REI HAS WOWED outdoorsy types for decades, a genuine co-op devised way back when by and for campers and explorers. Nearly a century after the company was founded, the story remains the same. In fact, REI is rewarding its members more than ever, with select sales geared towards its expansive fan base.
The REI Anniversary Sale kicked off May 15 and lasts through May 25 for Memorial Day (which we rounded up our favorite picks here). It’s a glorious mid-spring stretch devoted to deals, and not just on accessories and gadgets. The sale marks one of the best times of the year to shell out for a bigger ticket item, like a pair of skis or that bonfire you’ve long had your eye on. For the roughly ten-day stretch only, REI members can take 20% off any full-priced item from this list with coupon code ANNIV26. When those items range from bikes and SUPs to camp furniture and tents, the savings can be colossal.
In addition to the above markdown, members also receive an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item and 20% off a used gear item.
With so many options, what’s a sale-loving adventurer to do? Well, this is usually the time to make good use of that discount code to make it count. We’ve assembled some of our favorite picks for that below, including items our editors and insiders adore. Remember though, members only get to use the special discount on one full-priced item—so pick wisely.
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REI Member-Only Discount Picks
Best Full-Sized Tent
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Now 20% Off
Rare Deal
Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler
Now 20% Off
Trail Runners
Editor-Tested Nocs
Nikon Monarch M5 10 x 42 Binoculars
Now 20% Off
Best Long Haul Pack
Cotopaxi Allpa 42 L Travel Pack
Now 20% Off
For Those Chilly Evenings
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Now 20% Off
Top Big Ticket Bike Item
Kuat Piston Pro X 2-Bike Rack
Now 20% Off
Best Cushioned Hiking Boots
On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof Boots
Now 20% Off
Hiking as a Fam
Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier
Now 20% Off
Winter Will Return
The North Face McMurdo Down Parka
Now 20% Off
Best Water Sports Pick
Vamo Explorer Carbon-Fiberglass Adjustable Stand Up Paddle
Now 20% Off
Best Portable House
Zempire Zempire Evo TL V2 Air Tent
Now 20% Off
Best Water-Ready Sunnies
Ray-Ban Polarized Sunglasses
Now 20% Off
Top Soft Cooler
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler
Now 20% Off
Best Big Ticket Roof Box
INNO Wedge 660 Roof Box
Now 20% Off
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are other major deals worth taking note of, covering everything from some of our other favorite trail running shoes to weatherproof jackets. Take the Coleman Snap ‘N Go Cooler, one of our favorites in the hard and portable category and built to go just about anywhere. Or, the Gregory Paragon pack, one of our favorite backcountry packs on the market.
They’ve even got some of our favorite UPF clothing for sun protection as summer sets in, like the REI Sahara Hoodie. Be sure to sniff around the entire site, as deals span the gamut all the way from smartwatches and walkie talkies to climbing gear and cookware for your campsite.
It’s all there, if you know where to look. REI has deals on items like running shoes from some of our editors’ favorite brands (Hoka anyone?) to top-rated puffer jackets endorsed by our style editors.
Happy hunting!
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SHOP MEMBER-ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT ITEMS
SHOP REI OUTLET
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Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon who covers food, drink, travel, culture, outdoors, gear, and tech. He’s formally trained in journalism but stumbled into the wine industry just when it was getting good and can’t seem to fully let it go. His outlets are many, from Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and The Manual to Vinepair, SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, and others He’s a devout soccer fan and thinks about Iceland daily.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear and tech. Baseball, surfing, and camping occupied most of his time growing up. He also trained in martial arts for 12 years and holds a third degree black belt. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He is also a Certified Beer Server and previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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