The Best Gear to Buy From REI’s Biggest Sale of the Year

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.REI, Garmin, Merrell, Eno, Danner2 min readREI’s Anniversary Sale is a thing of beauty. Timed right around Memorial Day, it’s the perfect place to grab all the clothing, shoes, and gear you need for upcoming summer adventures—and, if you’re traveling in this economy, you’ve got to save money wherever you can. Now through May 25, the retailer is offering limited-time discounts on more than six thousand items, so to help you make sense of it all, we’ve shortlisted 27 standout discounts below.Before you dive in, here’s a quick debrief. Most items are discounted around 20 to 30 percent, regardless of whether it’s a Hydro Flask water bottle, an Arc'teryx jacket, or a cozy two-person tent. Many popular names in outdoor adventuring are offering markdowns on their entire REI offering (minus a few exceptions, of course), including Coleman, Smartwool, Keen, Outdoor Research, and the retailer’s in-house REI Co-op label. So do yourself a service and shop for a Father’s Day gift while you’re there.Shop the REI Anniversary SaleClothingREI’s clothing deals aren’t just for hiking. Those discounted tops, bottoms, and jackets could work for gym sessions, travel days, and casual weekend outfits, too. Be forewarned: Bestsellers from brands with a fervent following, like prAna, The North Face, Vuori, and Rhone, are likely to sell out fast.Patagonia Reclaimed Fleece JacketNow 35% OffVuori Classic Fit Meta PantsNow 22% OffCredit: REIThe North Face Performance Fleece Full-Zip HoodieNow 25% OffChubbies 5.5" Textured Lined Swim TrunksNow 50% OffRhone WFH Long-Sleeve ShirtNow 26% OffArc'teryx Incendo Airshell HoodyNow 19% OffSalomon Sense Aero 7" ShortsNow 31% OffThe Landmark Project Smokey the Bear Ringer TeeNow 30% OffPrAna Stretch Zion 5-Pocket Standard PantsNow 25% OffShoesThere’s truly no time like the present to upgrade your hiking shoes or trail-running sneakers. Popular models from Merrell, Hoka, Brooks, and Salomon are 25 percent off—might as well grab some new water sandals or daily trainers (Hokas for $100, anyone?) while you’re at it.Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking ShoesNow 25% OffKeen Targhee 4 Mid-Height Hiking BootsNow 25% OffDanner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX Hiking BootsNow 25% OffHoka Rincon 4 Running ShoesNow 19% OffBrooks Ghost 17 Running ShoesNow 19% OffXero Shoes Z-Trail EV SandalsNow 25% OffGiftsREI’s Memorial Day sale is also a great place to pick up Father’s Day gifts. Maybe you upgrade his smartwatch or his camping stove—or maybe you just get the man new socks.Gerber Ultimate Survival Fixed Blade KnifeNow 25% OffHydro Flask Wide-Mouth Water Bottle with Flex Chug CapNow 25% OffCredit: REIGregory Alpaca Gear Box 45Now 25% OffGarmin Fenix 8 Amoled Sapphire SmartwatchNow 21% OffColeman Cascade 3-in-1 Camp StoveNow 25% OffSmartwool Performance Hike Light Crew SocksNow 25% OffGearSummer hobbies can turn expensive fast, so use this opportunity to prepare for upcoming park days and camping trips. Whether you’re into mountain biking, hammocking, rock climbing, or fishing, you’ll find deals on the gear you need.Eno DoubleNest HammockNow 25% OffOsprey Exos 58 PackNow 25% OffCo-Op Cycles CTY 1.1 BikeNow 25% OffKelty Galactic 30 Sleeping BagNow 25% OffNemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight 2P TentNow 25% OffYakima SkyBox NX 18Now 20% Off