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.
All Gear
$162.50
$105.62
35% off
Awarded one of the best ski pants and bibs of 2022, the Flylow Kimberly bibs offer a lightweight and stretchy hard-shell material that is durable enough to stand up to a long season on the slopes. These hug the waist for a flattering look while leaving plenty of room in the hips.
$469.99
$269.99
43% off
Enjoy a cool fall night under the stars in your backyard or at a campsite next to a crackling fire. The Solo Stove Bonfire is easy to use and portable, and the best part: it is designed to eliminate smoke, so you no longer have to change positions around the fire every few minutes with tears in your eyes. It now comes with a removable ash tray, making cleanup a cinch. S'mores not included.
$79.99
$29.99
63% off
As Yoga Journal editor Tamara Jeffries wrote, "It's the details for me." We love this flowy take on a yoga pant, from the criss-cross waistband to the high leg slit. These can easily take you from the studio to the coffee shop with style.
$119
$83.30
from Backcountry
30% off
This closet staple and long-time favorite fleece got an update in 2020, most notably to be fuzzy on both sides to increase heat retention while remaining breathable. One former gear tester wrote, "When the weekend mission calls for chilly weather, this will be the first layer I grab."
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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.
$20
$15
25% off
YETI products rarely go on sale, so snag this deal while you can. Dubbed "the only YETI product you'll ever need" by one tester, the Rambler 10oz Lowball mug is perfect for a hot cup of coffee on cool fall mornings thanks to the double walled insulation. And like other YETI products, it is super durable.
$160
$128.93
from REI
19% off
Named the best shoe for long road runs in our Best Running Shoes of 2021 gear guide, the HOKA Bondi 7 offers the most cushion of any of their road shoes. Even though these are super plush, the internal heel counters provide plenty of support over long distances. Available in men's and women's.
$99
$49
from REI
51% off
These gloves are a staple in columnist Jakob Schiller’s year-round gear rotation. “With a waxed and baked leather outer, waterproof-breathable membrane, and Thinsulate insulation, they’re great for frigid resort ski days while being breathable enough for long backcountry missions,” he writes. “Once summer rolls around, I use them to collect firewood or move burning logs in the campfire.”
$100
$75
from REI
25% off
One of our editors just bought on of these for use on family camping trips and swears by it. Why? No more hiding behind trees or being surprised by guests while going to the bathroom in busy areas. It has a steel hook for hanging a water bag and four drain holes so you can use it as a shower too. Plus, it’s a breeze to set up.
$500
$400
from REI
20% off
This version of the popular action cam was the one that finally converted one of our testers—a professional photographer—to add one to his kit. “It’s ideal for ultrarunners, mountain bikers, surfers, kayakers, scuba divers, dirt bikers, and climbers who want to dip their toes in pro-level photo and video editing, without dropping thousands to get their feet in the door.”
$40
$30
from REI
25% off
This trusty headlamp has gotten Outside editors through many adventures both close to home and far afield. It’s easy to use, compact, and runs on three AAA batteries (we like to use rechargeables). The red light mode is great for not blinding tent mates and the IPX8 waterproofing has proven itself time and again in downpours.
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.