REI's Anniversary Sale runs through May 25th and covers serious outdoor gear at real discounts. The Garmin Fenix 8 43mm drops to $749.99 from $999.99 on Amazon. The Garmin Lily 2 Active hits its lowest price ever at $249.99, down $50 across REI, Amazon, and Best Buy. The Amazfit Active 2, a budget GPS smartwatch with AI-assisted health tracking, falls to $84.99 at REI and Target.
REI members get an additional 20 percent off one full-price or Outlet item with code ANNIV26. A lifetime membership costs $30, so the math works fast on a single big purchase. Deals extend beyond REI itself: Amazon and Walmart are matching or beating some prices, so comparison shopping is worth the two minutes.
The full list runs to 40 products across smartwatches, safety gear, sleep systems, water filtration, and cooking equipment. The Polar H10 chest strap at $94.49 and the Garmin InReach Mini 2 satellite communicator are buried further down and worth finding. If you are planning any backcountry time this summer, the communication and safety gear section alone justifies reading the original.
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