The 10 Best Deals from the REI Anniversary Sale!
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate REI’s anniversary with one of the retailer’s biggest and most comprehensive sales of the year. This year, tons of gear is on sale. And while we’ve seen larger percentages off some gear in the past, the Anniversary sale is a great opportunity to score deals across tons of brands and product categories. Meaning if your entire kt needs a refresh or you’re brand new to camping or backpacking and want to gear up, now’s a great time. Here are our top sustainable gear picks from the REI Anniversary Sale.
The sale runs from May 15 – May 25, 2026.
Remember though: Shop sustainably and don’t over consume just because there’s a sale. Also: repairing the gear you already own and buying used is always the most sustainable option.
25% off REI Co-op brand clothing and gear
This excludes bikes (they have their own sale–below), but includes backpacks and clothing like sun hoodies. We love the Flash Shade Hoodie for ultralight adventures) and the Camp Hat is one of our favorite hiking hats.
20% off all Thule and Yakima racks, roof boxes and rack accessories
Nothing upgrades your road trip vehicle like a roof box and bike rack. In fact, we’ve reviewed roof boxes from both brands and love our Yakima Exo System storage and bike rack. These tend to be pricey items, so 20% off can shave a lot off your bill.
20% off all Co-op Cycles bikes
We rode an REI Co-op Cycles DRT 1.2 on the three-day White Rim Trail a couple years ago and were impressed with the hardtail’s chops. Road, gravel and full-suspension bikes, plus kids bikes, are also on sale!
20% off all NEMO camp and sleeping gear
Whether you’re looking for a sleeping bag, pad or tent that’s made of more sustainable materials by a more sustainable brand, NEMO is an excellent choice. Choose from their Endless Promise line of products, which are designed to be recycled at the end of their usable lives.
25% off all Big Agnes tents, sleeping bags and sleeping gear
Big Agnes also makes tents and sleep setups of more sustainable materials using more sustainable processes. We love their ultralight tents and thick sleeping pads.
25% off all prAna Stretch Zion bottoms
prAna is wildly known as a more sustainable brand and we’re fans of much of their adventure-ready clothing, including their Stretch Zion hiking pants and shorts.
Save $250 all Garmin fenix 8 smartwatches and save $50 Garmin inReach Mini 3 and Mini 3 Plus
This is a great time to save big on a typically high-priced smartwatch or emergency communicator.
25% off Exped gear
Exped makes all sorts of camping gear, but their sleeping pads and bags are some of our faves for car camping.
25% off all Outdoor Research clothing and outerwear
Outdoor Research is an eternal favorite here at Terradrift. From ultralight rain jackets to sun hoodies to hiking pants, they make solid hiking apparel, including in plus sizes.
50% off select REI Outlet items (May 19-21)
Looking for epic deals? Check REI Outlet for past season and discontinued styles for big savings.
Offers Just for Members
If you’re an REI Co-op member (which you totally should be–it only costs $30 for a lifetime membership and gets you all sorts of benefits and savings), there are even more savings to be had. These deals aren’t world-changing, but if you’re already contemplating a purchase (especially of used gear in-store), these might be appealing.
- $100 off any REI Recommended and REI Exclusive trips on REI.com/travel over $1,000 USD. Book between May 1 – May 25 to save on trips departing June 1 – December 15, 2026.
- An extra 50% on installation services of new bike parts and accessories with the purchase of those products at all REI Co-op shop locations from May 15-25.
- 20% off one Re/Supply (used) item in store from May 15-25.
Bottom Line
The REI Anniversary sale is on and these are some of the best deals. So save some cash on gear you need, then get outside and wander on this summer!
