Gear Picks
The Best Gear Deals at the REI Anniversary Sale
Get kitted out for summer adventures with these steals at REI’s biggest sale of the year, now through May 31.
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$350
from Outside Shop
The Garmin InReach Mini weighs only 3.5 ounces and operates like a full-size Garmin InReach. According to tester Andrew Skurka, “It retains the core InReach functionality (two-way messaging, location tracking, weather updates) in a package that is more portable.”
$349
from Backcountry
The Mega Mat Duo is the most comfortable mattress we’ve used for car camping, hands down. It’s a 10-centimeter-thick air pad with memory foam insulation. It’s pricey, but it’s the closest we’ve come to feeling like we were in our bed at home while camping.
$450.00
from REI
Though Outside columnist Andrew Skurka loves the Garmin InReach Mini, the device’s bigger and older brother, the Explorer+, offers a few nice features at the cost of size and weight: a bigger color screen, more efficient button layout, better virtual keyboard, and longer-lasting battery.
$99.00
$74.00
from REI
25% off
Senior editor Ariella Gintzler loves the Houdini for its versatile, lightweight material. “The papery quality of the Houdini offers superior next-to-skin comfort; you can wear it over a short-sleeve shirt without that clammy shell sensation against your arms,” she writes. It's billed as a trail-running shell, but works just as well for hiking.
$599.00
$419.00
from REI
30% off
“The Beta weighs a hair over a pound, but it’s built from bombproof Gore-Tex Pro (the stuff many high-end ski jackets are made from),” wrote our Gear Guy in his guide to spring rain shells. “[It’s] packed with nice features, like a helmet-compatible hood, and has a roomy fit to facilitate lots of layering.”
$270.00
from REI
The “AG” stands for Anti-Gravity, Osprey’s term for the Atmos’s swath of torso-conforming mesh that allows airflow while providing balance and support. The unique design creates contact with your entire back, which, combined with tons of adjustability in the torso and hipbelt and four compression straps, allows you to stabilize loads both large and small.
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$300
$225
25% off
Stay warm and cozy (and safe) out in the backcountry this winter with this zero-degree, 550-fill down sleeping bag. The PFC-free DWR coating repels snowflakes and other moisture, and the draft collar and hood also keep the cold out. While it's not the lightest zero-degree bag out there at 4 pounds 9 ounces, it would be hard to come by one at such a steal.
$98
$78
20% off
Named one of the best pieces of winter running gear in this year's Gear Guide, these joggers are light enough to wear over tights on a particularly chilly day, but warm enough to wear on their own if the weather permits. The four-way stretch material allows for plenty of mobility while also wicking away moisture.
$159
$95
40% off
This team-favorite hydration vest offers all the storage you need and none of the weight that you don't. Weighing in at only 6.2 ounces, it was designed to fit snug and securely against your body. It stores a 1.5L bladder and two 500ml HydraPak flasks (included), among other items for your longer runs.
$88
$59
33% off
This stylish, 100 percent cotton denim shirt boasts plenty of traditional Western features, like the classic curved yoke at the shoulders and pearl snaps down the front and on the pointed collar. Plus, it's durable enough for a cowboy.
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Revo Descend N
$199
Revo's best-selling Descend N glasses features NASA-based polarized lens technology with a rimless design with panoramic views for when you need to see it all.
$85
$63.75
25% off
Tough enough to withstand days in the backcountry and comfortable enough to wear while doing projects around the house, these pants were designed to do it all. They are ultra light and pack down super small, so you can throw them in any bag for your adventure excursion. The DWR finish repels moisture while the two-way stretch nylon moves with you.
$49
$29
41% off
Made with quick-drying recycled polyester, this versatile top is designed to keep you cool while you're working up a sweat. The hint of stretch from the jersey cross-dyes and minimal seams allows you to comfortably without restriction or chafing.
$700
$455
35% off
As one tester put it, “It rides like a fat carving board when you want it to, but you can just as easily scrub speed and bang out short swing turns too. The balance of flex and sidecut is perfect.”
$80
$64
20% off
This hoodie has been one of our favorite sun shirts for years now, thanks to the UPF 50+ rating and lightweight, breathable fabric. We love it for days in the desert, on the water, above tree line, or at a spring après.
$80
$44
45% off
As the name implies, this hip pack is ideal for looping through a trail system to gain miles over a long day in the backcountry requiring more supplies. This 5L pack offers multiple pockets and attachment points to accommodate the essentials, and the Hydrapak two-liter reservoir provides plenty of water without weighing you down. Take 25 to 45 percent off select colors and patterns.
$89
$45
49% off
Designed for wet and windy runs this time of year, these tights are made with WindWall™ fabric and a DWR finish to block out the elements (meaning no more excuses to skip your daily jog). Meanwhile, the interior FlashDry™ technology wicks away sweat to keep you warm and comfortable once you get going. Also available in a men's version.
Gear Picks is a curated selection of products we’ve tested and heartily recommend. We stand by this gear—and the brands that sell it—and many of our editors and writers use this stuff weekly. Whenever possible, we provide a link to a past review so you can make sure it’s something that suits your lifestyle—ideally at a steeply discounted price. Happy shopping—and gear-picking.