Shop REI's Anniversary Sale and get their biggest discounts of the year!

The run up to Memorial Day Weekend is annually the best time to gear up for the summer (or summers) ahead, and REI makes a point of putting on their biggest sale of the year a full week before MDW altogether.

Today marked the start of their Anniversary Sale, and it’s set to run for 10 days through May 27th. With discounts of 30% to 50% off most everything – tents, kayaks, sleeping bags, backpacks, footwear, etc. – it’s pretty hard not to find at least something you’ll put to good use while outside this summer. And if you’re investing in a bigger purchase to use for years down the road – like a big car-camping tent to get the kids out under the stars – it’s this time of year where you’ll get the biggest discount.

Been eyeing a Thule or Yakima roof box for a road trip? They’re 20% off!

Want the newest version of NEMO Equipment’s Hornet 2-person backpacking tent I’ve used (and sworn by) for the last four years? It’s 25% off through May 27th!

*At barely over 2 lbs, the Hornet 2P is as lightweight as they come, and it’s been durable enough to get me through the Grand Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Yellowstone, & more.*

While almost everything you can envision has some kind of discount in this sale, it’s worth pointing out that REI is also running a Member Coupon for 20% off of full-price items right now, too. So, if you happen to be eyeing Deuter’s Kid Comfort Active SL child carrier backpack (which isn’t discounted through the Anniversary Sale), you can use your Member Coupon right now to lop of 20% of the cost.

If you’re not an REI member already, it’s a $30 dollar one-time charge to join. That dings initially, but you earn 10% back on every full-price purchase you make over the course of the year and get that back as a Member Reward at year’s end, plus it also gets you these periodic 20% member-only discounts like on the kid carrier above.

You can become an REI member here.

If you’re itching for a new rain shell or hoodie for a summer trek into Red River Gorge and the Clifty Wilderness, they’ve got deals for you. Got your eyes on REI’s in-house Trailmade collection of outdoor clothing, sleeping bags, or tents? It’s all 30-70% off!

You’ve got 10 days to get while the gettin’s good!

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