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REI Members Save Up to 20% This Weekend

16 March 2024

If hiking were an Olympic sport, I’d be on the podium in Paris this summer — just kidding! But in all seriousness, I learned the difference between deer poop and bear poop before I learned my ABCs. Thirty years later, I still live and hike in Montana. But as a travel writer, I’ve had the privilege of trekking on all seven continents. Of course, the gear that I pack not only has to be travel-friendly, but it also needs to be budget-friendly. Fortunately, there’s REI.

In fact, the beloved outdoor retailer is celebrating kicking off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the REI Member Sale, a limited-time savings event catered to Co-op Members. From now until Monday March 25, members can score an extra 20 percent off one full-price item from REI and an extra 20 percent off one item from REI Outlet. There’s an easy-to-follow list of included deals and all you have to do is use the code “MEMBER24” to unlock the bonus savings. Not a member? No worries, anyone who becomes a Co-op Member now through the end of the sale is eligible to shop the sale; just sign up here.

Of course, there are still hundreds of deals in the REI sale section waiting for shoppers. Whether you’re in the market for a backpack from The North Face or a new three-person tent, below are 59 best highly-discounted products that I recommend checking out first. You just need to hurry because it’s first come, first served.

Best Overall Deals

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While shopping the REI sale section for my upcoming trip to Brisbane — where I’m going to rock climb at the famous Kangaroo Point — I found this Patagonia pullover marked down by 50 percent and these Salomon waterproof hiking boots marked down by 70 percent. And for an upcoming 17-hour non-stop Qantas flight from New York to New Zealand, I’m saving 32 percent on this Thule mini travel case; it will keep all of the cables, adapters, and accessories that I’ll need for the flight organized. On the ground, I’ll stay hydrated with this best-selling Hydro Flask Cooler Cup that’s currently 40 percent off.

The North Face Women’s Borealis Pack

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Best Travel Bag and Luggage Deals

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While you won’t find any Birkins for sale at REI, you will find bags from pretty much every major outdoor brand marked down. For example, you can save 43 percent on the Outdoor Research Field Explorer Pack, which has a PU water-resistant finish and features a fleece-lined padded laptop sleeve. If you’re in the market for a duffel that converts to a backpack, consider the Gregory Alpaca 45 Duffel Bag for $98 or the slightly larger Outdoor Research CarryOut Duffel Bag, which starts at $95.

Outdoor Research Field Explorer Pack

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Best Travel Accessory Deals

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REI isn’t skimping on travel accessory deals either. If you’re a fan of Patagonia’s beloved Black Hole line (I’ve been curating my collection since 2015), don’t miss the opportunity to pick up the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack for just $24. I’m also eyeing the on-sale REI Co-op Trail 2 Waist Pack, which, like my Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, has secret stash pockets for your passport and wallet. Of course if you like the retro look more than the rugged look, consider this Topo Designs Mini Shoulder Bag that’s just $27 and looks like something Kelly Kapowski would have rocked on “Saved by the Bell.”

Thule Subterra PowerShuttle Mini Travel Case

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Best Apparel Deals

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As a kid, I only got new clothes in August, right before school started. As an adult, I’ve learned to stock up when the prices are down. And currently, REI has some amazing affordable finds — starting with The North Face Women’s Sunriser Quarter-Zip Pullover, and the Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover (which I already have). I’m also a huge fan of Vuori, so I’m stocking up on these $29 Clementine 2.0 Shorts for me and the Banks Shorts for my boyfriend.

The North Face Women’s Sunriser Quarter-Zip Pullover, $40 (originally $80)
Patagonia Women’s Maipo 7/8 Tights, $49 (originally $99)
REI Co-op Women’s Swiftland Insulated Running Jacket, $60 (originally $100)
Patagonia Women’s Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Pullover, $69 (originally $140)
Patagonia Women’s Happy Hike Studio Pants, $69 (originally $99)
Vuori Women’s Clementine 2.0 Shorts, from $29 (originally $58)
Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Rise 365 Running Top, $26 (originally $55)
Smartwool Men’s Smartloft Vest, $139 (originally $185)
Prana Men’s Vaha Straight Pants, $70 (originally $95)
Patagonia Men’s Multi Trails Shorts, $47 (originally $79)
Vuori Men’s Banks Shorts, $47 (originally $68)

Vuori Men’s Banks Shorts

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Best Active Footwear and Hiking Shoe Deals

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Ask my mom about the time that I insisted on wearing my red cowboy boots on a 3-mile hike. My seven-year-old self quickly learned that lesson the hard way, and ever since then, my motto has always been happy feet, happy hiker. Fortunately, you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a decent pair of hiking boots or shoes. These REI Co-op Trailmade Waterproof Hiking Boots are currently just $42, and these REI Co-op Swiftland MT Trail-Running Shoes are even less at $39. While I personally don’t run, REI also has amazing deals on active footwear like these New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v13 Road-Running Shoes or just $70. One shopper says that they’re so lightweight and comfy that they’re like “walking on marshmallows.”

Salomon Women’s Outchill Thinsulate ClimaSalomon Waterproof Hiking Boots

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Best Camping and Hiking Deals

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When it comes to camping, what you pack can make or break your trip. Just ask anyone who has ever spent the night in a leaky tent or tried to use expired bear spray on an angry grizzly. Fortunately, REI only carries the best products like this Black Diamond Onsight 375 Headlamp, $33, and this GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset, $120. If you’re treating yourself to a new tent this summer, consider the Zempire Trilogy Tent; it sleeps three comfortably and is marked down to just $192. For more room, opt for the Eureka Space Camp 4-Person Tent. It’s more than $100 off, and that’s money that can be spent investing in a few MPOWERD Luci Pro Series Inflatable Solar Lanterns ($35 each). I love that they pack down and can even be used to charge your phone.

Zempire Trilogy Tent, $192 (originally $430)
Eureka Space Camp 4-Person Tent, $315 (originally $420)
Black Diamond Onsight 375 Headlamp, $33 (originally $60)
MPOWERD Luci Pro Series Inflatable Solar Lantern, $35 (originally $50)
REI Co-op Flannel/Fleece Blanket, $30 (originally $60)
Marmot NanoWave 55 Sleeping Bag, $67 (originally $103)
Zempire 2-Burner Deluxe & Grill High-Pressure Camping Stove, $150 (originally $279)
Cotopaxi Luzon 18 L Pack – Del Dia, $45 (originally $60)
Gregory Nano 22 H2O Hydration Pack, $67 (originally $90)
Hydro Flask 12-Ounce Cooler Cup, $15 (originally $25)
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookset, $120 (originally $160)
REI Co-op Pack-Away 45 Tote, $40 (originally $80)

Marmot NanoWave 55 Sleeping Bag

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Best Winter and Ski Gear Deals

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I just skied at Snow King Resort, and it’s already got me excited for next season. While their pro shop didn’t have much on sale, REI’s website is the mother lode of markdowns. For just $100, you can pick up a pair of The North Face Women’s Freedom Insulated Snow Pants, or for him, these Burton Cargo Snow Pants. If you’re a backcountry skier, now is also the time to add the Backcountry Access Float 22 Avalanche Airbag Pack to your arsenal. Originally $550, it’s now $385 — a small price to pay for something that could potentially save your life. And while I’m a big fan of this best-selling Carhartt 2-in-1 hat, I’m definitely buying a colorful Cotopaxi Alto Beanie, or two while they’re on sale for $17.