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!

If you love the great outdoors or are gift-shopping for the outdoorsmen in your life, REI is a one-stop shop for all the best brands. REI notoriously forgoes a Black Friday event, presenting the #OptOutside campaign instead.

Whether you're looking for the latest tech, toys and goodies for the little ones in your life, or a great price on fashion and beauty products you've been holding off on buying, early savings events and Black Friday day-of flash sales are some of the best times to cross items off your list.