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Snag early deals before REI's Anniversary Sale — save on Hoka, Patagonia and more

Score up to 60% off clothing, footwear and other trail-ready gear just in time for your summer adventures.

Chris McGrawSenior Deals Writer

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Tue, May 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM UTC

It's one of my favorite times of year: The snow is long gone, the birds are singing, the trees have leaves again and the REI Anniversary Sale catalogs have started hitting mailboxes. If you need to stock up on outdoorsy gear before summer, REI's biggest sale of the year is the time to do it. Starting this Friday and running through Memorial Day weekend, you'll find discounts on everything from tents to coolers, backpacks to sleeping bags, and, of course, outdoor clothing that'll keep you comfy when temps soar.

Even better, you can get 20% off any full-price item with your member coupon and another 20% off any one item at REI Outlet. Not yet a member? Sign up here. At just $30 for a lifetime membership, it's gotta be the best deal out there.

Here's a breakdown of some of the top REI Anniversary Sale offers:

Don't want to wait until Friday? We don't blame you. We've rounded up some of the top deals at REI ahead of the Anniversary Sale.

Best early REI Anniversary Sale deals

If you've seen a pair of Hokas in the wild, there's a good chance they were Cliftons. These are among the brand's most popular picks, and it's easy to see why. "They're absolutely cloud-like," raves Yahoo Deputy Editor Izabella Zaydenberg. "They were the only shoes that didn't exacerbate my plantar fasciitis (especially when I walked for hours at Disneyland)."

The knit upper is breathable, and the rubber sole provides great traction. "While they're definitely a little bulky, they're still really lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day wear," Zaydenberg says. The sneakers come in regular and GTX (waterproof) styles and both standard and wide sizes, helpful since Zaydenberg finds them a bit narrow. And they come in a wide range of colors, so it's easy to land on a favorite look (or two).

$117 at REI

This backpack has been my wife's go-to personal item on flights for years now, and when we're not traveling, it holds her climbing shoes and harness for the gym. It also comes with a removable padded sleeve that fits up to a 15-inch laptop, as well as two drop-in pockets plus a zip pocket to hold pens, cords and whatever else you might need to keep organized.

$90 at REI

For years, I relied on The North Face Base Camp duffels when traveling around the world. They're sturdy enough to hold up to the roughest airport baggage handlers and are semi-easy to carry around. After a more recent trip to Iceland, then Sedona, where I was hauling around my 135L bag full of baby supplies, I decided that since I'm nowhere near my 20s anymore, it's time for my duffles to have wheels.

This rolling duffel is my new go-to bag when I'm flying or taking a road trip. It fits a surprising amount of stuff and rolls around airports, sidewalks, even gravel pathways with ease.

$196 at REI

There are very few companies whose products I use every single day. Apple is one, Patagonia is another. Yeti is the third I can think of. Whether I'm at home or on vacation thousands of miles away, my Yeti Rambler isn't far behind. It's perfect for my morning coffee (I drink a lot, perhaps too much), and once that's done, I fill it up with water or iced tea and stay hydrated the rest of the day. To me, it's no contest between this and a Stanley. Yeti is the clear winner.

$36 at REI

I live in Colorado, a state known for its hiking trails and outdoorsy residents. When it comes to hiking boots, I see these Merrells on the trails more often than I see any other hiking boot. The Moab is iconic, and for good reason: comfort and durability. If your walks tend to take you off the beaten path, these boots are for you. They're even Yahoo's pick for the best hiking boots of 2025.

$97 at REI

When it comes to fitness trackers, there's nothing better than a Garmin (come at me, Apple Watch fans). While the more sport-specific options can cost almost a thousand dollars, the Forerunner 165 is a much more palatable $200, while still being able to store your music and track your mileage.

$200 at REI

When I'm out hiking, there's one jacket I always bring with me: my Patagonia Houdini. Even if it's sunny out, you never know how hard the wind might be blowing at the top of a trail (spoiler: usually pretty hard). Having a windbreaker like this one that packs down to almost nothing is a real luxury at a not-so-luxurious price.

$55 at REI

Like to sleep in? This tent is for you. With enough room for two, possibly three people and their stuff, this tent is perfect for couples and small families looking to get outside and enjoy nature. The Dark Room feature means that no matter what time of the day it is, you can crawl inside and block out all of the sun, which also makes it nice and cool inside as well.

$105 at REI

As someone with Scandinavian and Irish ancestry, I've been betrayed by the sun more times than I can count. I also hate putting on sunscreen. I find it greasy and annoying, and I always forget to do it until it's too late. That's where a lightweight, sun-blocking shirt like this one can literally be a lifesaver, keeping the UV rays away all day long.

$28 at REI