$750 at Amazon (43mm)$850 at Walmart (51mm)$850 at REI (47mm)Amazfit Active 2$85$10015% off$85The Amazfit Active 2 delivers outsized value for the price. It looks spiffy and has a wide array of health tracking features, plus built-in GPS and AI chatbots to provide extra context to your data.Read our review.Read More$90 at Best Buy$85 at REI$85 at TargetGarmin’s Venu 4is geared toward the average athlete, and it’s on sale atREI,Amazon, andBest Buyin both size configurations for $499.99 ($50 off), matching its best price to date. The wearable offers many of the same health and fitness tracking features as its predecessor, the Venu 3S, including abnormal heart rate alerts, detailed sleep insights, audio-guided meditation sessions, and a wheelchair mode. It introduces new wellness features, though, including the ability to track caffeine and alcohol intake, as well as Garmin Coach, so you can tailor workouts based on your fitness history, sleep quality, and recovery.REI,Amazon, andBest Buyare also selling theGarmin Lily 2 Activefor $249.99 ($50 off), which is its lowest price to date. The stylish smartwatch is a great budget-friendly Garmin, especially for people with smaller wrists. Like the standard Lily 2, it offers basic fitness tracking, notifications, and up to five days of battery life; however, the so-called “Active” model adds a physical button, built-in GPS, and support for more sports tracking.Read our Lily 2 review.If you want more accurate heart rate tracking than most smartwatches offer,Polar’s H10is on sale atREIandAmazonfor $94.49 ($10 off), which is one of its better prices in recent months. Unlike wrist-based trackers, the chest strap records your heart rate directly from your chest for more precise readings during workouts. The lightweight sensor also pairs with a wide range of fitness apps, smartwatches, gym equipment, and other devices via Bluetooth, and it’s water-resistant enough for swimming.Communication and safety gearGarmin inReach Mini 2$250$40038% off$250Garmin’s palm-sized inReach Mini 2 satellite communicator offers off-the-grid two-way messaging, built-in navigation capabilities, and powerful mapping features, including the ability to set waypoints when paired with Garmin’s Explore app. A subscription plan is required to access the Iridium network, though, with prices starting at $7.99 a month.Read More$250 at Am