Couch Chat: This Store Is Telling You To Take A Hike!

Instead of spending money in their store, REI wants you to go outside. It’s a campaign called #OptOutside. Employees had Thanksgiving and today off and got paid at the same time.

When you try and buy something online, a cover screen pops up, encouraging you to go outside instead. Is it really that bad to want to get a good deal on Black Friday? Or is it just getting really out of hand?