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.
1. Base layer top
Price: $96 ($120)
A soft and breathable base layer, the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Long-Sleeve Crewe Thermal Top – Women’s is a reliable go-to for everyday comfort and active days outside.
The equivalent Icebreaker Merino Top for men has carefully offset shoulder seams to ensure you won’t feel irritation from heavy pack straps during your outdoor adventures.
2. Fleece
Price: womens $80 ($99.95), mens $56 ($69.95)
Whether thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or heading out for a day hike, the REI Co-op Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket – Women’s provides warmth and mobility on the trail.
Camp-friendly and fit for movement, the REI Co-op Trailmade Fleece Jacket – Men’s is great as a standalone on cold days or under a shell when it’s raining.
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.
6. Hiking boots
Price: $199 ($249.95)
Merging waterproof protection with Ortholite® Eco comfort, the Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking Boots – Women’s are made to tackle the trails, so you can get out exploring no matter the weather.
The Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking Boots – Men’s come at the same price so you can grab his and hers for your next couple’s hike.
7. Trail running shoes
Price: womens $132 ($165), mens $128 ($160)
Tackle any trail with confidence in Altra Timp 6 Trail-Running Shoes – Women’s. Roomy toeboxes and plush midsoles offer unparalleled comfort while the redesigned Vibram® Megagrip outsoles are even stickier than before.
For men, the La Sportiva Bushido III Trail-Running Shoes – Men’s deliver more traction than before, while a secure fit and durable build hold up mile after mile.
8. Backpack
Price: $151 ($189)
Decked out with intuitive features, the REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Pack – Women’s and REI Co-op Trailmade 60 Pack – Men’s prioritise organisation to simplify your backpacking adventures. Both come with an adjustable back panel to fit a range of torso lengths.
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.
