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Don’t Miss These REI Anniversary Sale Picks 🔥
Published 21 days ago • 3 min read
Joey wearing his Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket in Bryce Canyon National Park
Hey Reader
The REI Anniversary Sale is on—and this year’s lineup might be the best we’ve ever seen. From now through May 27th, you can score huge savings on some of our favorite outdoor gear. (Like… up to 65% off. No joke.)
If you’re an REI Co-op Member, you’ll also get:
20% off one full-price item
20% off one outlet item
Make sure to use code ANNIV25 at checkout!
Not a member? You can join here and start saving instantly.
We went through the sale and picked out the stuff we actually use and love—from lightweight layers we wear all summer to the table we literally never camp without. Here are our top picks:
A recent additions to the closet has quickly become one of Joey's favorite. It's warm, stylish, and packs down real small. At 60% off, it's an absolute steal!
Katie wearing her Top Designs Sun Hoodie in Canyonlands National Park
Joey loves his so much, his mom bought one too. This jacket is lightweight, waterproof, and built to last. Plus it's a nice little pop of color for a great photo. ALPS Mountaineering Dry Bags - 30% Off We both used these on a kayaking trip in Biscayne National Park. They kept our gear, phones, and wallets completely dry and secure.
Our Garmin inReach Mini 2
Garmin inReach Mini 2 – $100 Off We never hike without ours. This satellite communicator lets you send messages, share your location, and call for help even when you’re totally off-grid. It literally saved a friend’s life in a backcountry emergency. Lightweight, compact, and absolutely essential if you’re hiking out of cell range.
Chaco Adventure Sandals - 30% Off We each have a pair and use them all the time—for rivers, short hikes, campsite cooking, and everyday summer adventures. Big Agnes Camp Table - 30% Off A good camp table is a must. This one folds down to the size of two water bottles, weighs just over 2 pounds, and goes with us on every car camping trip.
Mountainsmith Cottonwood 6P Tent – 65% Off This tent is roomy, reliable, and perfect for car camping. It’s a bit heavy for backpacking, but if you’re just walking a few feet from the car, it’s a steal at this price.
One of the best parts of this sale? All REI Co-op brand gear and clothing is 30% off. We’re big fans of their in-house line—it’s affordable, durable, and thoughtfully designed. Here are a few of our favorite Co-op picks:
These are like our NEMO chairs—but at half the price. Lightweight, easy to set up, and surprisingly comfy. Perfect for car camping or even backyard hangouts.
America the Beautiful Pass – The Best Deal in the Outdoors This annual pass gets you into every U.S. National Park and 2,000+ federal recreation sites for just $80. It’s valid for an entire year and covers entrance fees for you and up to 3 other adults in your car. If you’re visiting even 2–3 parks this year, it pays for itself.
Now more than ever, our National Parks need our support—and this is one of the best and easiest ways to give back.
Bonus: When you buy it through REI, they donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Park Foundation.
When you make an REI purchase through our links (even if you end up buying something else), we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This kind of support helps keep our blog, videos, and National Park content free—and we’re so grateful you’re here for the ride. Sale ends May 27th and gear is already selling out—shop early for the best selection!
We quit the corporate life to travel the world. Our current adventure is visiting all 63 US National Parks in our self-converted van. We are full-time content creators focusing on US, International, and National Parks.
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