Memorial Day is just a few days away, which means it's time to think about every amazing outdoor adventure you have planned for summer of 2025. If last year's gear got put away wet and dirty, it's time to consider some upgrades. Instead of doing this the Thursday night before leaving for a weekend adventure on Friday, spend Memorial Day weekend sorting through your gear and deciding what needs a refresh.
Coincidentally, the REI Anniversary Sale is on now through May 26 and has thousands of deals that take up to 30% off outdoor gear. Snag a new paddle board, replace the cooler, finally keep in touch with a Garmin inReach, or get a cozier sleeping bag.
Plus, if you happen to be an REI member and you see something that's not on sale, use code ANNIV2025 to take 20% off. A lifetime membership to the REI Co-op costs just $30 which means joining to apply to 20% coupon could mean the membership has already paid for itself.
In terms of what's on sale during the REI Anniversary Sale expect to see 30% off tons of REI Co-op brand gear, 20% off REI bicycles, and up to 25% off tons of camping gear from Nemo, Kelty, Therm-a-Rest and more. Below are some of our favorite deals or you can spend hours browsing the entire sale selection.
Best camping deal
Why we like it
The outdoors is a wonderful place to spend sunny weekends but it's no time to skip out on sleeping. You'll want to head out with a cozy sleeping set-up which relies on a functional tent, and that's where the REI Base Camp 4 Tent comes into play. It's part of the brand's Anniversary Sale which means you'll be saving 30% on the tent, scoring it for $331.79 instead of the normal price of $474.
In terms of function, the Base Camp 4 Tent is ready to sleep you and three friends with its durable materials that are also water repellent. The wide two door means no sleeper is trapped inside and everyone will have easy access for that inevitable 1 a.m. latrine trip. Of course, the pockets and hang loops make camp organization much easier.
More camping deals
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bag (3 pack) — $52.39 $69.95 (save $17.56)
GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Base Camper Cookset — $67.39 $89.95 (save $22.56)
Kelty Low Loveseat — $97.39 $129.95 (save $32.56)
Helinox Chair Zero — $104.89 $139.95 (save $35.06)
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket (two person) — $149.19 $199 (save $49.81)
Sea to Summit Traveller 45F Down Sleeping Bag — $149.19 $199 (save $49.81)
Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camp Stove — $164.99 $220 (save $55.01)
NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent — $374.89 $499.95 (save $125.06)
Best water sports deal
Why we like it
You've tried out the paddle boards from the local rental shop and decided it's a great way to get out on the water, but have you tried your own? Bote makes some impressively designed paddle boards and the Bote Wulf Aero is on sale during the REI Anniversary Sale for $475.09, down from the usual price of $559. At 10 feet 4 inches in length, the Bote Wulf means you can spend the day out on the water instead of on the crowded shoreline and the included travel bag means everything is so much easier to carry to the lake. You'll also get a three-piece adjustable SUP paddle, a hand pump, a coiled leash, and a removeable Aero center fin, and an Aero repair kit.
More outdoor gear sales at REI
NRS Ninja PFD — $119.89 $149.95(save $30.06)
Garmin inReach Mini 2 — $299.99 $400 (save $100.01)
Cannondale Topstone 3 Bike — $1,119.93 $1,400 (save $280.07)
Salsa Journeyer Sora 700c Bike — $1,169.09 $1,299 (save $129.91)
