Shopping REI Co-ops Biggest Sale of the Year; REI Anniversary Sale is Here! May 16th to May 26th, 2025

By Mariah Cannon

If you’ve been looking to buy some new gear or have a little treat yourself moment, now is the time to shop at REI! Their biggest sale of the year has arrived and there are some smoking deals. This year, REI Co-op’s Anniversary Sale is happening May 16th to May 26th, 2025!

You can score some awesome deals on gear, up to 30% off!

Below, I’ve curated a list of some of the top deals, things I have and love, and things I’m planning to pick up this year! Keep reading to find some epic products at discounted pricing! Although I mention a lot of the deals, there are still so many more on the REI website. Definitely browse through, at the above link!

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  1. Perks of Being a REI Co-op Member!
    1. REI Co-op Member Coupons
  2. Overview of my Favorite Deals
    1. Best Deals:
    2. Other Incredible Deals
  3. Jackets and Outer Layers
  4. Tops
  5. Bottoms
  6. Footwear
  7. Accessories
  8. Tents
  9. Sleeping Pads
  10. Sleeping Bags
  11. Camp Set-up
  12. Final Thoughts
Sahara Sun Shirt

Perks of Being a REI Co-op Member!

If you aren’t a member already, you 100% should be. It’s only $30 one time for a lifetime membership. With this you get tons of discounts and coupons, 10% back on eligible purchases (this is my personal favorite because every March, I get all that from eligible purchases back and can use it to buy some new gear!), free U.S. shipping, and perks on gear rentals and events. I’ve been a member since 2021 and love being a part of the Co-op!

REI Co-op Member Coupons

During the anniversary sale and get 20% off of one full priced item and a 20% off one REI outlet item. You can use code “ANNIV2025” at checkout to save, if you’re a member!

Overview of my Favorite Deals

Best Deals:

Other Incredible Deals

Best REI Deals: Apparel and Footwear for Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking

Jackets and Outer Layers

REI 650 down jacket (Women’s / Men’s) is the perfect jacket for relaxing at camp for mild weather nights and it has a hood! 30% off

Cotopaxi Feugo puffy jacket (Women’s / Men’s) is another great option the offers some fun styles and pops of color. 25% off

REI Co-op Xerocloud Rain Jacket (Women’s / Men’s) is a rain jacket that I will be picking up during the sale this year. 30% off

Outdoor Research Aspire/Foray Jacket (Women’s / Men’s) are on the more expensive side of jackets, but the quality speaks for itself! 25% off

Tops

REI Co-op Sunshirt (Women’s / Men’s) are my go to sun hoodie in the summer and for warmer hiking days. 30% off

REI Co-op Merino 185 base layer top (Women’s / Men’s) are a great base layer option for under hiking layers or chilling at camp. 30% off

REI Trailmade fleece jacket (Women’s / Men’s) is the perfect mid layer for hiking and camping as well. I’ll be grabbing another color on this sale! 30% off

Bottoms

REI co-op Trailmade Shorts (Women’s / Men’s) are a great length for hiking and I love mine! 30% off

Kuhl Freeflex Zip off pants for Women in this gorgeous teal color are perfect for Spring and early creek crossings on trail. 25% off

REI Co-op Trailmade pants (Women’s / Men’s) these pants are so good and more cost efficient! 30% off

Mountain Hardware Dynamo Pants (Women’s / Men’s) are a fun cropped style and I’ll be grabbing these as well! 25% off

Footwear

Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking Boots (Women’s / Men’s) is one of the most popular hiking boots around and something I plan to pickup during the sale! 25% off

Altra Lone Peak 9’s (Women’s / Men’s) are one of my go to hiking and running shoes and the 9’s have fun new color ways! 25% off

Keen Hightail Hiking Shoes (Women’s / Men’s) are a great and comfy waterproof option. 25% off

Merrell Moab 3 waterproof hiking boot (Women’s / Men’s) Merrell’s are some of my favorite hiking shoes and these are 25% off right now!

Accessories

Smartwool Hiking socks (Women’s / Men’s) are my all time favorite hiking socks, in fact I wear them 90% of the time even when I’m not hiking! 25% off

A good beanie on the trail feels amazing, REI Co-op makes a logo beanie that is great and comes in so many different colors! 30% off

I love REI Co-op’s gloves and use these liners most of Winter, and these Active Pursuits sun gloves during the warmer months. 30% off

REI Co-op’s shower roll is ideal for camping trips and while you’re traveling! 30% off

Best REI Deals: Gear for Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking

Tents

REI Co-op Half Dome Tent w/ footprint is a well known and loved tent and perfect for backpacking! 30% off

REI Co-op Trailmade 2 tent w/ footprint is another great option for backpacking. 30% off

The Nemo Aurora 2 backpacking tent w/ footprint is light, spacious, and perfect for all occasions. 25% off

The Kelty Discovery basecamp 4 tent is my favorite when camping with larger groups and the colors are so fun. 25% off

Sleeping Pads

Big Agnes Rapides sleeping pad is the one I use and love, it’s light and a fun color, while providing cushion and a 4.35″ thickness. 25% off

I’ve also heard great things about the Big Agnes Divide insulated sleeping pad, but have not tried it myself. 25% off

REI Co-op’s Helix insulated sleeping pad is rated good for backpacking, with a 3″ thickness. 30% off

Sleeping Bags

Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass 30 sleeping bag, big Agnes Rapides sleeping pad.
MSR Hubba Hubba 2 3 season tent
Chaco water sandals (right side)

Mountain Hardware Bishop Pass 30 degree sleeping bag is my favorite, I will continue to use this one for quite literally as long as I possibly can. It also comes in a 15 degree version. And the Men’s version of the 15. 25% off

REI Co-op Magma 15 is a more spendy sleeping bag that has a lot of quality packed in! 30% off

REI Co-op Campwell 30 sleeping bag is a good one for car camping or camping where you won’t have to pack your things in. 30% off

For car or regular camping, REI Co-op’s Siesta Hooded double sleeping bag is a game changer! 30% off

Camp Set-up

The Kelty double Loveseat is so much fun for couples or people with dogs or even if you just want some extra space! 25% off

REI Co-op Campwell chair is my go to when I don’t want the extra space. 30% off

My favorite easy to set up table is the REI Co-op Camp Roll Table. 30% off

Kelty’s camp gallery bag is what I use for all of my camp kitchen stuff and I love it! 25% off

Eno Hammocks are ideal after a long day of hiking or exploring, I love the Doublenest hammock. 25% off

If you don’t bring a chair or hammock, I highly recommend the Nemo Chipper closed cell foam seat pad. 25% off

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been needing a new piece of gear, now is totally the time! I never encourage spending money if you don’t need something or have a specific goal in mind with the product. Make sure it’s something you’ll love, use, and get your moneys worth out of it!

I’ve also created a massive list that you can check out here, that has tons more deals, items, and fun things on sale during the next week!

Enjoy this guide to REI Co-op’s Anniversary sale? Be sure to save it to come back to when needed!

Let’s Get Adventuring!

Mariah 🙂

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Mariah is usually exploring with her dog Maverick, taking photos, planning her next adventures, or trying to find the world’s best ice cream.

Born and raised in rural Oregon, her love for adventuring was always there, but came on heavily in her late teenage years. Mariah felt the need to see everywhere! She began searching for the best places to visit in the U.S. and the best hikes in Oregon and was flustered with the lack of information on trails and areas – leading her to create a travel and adventure blog to help everyone find places to explore!

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