Hoka has cut the price of the women's and men's Outseeker Down Jacket by over $100, and $154 is a steal for a warm but lightweight down jacket like this. It packs down into an internal pocket and is great for hiking as well as lifestyle use.

A two-year subscription to Proton VPN is on sale for $76.18. This Black Friday deal saves you 70% on list price. Black Friday is the best time of the year to secure savings on just about everything on your shopping list.

The time leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is one of them. In fact, some of our favorite mattresses from big-name brands—including Saatva, Avocado, Nectar and more—are already deeply discounted up to 30 percent off.

Deals start as low as $7 with the Saucony String Bag, now 50% off — perfectly sized for race-day essentials. Another great half-price find is the Men's Surge 3 trainers, available for just $59. These running shoes feature Saucony's signature PWRRUN+ foam which provides a cushioned, springy ride.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are without a doubt the best days of the year for sales. I should know — I write about sales all year long. Many retailers offer a 20 percent off discount here and there throughout the year,