The Best Lightweight Hiking Gear in the REI Co-op Holiday Sale 2025
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The REI Co-op Holiday Sale is on now, and this guide is your shortcut towards maximum savings on the best lightweight hiking gear. We combed the digital shelves and cross-referenced sale pricing to find the discounted equipment ultralight backpackers want most.
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REI Co-op Holiday Sale Info
- Sale runs November 14-24, 2025
- 20% off coupons for a full price & Outlet item
- Up to 30% off select styles
- Up to 50% off select past-season styles
- Buy a membership, spend $50, get $30 back
Table of Contents
The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie (20% off w/ coupon)
7.3 oz | $170 MSRP
The North Face FutureFleece Hoodie is a lightweight, all-purpose mid-layer with exceptional breathability and a high warmth-to-weight ratio. In terms of raw performance, it trumps every other fleece sold at REI. The inside face alternates between voluminous loop clusters that insulate, and gridded channels of empty space to encourage breathability.
Patagonia Storm Racer (20% off w/ coupon)
7.2 oz | $299 MSRP
The Storm Racer is Patagonia’s lightest rain jacket, a top performer in the three layer ultralight shell genre, and one of the very best sold at REI Co-op.
NEMO Pulse Quilt (20% off w/ coupon)
18 oz | $550 MSRP
Simply put, NEMO Pulse is the best ultralight quilt sold at REI, and the best from a mainstream outdoor brand. Built with 1000 fill power down and kero step baffling, it offers an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio. Read its rating as 30F, the 20F is its extreme lower limit.
La Sportiva Lumina 200 (20% off w/ coupon)
8.8 oz | $379 MSRP
The new-for-2025 La Sportiva Lumina 200 offers the highest warmth-to-weight ratio of any puffy in its weight class and any puffy sold at REI, and all for a very reasonable price. Most other jackets like this run $400-$550. A remarkable 50% of Lumina 200’s weight is comprised of 1000 fill power down plumes (4.4 oz)! Choose this if you run cold or want to push a single puffy into 4-season use.
Rab Mythic Ultra Parka (20% off w/ coupon)
18.9 oz | $495 MSRP
Compared to the entire field of lightweight parkas, Rab Mythic Ultra is lighter and much warmer. That’s thanks to the simple combination of 8.5 ounces of 900 fill power down, encased in an ultralight 10d Pertex nylon shell. And measurable stats don’t even account for the additional insulation provided by its thermal reflective lining, and the box baffled torso.
Tifosi Rail (20% off w/ coupon)
1.0 oz | $90 MSRP
Tifosi Rail are the photochromic shield sunglasses we’ve used more than any other, and still the pair we grab most frequently. Thanks to the fully rimless frames, they outcompete nearly all others in terms of peripheral vision and lightweight comfort. It’s easy to forget that they’re even on your face!
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound (20% off w/ coupon)
32.3 oz | $369 MSRP
The HMG Unbound is minimalist, ultralight, waterproof, durable, and comes with a massive suite of external storage for all of your snacks, water, and day gear. This thru-hiking-inspired pack is an overall upgrade to Hyperlite’s base models, the Southwest, Windrider, and Junction, but not strictly better in every way.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate (20% off w/ coupon)
17.7 oz | $249 MSRP
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 is an ultralight daypack that is basically a slimmed down version of HMG’s iconic backpacking pack design. This includes its Dyneema construction, roll top closure, and external storage array, albeit with a much smaller front mesh pocket and no hip belt pockets. We love this design and find it be extremely functional. It is our pick for best daypack at REI.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 XL (20% off w/ coupon)
46 oz | $580 MSRP
Stats don’t lie! The new-for-2025 Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 XL, made with stronger, more waterproof, more sag-resistant HyperBead Fabric, is superior to the baseline Copper Spur UL2, which was already our favorite lightweight freestanding 2P model! Compared to the average backpacking tent, it’s larger, lighter, smarter, better ventilated, and more livable. The XL series is a better way to spread out than increasing a full capacity level. Read more in our Copper Spur Review.
Leki Ultra Trail FX.One (20% off w/ coupon)
12.8 oz | $220 MSRP
The Leki Ultratrail FX.One are the preferred poles of European ultra runners and long trail FKT setters thanks to their ultralight weight, ultra high strength-to-weight ratio carbon shaft, and unique wrist strap system.
Osprey Men’s Exos & Women’s Eja (25% off)
45 oz | $280 MSRP
Choose the Osprey M’s Exos or W’s Eja because it’s a beloved lightweight favorite, with an airy, suspended mesh back panel and reasonable price point. This has been a best-seller for over a decade, and justifiably so!
Black Diamond Beta Light 45 (25% off)
32 oz | $430 MSRP
Black Diamond Beta Light 45 is notable as the first backpacking pack from a mainstream brand made with waterproof Challenge ULTRA fabric – a best-in-class material that is even lighter and stronger than Dyneema. And check out those straps – they have the look and pockets of a vest harness, but the load lifters you’d expect on a backpacking pack.
Black Diamond Distance 22 (25% off)
14.9 oz | $220 MSRP
The Black Diamond Distance 22 vestpack is a must-have for speed hikers intending to shuffle run, or trail runners intending to be out all day. Specifically, this pack is a contender for best-in-class within its category, and might just replace your traditional daypack.
REI Co-op Flash Air 22 Pack (30% off)
14 oz | $60 MSRP
For a well-featured and extremely affordable ultralight daypack, go with the REI Co-op Flash 22 – a beloved best seller. This design features a brain and two large side pockets, as well as a pleasant mesh hip belt. Also great for travel!
REI Co-op Trail 2 Waist Pack (30% off)
4 oz | $30 MSRP
Supplement your hip belt storage with an affordable lightweight waist pack like the REI Co-op Trail 2! Two liters is the sweet spot for storing extra gear like sunscreen, lip balm, and a SatCom. Or even just more snacks!
REI Co-op Magma Trail Quilt (25% off)
20.3 oz | $329 MSRP
Value shoppers should consider the REI Co-op Magma Trail Quilt, which still outperforms all sleeping bags in terms of comfort, versatility, and warmth-to-weight ratio. 850 fill power down is nothing sneeze at, and the zippered footbox is an asset in warmer conditions.
Sea to Summit Ember 30 (25% off)
21.8 oz | $414 MSRP
Sea to Summit Ember 30 combines 850 fill power down and 10d ripstop nylon to great ultralight effect. Ignore the unnecessary strapping doodads and you’ll be all the better for it.
Sea to Summit Spark Pro Sleeping Bag (25% off)
27.7 | $649 MSRP
The Sea to Summit Spark Pro 15 is a performance optimized version of the brand’s flagship Spark sleeping bag. It is generously filled with top tier 950 fill power down and can even be converted into quilt-mode. It costs a pretty penny, but is a great pick up while one sale.
Sea to Summit Spark 15 (25% off)
The Sea to Summit Spark 15 is a classic ultralight sleeping bag made with a 10d shell fabric and 850 fill power down for an overall high warmth-to-weight ratio. It’s simple, effective, top tier, and ready to keep you toasty warm.
Sea to Summit Ether Light XR (25% off)
16.6 | $199 MSRP
The new-for-2025 Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Insulated ASC Sleeping Pad (wow, what a mouthful) is warmer, lighter, quieter, and packs down smaller than its predecessor; all without a price bump. It’s one of the lightest and comfiest on the market; comfier than NeoAir for only a few extra ounces, lighter than most high R-value alternatives.
Sea to Summit Ether Light Pro (25% off)
19.8 oz | $229 MSRP
Ether Light XR Pro is the lightweight ultra-insulated option in Sea to Summit’s lineup, and one of the comfiest and most packable winter grade options on the market. Choose this for camping in temps at or well-below freezing.
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol (25% off)
14 oz | $60 MSRP
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol is the most classic CCF (closed cell foam) pad on the market – trusted ultralight, durable, and perfect for lounging on the ground.
Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow (25% off)
2.1 oz | $50 MSRP
Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight is by far the most common and trusted ultralight pillow; thick enough for shoulder sleepers and just 2.1 oz! Combine this with a topper to create the perfect pillow system.
Kahtoola MICROspikes® Ghost (20% off)
6.8 oz | $104 MSRP
Kahtoola MICROspikes® Ghost represents a huge upgrade over the base model, offering comparable steel spike traction in a 43% lighter weight package. This is due to this use of a majority TPU base that replaces heavy steel chains. As original MICROspikes® were already the default choice and Ghost is seemingly even better, we are one season of testing away from crowning them the new best-in-class snow traction accessory.
C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe
7.1 oz | $120 MSRP (25% off)
For periodically ascending steep-but-non-technical snowy passes and peaks, the ultralight C.AM.P. Corsa Ice Axe is all you need. It serves the primary purposes of self arrest and acting as balance point, while also saving more pack weight than any other ice axe when stowed. We think it’s the best ice axe for hiking and backpacking.
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25% off)
64 oz (per pair) | $390 MSRP
MSR Lightning Ascent are the consensus best-in-class snowshoes; lightweight and with high traction. They’re pricey, so a great pick-up on sale.
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles (25% off)
17.1 oz | $229 MSRP
The BD Alpine Carbon Cork are some of the strongest and most reliable trekking poles on the market, beloved by thru-hikers, and the best adjustable height pair sold at REI.
REI Co-op Flash Carbon Poles (25% off)
13.6 oz | $169 MSRP
The REI Co-op Flash are a solid pair of carbon fiber sticks for a reasonable price. These have an extra wide adjustable range of 105 to 140 cm.
REI Co-op Swiftland TT Carbon Poles (30% off)
11.8 oz | $179
For top-rated, yet economical, collapsible carbon poles, check out REI Co-op Swiftland TT. These are designed for trail running, but perfect for backpacking too, so long as you don’t sleep in a trekking pole tent. These are not adjustable.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus ($150 off)
4.0 | $500 MSRP (+subscription)
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is the latest contender in the satellite communicator genre, and offers best-in-class battery life, signal receptivity, and nearly all of the most desirable features, including the ability to send photos over Garmin’s Messenger App. Its only shortcoming is lack of a dedicated phone number, but still takes our top slot award, beating out original Messenger and ZOLEO.
Black Diamond Spot 400-R (25% off)
2.6 oz | $70 MSRP
Choose the Black Diamond Spot 400-R because it delivers exceptional stats, user experience, and comes with more positive user reviews and expert accolades than any other headlamp for backpacking. The 400 lumen output is perfect for all but the darkest of outings, and its 1500 mAh battery is powerful and sufficient for four hours of use on high to get you through the entire evening. The only knocks we have for it are that lighter weight models exist, and that it’s still on micro-USB, which is slower than USB-C, and keeps you stuck in multi-cord limbo.
Jetboil MiniMo (25% off)
14.6 oz | $180 MSRP
Jetboil MiniMo is one of the best all-in-one systems, thanks to fast boil time, wind resistance, and pressure regulation for use in cold and/or with near-empty canisters. It’s also pleasant to use, thanks to the neoprene sleeve, handle, and built-in ignitor. While it may be tad heavier and more expensive than we prefer, there’s no doubt that MiniMo is effective, user-friendly, and highly rated.
Platypus QuickDraw (25% off)
2.9 oz | $40 MSRP
Replace that old, clogged filter with a Platypus QuickDraw, one of the three best screw-on squeeze filters on the market. Attached it to a Smartwater, UL bottle, or the bladder of your choice.
REI Co-op Magma 850 (30% off)
12.5 oz | $259 MSRP
Pick up a Magma 850 because it’s the Co-op’s most premium lightweight down jacket for a very reasonable price. Sure it could be a bit lighter, but it’s definitely higher warmth-to-weight ratio than the more popular and well-known 650 down series.
Black Diamond Deploy 0.5 Hoody (25% off)
5.6 oz | $549 MSRP
For what is assuredly the lightest summer-weight down jacket at REI, we recommend BD Deploy 0.5. To be honest, it’s a bit underfilled and overpriced, but the warmth-to-weight ratio is high, and the totally weight is impressively low. This is thanks to 1000 fill power down and 4d ripstop nylon, so be gentle. The high price makes it a great pick up on sale.
REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket (30% off)
10.9 | $129 MSRP
Surprisingly light and astoundingly affordable, REI’s 650 Down Jacket gets the job done without breaking the bank. When purchased on sale, the value proposition is nearly unbeatable.
REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie (25% off)
8.8 oz | $50 MSRP
REI Co-op Sahara Shade is likely the best selling sun hoodie on the market because it feels nice, comes in all sizes, protects against UV, and is priced to move. Is it the single best performing option? No. But on sale for half the price of its competitors, it’s hard to justify choosing anything else.
Kuhl W’s Freeflex Roll-Up Pants (30% off)
The Kuhl FreeFlex Roll-Up Pants are soft, comfortable, stretchy, durable, and with a full set of usable pockets. If you don’t believe us, check the 189 reviews where they score an average of 4.5 stars.
Smartwool Socks (25% off)
~$20 MSRP
If you hike in trail running shoes, choose running socks instead of hiking socks. Our favorites from Smartwool are the Performance Run Targeted Cushion. Crew height in spring and fall, ankle height in summer.
Saucony Peregrine 15 (25% off)
19.4 oz | $145 MSRP
Saucony Peregrine, now in its fifteenth edition, is one of the most classic and trusted trail runners of all time. This well-rounded shoe has a moderate drop, moderate cushion, and excellent traction. It’s a great choice for anyone who feels that HOKAs are a bit much.
REI XeroCloud Rain Pants (30% off)
9.9 oz | $159 MSRP
The REI XeroClouds are a great deal on reasonably lightweight three layer rain pants, rare to find for this much below $200. Three layer is a huge advantage because it increases the lifespan of the waterproof/breathable membrane, encourages breathability, and feels less plastic-y against skin. These also have hand pockets and ankle zips. A jacket is also available, though it’s slightly heavier than we prefer.
REI Co-op Holiday Sale Guide Conclusion
Thank you for reading our REI Co-op Holiday Sale guide, where we hope you found big time savings on your new favorite lightweight hiking gear. Being a Co-op member has some serious perks, and if you aren’t already, we highly recommend purchasing a lifetime membership for $30, as the savings offset the upfront cost almost immediately. Happy trails!
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