REI Anniversary Sale May 15–25

REI Co-op opened its 2026 Anniversary Sale on May 15, starting an 11-day promotion that the retailer says covers more than 6,000 products across camping, hiking, running, cycling and travel gear. The sale runs through May 25, according to REI’s promotion page and a company newsroom post. REI says everyone can save 25% on REI Co-op brand clothing and gear, while selected products from brands including NEMO, Big Agnes, Smartwool, Garmin, Thule and Yakima are marked down by as much as 25%. ### When does the sale run, and who can shop it? May 15 through May 25 are the official dates listed by REI for the Anniversary Sale, which the company describes as its biggest sale of the year. The promotion is open to all shoppers, while REI Co-op members get additional offers and coupons, according to the company’s newsroom announcement. (rei.com) USA Today also reported that the 2026 sale runs from Friday, May 15, through Monday, May 25, and said member perks are layered on top of the broader event. REI’s own materials say members “save more with exclusive coupons and ways to shop.” ### What kinds of products are actually discounted? (rei.com) REI’s sale page lists deals across women’s and men’s clothing and footwear, camping gear, hiking shoes, car racks, bikes, electronics, climbing gear and running shoes. The retailer says women’s clothing and footwear and men’s clothing and footwear are discounted by as much as 50%, while several gear categories and brands are capped at 20% to 25% off. (usatoday.com) The company’s newsroom post says the event includes 25% off REI Co-op brand clothing and gear and up to 25% off “popular outdoor brands.” On the live promotion page, featured examples included Garmin’s inReach Mini 2 at $249.99 from $350, Petzl’s Tikka headlamp at $19.73 from $34.95, and selected sandals, shorts and jackets at reduced prices. (rei.com) ### Are tents, sleeping bags and shoes part of the event? Outside published a deals guide on May 15 that highlighted discounts on tents, sleeping bags and hiking shoes during the sale window. Its roundup included the REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint at 20% off and said brands such as Patagonia, Altra and NEMO were part of the promotion. (rei.com) REI’s own category listings support that mix. The promotion page includes camping and hiking deals, running shoes, hiking shoes and sleeping-related gear among the sale categories, and the newsroom post says the event spans camping, hiking, running, cycling, watersports, climbing and travel. ### How big is the discount, and is “up to 25%” the whole story? (outsideonline.com) REI’s official language centers on 25% off REI Co-op brand clothing and gear and up to 25% off many national-brand items. That matches the broad framing in other published deal guides this week, including USA Today and Forbes, which described the event as a May 15 launch with discounts reaching 25% on major outdoor brands. (rei.com) The live sale page also shows some apparel and footwear deals above that threshold, with selected women’s and men’s clothing and footwear advertised at up to 50% off. Those higher markdowns appear to be category-specific rather than the event-wide standard. ### What should shoppers watch before the sale ends? May 25 is the posted end date on REI’s Anniversary Sale page, and several outside shopping guides said the most sought-after sizes and colors may move first during the 11-day window. (rei.com) REI has not published a single fixed list of every discounted item in its newsroom release, instead directing shoppers to browse by category and member offer on the sale landing page. (rei.com) REI’s next milestone in this promotion is the May 25 close, when the company says Anniversary Sale pricing and member coupon offers end. The sale remains available on REI’s promotion page, where the retailer is updating featured products and category deals during the event. (rei.com)