Everyone else is lying to you, pulling the wool over your eyes. REI doesn't do a Black Friday sale. At least not in name. There's a Winter Sale this week, lasting until November 25, and there'll be some sort of small sale leading up to Thanksgiving.

Find details on these deals and many more below. If you're looking for more sales, see our Apple Black Friday deals live coverage. You don't have to be an Ultimate Frisbee dork to enjoy tossing around the old flying disc.

Don’t miss your chance to save big on your favorite brands, including Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and The North Face.

Winter is coming. But you can get ready for the chilly temps and save a few bucks with REI's Black Friday sale. While the annual shopping holiday is still (technically) a week away, that hasn't stopped our favorite retailers from debuting epic Black Friday deals early — and we're not complaining!

WE'VE BEEN KEEPING you posted on the best sales all year long, from Prime Day price drops to surprise deals from our favorite retailers—and now, arguably the biggest savings event of all is finally here: November means Black Friday sales are officially upon us,