REI Spring Clearance Sale: The Deals We Love

REI is getting ready for spring, and that means deals for you.

Whether kitting up for next season or planning a trip for the many remaining weeks of winter in much of North America, we dug through the sale to find some sweet bargains. Hop on these deals fast. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Some clearance items are reduced by an extra 25 percent through March 11, with extra discounts at checkout. There are tons of deals (shop the whole sale here), but these are some of our favorites.

Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket: $210 (20% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

We’ve been testing this jacket through much of the winter and absolutely love it. With mobility-enhancing Gore Stretch shoulder panels and effective AscentShell waterproof-breathable laminate, this jacket held up to aerobic backcountry skiing in blizzard conditions. It’s light enough to transition to warmer spring weather as a rain shell, too.

Patagonia Better Sweater Full-Zip Hoodie — Women’s: $59 (50% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

This knitted polyester fleece jacket is an everyday jacket you’ll wear all spring, fall, and winter. It works great alone as an everyday jacket, or as a layering piece under a shell. Retailing at $160, this is a steal on sale! Check out more Better Sweater styles and colors for men and women here.

Coalition Snow Women’s Bliss Skis: $180 (69% Off)

Coalition snow makes some sweet skis by women, for women. And the Bliss is a twin tip with rocker in the tip and tail, and a full birch core provides a stiff, even flex. This one is perfect for the park, pipe, and groomers.

REI Co-op Camp Bundle: $113 (37% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

Get into camping for pennies on the dollar. The REI Co-op camping bundle is a good deal at retail price. Then take 37 percent off, then another 25 percent off at checkout, and you’re saving almost half off the retail price. Spring’s around the corner, and this solid entry-level tent, sleeping bag, and pad for a bargain.

Scarpa Maestrale RS Ski Boots — Men’s: $636 (20% Off)

This is one of the best backcountry ski boots on the market right now. Its claimed 130-flex, incredible range of motion, and intuitive design make it a top choice for serious backcountry skiers. Save $160 on it now.

Smartwool Spruce Street Socks: $11 (33% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

There are several deals on Smartwool socks going on now. This is one of the items everyone needs pretty much year round, from hiking to skiing to walking to work. The Spruce Street is a solid choice for everyday wear and light hiking, and now it’s deeply discounted.

Nordica Enforcer 100 Skis: $560 (20% Off)

The Enforcer 100 is an exceptionally versatile downill ski. It leads our choices of some of the modestly discounted models available on sale now. But if you’re in the market, it’s worth browsing downhill skis to save on a new set of sticks for spring riding or next year’s big trip.

Osprey Kestrel 28 Pack: $63 (40% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

The Kestral 28 is a versatile pack for dayhikes, summit attempts, or anywhere you need a midsize backpack.

Mountain Hardwear Skypoint Hooded Insulated Jacket: $137 (50% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

Women, score a Polartec Alpha insulated layer for more than half off. The Skypoint uses excellent Alpha insulation to keep you warm even when wet. It’s amazing stuff, and a serious score at this price. Sizes are limited, so hustle on this.

Vasque St. Elias GTX Hiking Boots — Women’s: $113 (25% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

The Vasque St. Elias GTX is a ligth hiking boot ready to tackle long trail days in the spring and summer months that are right around the corner. At just 2 pounds 9 ounces per pair, this waterproof boot is the lightest in Vasque’s lineup.

La Sportiva Mountaineering Boots —  Women’s &  Men’s: $323 (25% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

The best deal on mountaineering boots at REI right now is the La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX. The $575 retail boot is marked down to $323 after a checkout discount of an additonal 25 percent. These are highly specialized ice climbing and moutnaineering boots. Get them on sale.

La Sportiva Lycan Trail Running Shoes — Women’s: $43 (50% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

These bomber mid-distance trail runners can knock off rocks and still absorb shock on the knees during the descent. Plus, a beefy lug and sticky-rubber grip will help off-road runners pick their way up and over variable mountain terrain. The discount is available for only one of the two color choices, purple/plum, shown above.

Merrell Thermo Freeze Waterproof Winter Hiking Boots — Men’s: $68 (43% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

Marked down from $160, this boot is waterproof, insulated, and breathable to keep you warm on cold, wet hikes. A winter and cold-weather winner, it even has Vibram Arctic Grip soles for great traction on ice.

Manduka Racer Leggings — Women’s: $59-68 (30-40% Off)

From yoga apparel maker Manduka, these color-blocked leggings are designed for bendy moves and stretching four ways. With mesh cutouts, your quads can breathe easier too during sweatier sessions.

Patagonia Brodeo Beanie: $18 (31% Off + 25% Off at Checkout)

This classic hat is made with Patagonia’s signature recycled fabrics — wool and nylon in this case. The Brodeo Beanie is an everyday favorite for urban outings but will hold up in the backcountry should you need a cozy lid out there. It’s available in three colors, but supplies are tight.