REI’s having a big summer sale. Here’s what to shop
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REI, a hub for various kinds of outdoor essentials, frequently runs discounts on in- and out-of-season items like running shoes, rain jackets, tents and sun hats. That said, they don’t always have deals on popular brands like On, Patagonia, Brooks, Vuori, Chaco and Arc’Teryx. For the next few days, you can get up to 50% off items from these brands and more.
I’ve covered sales from REI in the past so I know how to find on-sale products that are actually worth it. Below, I rounded up the best summer deals from brands NBC Select staff love from REI. I’ll continue to update this list while supplies last. Keep in mind stock and availability may change and that not all colorways for individual products are on sale.
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Best REI footwear and apparel deals
Hoka Women’s Trail Code Gtx Hiking Shoes
Hoka Women's Trail Code GTX Hiking Shoes
Hoka Women's Trail Code GTX Hiking Shoes $137.93 at REI
Hoka Women's Trail Code GTX Hiking Shoes $138.71 at Zappos
Think of these shoes as a hybrid between a durable hiking boot and a sporty sneaker. They hit just above the ankle, have a water-repellent upper made from ripstop material and the brand’s signature curved, rocking-style design, which helps provide a more powerful stride when running. The bottoms have a textured forked heel that provides extra grip on uneven surfaces, according to the brand. Plus, the back has pull tabs that make it easy to put the shoes one without out from under your pants.
Saucony Women's Tempus Road-Running Shoes
Saucony Women's Tempus Road-Running Shoes
Saucony Women's Tempus Road-Running Shoes $119.73 at REI
These lightweight shoes from Saucony have a cooling mesh upper, moderate cushioning under the heel and a curved midsole that provides a stable foundation for running, so you don’t have to worry about your foot feeling unbalanced or wobbly.
On Women’s Road-Running Cloudsurfer Shoe
On Women's Cloudsurfer Road-Running Shoes
On Women's Cloudsurfer Road-Running Shoes $119.93 at REI
On Women's Cloudsurfer Road-Running Shoes $125.00 at On
On Women's Cloudsurfer Road-Running Shoes $150.34 at Zappos
The Cloudsurfers, which have a 4.3-star average rating from 132 reviews at REI, have medium cushioning, a rubber outsole and a flexible, EVA foam midsole that helps enhance your heel-to-toe transition when running, according to the brand. They’re ideal for long runs on various surfaces and help keep your feet comfortable and pain-free as you move.
Brooks Women’s Hyperion Road-Running Shoes
Brooks Women's Hyperion Road-Running Shoes
Brooks Women's Hyperion Road-Running Shoes $69.83 at REI
Brooks Women's Hyperion Road-Running Shoes $109.95 at Brooks Running
Brooks’ Hyperion sneakers have a 4.2-star average rating from 69 reviews at REI. They have moderate cushioning, a flexible and breathable mesh upper, a rubber outsole and an improved midsole that helps with making fast transitions when running, according to the brand. They’re ideal for long-distance runs on pavement or lower-intensity workouts at the gym.
REI Men’s Trailmade Rain Jacket
REI Men's Trailmade Rain Jacket
REI Men's Trailmade Rain Jacket $48.93 at REI
This rain jacket, which has a 4.6-star average rating from 115 reviews at REI, has everything you’d want to keep you dry in inclement weather. It’s made of a breathable, water-repellent and windproof polyester material, has elastic cuffs for securing on your wrists and a hoodie with adjustable bungee cinches on the sides. The bottom also has a drawstring on the hem so you can secure it to your body and keep out moisture. It’s also machine-washable in cool water and you can tumble-dry it on low to prevent damage.
Best REI outdoor and camping deals
REI Ruckpack 18 Recycled Daypack
REI Ruckpack 18 Recycled Daypack
REI Ruckpack 18 Recycled Daypack $55.93 at REI
This compact yet spacious backpack, which has 4.1-star average rating from 153 reviews at REI, is the ideal size for overnight stays, short camping trips and everyday commuting. It has compartments for personal items, a water bottle, laptops, e-readers, books and athletic gear. It also has a chest and waist belt with a buckle that helps secure the bag to your body and a small whistle attached for emergencies. The straps are lightly padded for comfort and the bag itself has a water-repellent coating to keep elements out.
Hydroflask Wide-Mouth Water Bottle with Straw Cap
Hydroflask Wide-Mouth Water Bottle with Straw Cap
Hydroflask Wide-Mouth Water Bottle with Straw Cap $30.93 at REI
Hydroflask is an NBC Select-staff favorite when it comes to reusable water bottles. This option is incredibly durable, thanks to its stainless steel construction. NBC Select commerce editor Jordan Bowman has had the bottle for four years and loves how durable it is.“I have brought it on multiple trips and its survived a few drops along the way,” he says. It has double-wall vacuum insulation, which helps keep cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours, according to the brand. It also has a flip-up, leak-proof straw cap, which makes it easy to drink from and bring with you when traveling. It’s dishwasher-safe, too.
Cotopaxi Tech Bucket Hat
CotopaxiTech Bucket Hat
CotopaxiTech Bucket Hat $29.93 at REI
This sun hat from Cotopaxi is great for daily neighborhood walks, camping trips, days at the beach or fishing adventures. It has an adjustable cord chinstrap so you can secure it as needed, and grommets on the side to keep the head cool. The crown is unstructured, which keeps it comfortable, and you can adjust the brim slightly to keep the sun out of your face.
Best REI accessory deals
Skullcandy Ecobuds True Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy EcoBuds True Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy EcoBuds True Wireless Earbuds $29.99 at REI
These bluetooth earbuds make it easy to multitask while listening to your favorite songs, podcasts and audiobooks. They have up to eight hours of battery life and have a noise-isolating feature. You can also use them to take calls and control the volume of whatever you’re listening to.
Jbl Live Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphone
JBL Live Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones
JBL Live Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones $149.99 at REI
JBL Live Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones $149.99 at Best Buy
These over-hear headphones have an adaptive noise-canceling (ANC) feature that makes them especially useful for channeling out distractions. They have up to 65 hours of listening time (only up to 50 with the ANC feature), according to the brand. Plus, you can connect them to multiple Bluetooth devices so you can go from listening to music on your phone to taking a virtual meeting on your desktop without having to switch between. You can also control Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant using the headphones by simply tapping them on the side.
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