Dividend Deals: 6 REI Bargains to Get Right Now

If you are one of REI’s 17 million members, you recently got your annual dividend. You also get 20% off an already-discounted REI Garage item with code MEMPERKS. These are some of the best deals you’ll find all year, available through April 9.

REI Co-Op Backpacking Bundle: $200 (28% off)

Interested in backpacking but don’t have the gear? You’ll be hard-pressed to find a deal better than this backpacking bundle. Included is an REI Co-op Passage 2 tent, REI Co-op Stratus Insulated Air sleeping pad, and an REI Co-op Trail Pod 30 sleeping bag. We imagine this setup would work for summer trips ranging from two days to one week. The items sold separately cost $339, and this deal is reduced for members down to $200.

Sea to Summit Comfort Plus Sleeping Pad: $118 (30% off)

This is one of the best sleeping pads we’ve ever used. It inflates in just a few breaths and deflates and rolls up quickly and easily. Even better, it has dual chambers, one on each side. So if one chamber punctures, the second chamber adds a level of redundancy. It’s also modestly insulated at R 2.5, ideal for summer use.

It weighs 1 pound 12 ounces, a little heavy for backpacking, and does make some crinkly noise when you roll over. But it’s become one of our staff favorites, and you can get it now for $118, down from $170. Use your extra 20% off code, and it costs just $94.

The North Face Campshire Fleece Vest – women’s & men’s: $75 (25% off)

It doesn’t get much more comfortable than a fuzzy sherpa-fleece vest like The North Face Campshire. The vest has two zippered pockets and uses heavy, voluminous fleece that doesn’t pill or degrade after washing. Available in a number of colors, the Campshire vest is 25% off at REI in men’s and women’s.

50% Off Sunglasses

Summer’s coming, and you need some new shades. REI has 141 styles from excellent brands on sale for half off – like the Smith Colson ChromaPop+ Polarized Sunglasses, above, normally $219 on sale for $108. Plus, you can take an extra 20% off! Check out deals from Julbo, Smith, Native Eyewear, and more.

Member Exclusive REI Co-Op Hydro Flask: $38–45

Hydro Flasks work well for keeping beverages hot or cold for an entire day. Both brands teamed up for an exclusive design emblazoned with an REI Co-op decal. While not on sale, these insulated bottles look stylish and rep REI. These Hydro Flasks hold 32 ($45) and 21 ($39) fluid ounces, respectively.

Osprey Rev 18 Running Pack: $60 (50% off)

If you’re a trail runner, you’re likely getting out and putting down miles as you prepare for that first big race of the season. And if you need a pack, this is a solid option for a great price. The Rev 18 gives you a 2.5-liter reservoir and about 16 liters of storage space to carry mandatory race gear or small items for a day hike.

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