REI Is Letting Its Members Stack Savings on Savings This Weekend

If you're a member at REI (which, for $30, you should be), you can save an extra $20 when you spend over $100 in the retailer's outlet section

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Take it from me, buying an REI membership is hands-down one of the best decisions you can make as an outdoor enthusiast and gear nerd. A one-time fee of $30 gets you member benefits for life, and if you use your membership correctly, you’ll easily make your initial investment back (and then some). Every year, you get 10 percent of what you spend back as REI credit. Spend $300 at REI in a year and that’s your $30 back in your pocket. Granted, you do have to spend the credit at REI, but you were going to do that anyway, weren’t you? I know that’s where I was going to spend that cash, whether I’m restocking my running gear drawer or outfitting myself for a new hobby.

Beyond that scintillating 10 percent back, you get exclusive coupons and deals all throughout the year. Right now, in fact, is one of the best times to flex your REI membership. The retailer is currently putting on its Member Days event, where you can get $20 off when you spend over $100 in the REI Outlet, the retailer’s treasure-trove of past-season outdoor goods that are marked down in a big way. That’s savings on savings. To get the discount, just sign into your REI member account, drop $100 (or more) of gear into your cart and plug in code OUTFALL25 at checkout.

To get you started on some pre-fall gear shopping, we entered our credentials and fired up the REI outlet to do some shopping of our own, hunting down some of our favorite editor-approved gear that’s currently on sale. I found savings on headlamps, snow packs, camping gear, Arc’teryx apparel, and more — all with a healthy discount. Read on to shop some of the top picks our team found or head to REI to get shopping yourself.

A Few Top Picks from the REI Outlet

Petzl Tikka Headlamp

$35 $28

Don’t underestimate the value of having an affordable, high-quality headlamp on hand for all of your adventures. Whether you’re heading out at dawn, hiking until dusk, or venturing out for a late night peak-bagging mission, keeping your footing in view is a must. The Petzl Tikka is a budget headlamp that is reliable, easy-to-use, and versatile. Plus, it comes with a handy storage bag that doubles as a makeshift lantern.

Lifestraw Go Stainless Steel Water Filter Bottle

$50 $37

You’re going to take a water bottle with you everywhere you go, so why not take one that cleans the water you’re drinking? This bottle from LifeStraw has a built-in water filter that not only allows you to drink from rivers and streams while you’re in the backcountry, but also removes microplastics and other contaminants from tap water when you’re at home and around town. It’s a win-win.

Patagonia Snowdrifter 20L Snow Pack

$239 $180

One of our favorite backcountry skiing accessories, the Patagonia Snowdrifter lets you keep everything you need in the backcountry close at hand, from extra layers and a sack lunch to emergency gear and tools. The pack is comfortable enough for long days on the mountain and has plenty of room for everything you need.

Arc’teryx Ionia Merino Wool Long Sleeve Shirt

$120 $95

I never head out on an adventure of any kind without something made of merino wool. And a long sleeve merino shirt might actually be my favorite piece of apparel, full stop. This one from Arc’teryx is not too thick, so you can easily wear it on its own for in-between days during shoulder season or layer it under another t-shirt, a jacket, or flannel when things start to get real cold.

Mountain Hardwear First Tracks Bib Pants

$300 $225

Mountain Hardwear has been making some of our favorite outdoor apparel for decades, so when there’s a chance to snag some of the brand’s sick ski pants for a discount, we take note (and pull out our credit cards). These bib pants are made with 2-layer Dry.Q fabric and have body-mapped insulation in the knees and seat to protect areas more vulnerable to cold. We also love the easy-access zippered chest pocket that holds your phone or other essentials.

Stance Micro Light Tab Socks

$15 $10

Don’t forget that socks are a performance item, too. The oft-overlooked accessory can make or break your day, so we whole-heartedly recommend snagging a few pairs. These ones from Stance come directly recommended by Outside staffers that have been running their entire lives. They have an always-appreciated left/right anatomical fit and provide a gentle squeeze of compression to help stave off fatigue during a run.