The REI Anniversary Sale offers serious savings on outdoor gear. Here, we hand-pick 10 great deals to stock up your supplies
There’s an amusing trend on TikTok whereby a woman says “My husband booked a fancy restaurant tonight and told me to wear my most expensive outfit” and moments later emerges from her room wearing a down jacket, hiking pants and boots.
It is, of course, an allusion to how expensive outdoor gear can be. We’ve certainly had our fair share of expenses here at Atlas & Boots with trips to Aconcagua, Elbrus and Denali.
When trekking through a blizzard or bedding down on ice, it doesn’t make sense to scrimp on quality. This is why we’re always pleased when the REI Anniversary Sale comes around.
The REI Anniversary Sale marks the retailer’s founding in 1938. It is their biggest sale of the year and offers savings of 25% on more than 6,000 items including big brand names as well as their own products.
The REI Anniversary Sale 2026 runs for 11 days from 15-25 May. Here, we share our top 10 products so you can stock up on Merino and down without blowing the budget.
3. Rain jacket
Price: womens $56 ($69.95), mens $151 ($189)
The REI Co-op Trailmade Rain Jacket – Women’s has excellent waterproof construction and whatever-the-weather performance, so you can keep moving even when it’s pouring.
Meanwhile, the XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket – Men’s is REI’s most technical backpacking shell yet. It provides 3-layer waterproof protection and has stretchy fabric, pit zips and a packable pocket.
4. Insulated jacket
Price: womens $103 ($129), mens $184 ($230)
Bundle up for chilly walks, crisp air and crunchy leaves in the REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket – Women’s. It comes in six different colours and, with a price like this, you can grab one for every season.
For men, the Fjallraven Expedition X-Latt Insulated Jacket will keep you warm whether you’re planning a long trek or heading out just for the day.
5. Hiking pants
Price: womens $88 ($110), mens $87 ($109)
Updated with new fabric and improved stretch and recovery, the classic Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants – Women’s are performance-ready for crag days and multiday epics.
We also like the KUHL Free Radikl Pants – Men’s, which combine the comfort of your favorite sweatpants with high-tech, trail-tough performance.
9. Sleeping bag
Price: $120-128 ($150-$160)
The North Face Wawona Bed 20 Sleeping Bag is designed to keep you cozy and comfy whether you sleep on your back, side or front. The rectangular design lets you stretch out without feeling as confined as you might in a traditional mummy bag
A durable YKK zipper construction allows you to pair two Wawona Bed sleeping bags, which effectively forms a double bag, while a wraparound footbox zipper allows the bag to lie flat.
10. Tent
Price: $359 ($449)
The Flash 2 Tent is one of REI’s lightest and highest-performance tents, designed for livability, durability and comfort.
The nearly 90° hubbed roof poles give extra headroom while two large canopy-style doors offer easy entry and exit. What’s more, the tent packs down to 18.5 inches, perfect for bikes and backpacks.
