The REI anniversary sale is officially here, offering massive discounts on everything from backpacking tents and sleeping bags to hiking footwear.(Photo: Joe Hendrickson via Getty Images, Canva)

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Paging all gear addicts! Ski bums, mountain bikers, climbers, campers, runners!  This is not a drill. REI’s biggest sale of the year is here. If you love to spend time outside—and you hate to spend money—theREI Anniversary Saleis impossible to beat. For the frugal gear shopper, this is our Super Bowl. And if you’re already anREI Co-op Member, even better: Members get 20% off one full-price item & an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item with codeANNIV26thru 5/25.

REI’s Anniversary Sale starts May 15 and runs through May 25. Thousands of products—yup, you read that right—are now on sale, ranging from tents and sleeping bags to apparel and electronics. You’ll find gear fromREI’s affordable Co-op brandas well as top outdoor outfitters likePatagonia,Arc’teryx,The North Face,Helly Hansen, and more.

Shopping a sale as big as this one can feel a bit like hiking in a blizzard. Namely, it’s hard to see where you’re going, you lose feeling in your fingers (at least the one that clicks your mouse), and there’s an overwhelming sense of impending doom. Luckily for you, our gear team has already done the heavy lifting. These self-proclaimed gear nerds sifted through this storm of a sale to bring you 18 deals you don’t want to miss.

Keep reading to scroll through those handpicked deals. You can alsocheck out the sale in its entirety here, or quickly click through these popular product categories if you already know what you’re looking for.

Popular Product Categories at the REI Anniversary Sale:

• Women’s Clothing • Men’s Clothing • Footwear • Snowsports • Running • Camping and Hiking • Tents • Sleeping Gear

The Best Tent Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

20% Off REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint in EARTHEN GRAY

Value-driven backpackers andcar campershave been relying on REI’s two-personHalf Dome 2tent for decades, and the newest iteration is better than ever.

25% Off All REI Co-op Brand Tents & Shelters

The Half Dome 2 isn’t the only discounted REI Co-op tent during the Anniversary Sale. The rest of theCo-op’s tent collectionis on sale for 25 percent off, including perennial top picks like the roomy, six-personBase Campfor car camping and thelightweight Flash 3 backpacking tent(ideal for two campers and a canine companion).

25% Off All NEMO Tents, Footprints & Stakes

We’re a big fan ofNemo tentsaround here, whether it’s thelofty Aurora Highrise 4P(our favoritecar camping tent) or the ultralightHornet Elite OSMO 1P, which has a near-negligible minimum trail weight of sub 1.5 pounds—something anyultralight-curious backpackercan get behind. You know what else backpackers can get behind? 25 percent off on all Nemo tents during REI’s Anniversary Sale.

25% Off All Sea to Summit Tents

All ofSea to Summit’s tentsare slashed by 25 percent off during this REI extravaganza, but we’re especially partial to theTelos TR2. It’s a lightweight tent with a unique pole configuration that gives backpackers more coveted headroom, and the rain fly can be pitched separately as a standalone shelter for shade. Sea to Summit also distributes the poles, fly, and inner tent into three individual stuff sacks, which makes it simple to divvy up weight between you and your backpacking buddy.

25% Off All Coleman Skydome & Skylodge Tents

We often point budget car campers on the hunt for a reliable yet cheap tent toward theColeman Skydome. Even at full retail, these tents give campers unmatched bang for their buck. And now, REI’s knocking an additional 25 percent off the already reasonably pricedColeman SkydomeandSkylodgeseries.

The Best Sleeping Bag Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

25% Off REI Co-op Magma 30 Sleeping Bag

“Affordable down sleeping bag” is generally an oxymoron. But REI’s Magma series is stuffed with high-quality 850-fill down, weighs sub-two pounds, and is affordable relative to competitors from other brands. It’s also available in an almost unheard of nine shapes and sizes. Needless to say, theMagma 30(currently 25 percent off) has been a go-to for backpackers looking for a lightweight sleeping bag that’s light on the budget, too.

25% Off All NEMO Sleeping Bags

Nemo’s innovativesleeping bagsare on sale for 25 percent off this week, including expedition-ready bags like theSonic 0. And if you’ve never tried out a two-person sleeping bag before, this is a sweet opportunity to check out the tester-favoriteJazz 30 Double—it’ll revolutionize your camp cuddling.

25% Off All Sea to Summit Sleeping Bags

If you’re looking to cut grams from your kit, you can’t go wrong withSea to Summit’s Spark series. We’ve tested these stellar bags on frosty Arctic ski trips, fast-and-light summer adventures, and everything in between. For instance, even the long version of theSpark 45, one of our favorite warm-weather backpacking bags, weighs in at a mere 13.7 ounces. These sleeping bags and more are now on sale for 25 percent off during REI’s Anniversary Sale.

The Best Camping Gear Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

25% Off All Gerber Knives & Tools

Gerber’s massive selection ofcamp knives and toolsis currently discounted by 25 percent. That includes trail necessities like the compactNectrar Clip Folding Knife,highly rated hatchetsfor campfire chores, andfolding shovelsfor taking care of business when nature calls.

25% Off All Gregory Alpaca Gear Boxes, Pods & Baskets

Gregory’s best-known for its top-tier backpacks, but we’ve fallen in love with thebrand’s Alpaca gear storage essentials over the last few years, which are now discounted by 25 percent. From durable, heavy-dutyhard casestosoft storage podsandcollapsible baskets, these Gregory pieces make storing and organizing camping gear (almost) painless.

25% Off All BioLite Charge Power Banks

Stay charged up on your next adventure withBioLite’s compact power banks. You know what else has us charged up? You guessed it: 25 percent off.

25% Off All Helinox Furniture

If your camp experience is lacking in comfort and convenience, perusethis selection of Helinox camp furniture, all of which is discounted by 25 percent. Adding Helinox’s comfySunset camp chairsandnifty Table Oneto your kit is a surefire way to step up your camping game. Whether you’re kicking back around the campfire or whipping up a feast after a day of adventure, a little Helinox goes a long way.

The Best Shoe Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

25% Off All The North Face Offtrail Hike GORE-TEX Hiking Boots & Shoes

Hit the trail in style withThe North Face’s Offtrail lineup. The collection includes both supportive, mid-high hiking boots and agile, low-cut shoes. Equipped with aggressive, trail-biting lugs and Gore-Tex waterproofing, these kicks caught our gear team’s attention, especially now as they’re 25 percent off.

25% Off All Altra Olympus Shoes & Boots

Trail runners, start your engines.Altra’s entire line of Olympus trail running shoes, including the popularOlympus 6andOlympus 275, is on sale for 25 percent off. Hikers and backpackers can score the same discount on Olympus mid and low hikers, too.

25% Off All Five Ten Bike Shoes

Here’s a riddle for you. Five, Ten, 25. Get it? If you need new mountain bike shoes, Five Ten’s got you dialed—and we mean that literally, as many of the mountain bike maven’s trail shoes are equipped with BOA dials. You can score 25 percent off on all of theoutfitter’s MTB kicksduring REI’s Anniversary Sale.

The Best Outerwear Deals From REI’s Anniversary Sale

25% Off All Rab Outerwear

Rab makes some of our favorite outerwear on the market, whether we’re talking lightweight rain jackets or serious alpine armor for climbing and skiing. REI’s knocking 25 percent offall Rab outerwearduring the anniversary sale, making it an opportune time to give Rab a rip!

25% Off All Outdoor Research Outerwear

We checked the forecast, and it’s still raining deals over at REI. Make sure you’re ready to weather any storm withOutdoor Research’s PNW-proven outerwear, all of which is slashed by 25 percent. That includes thestretchy Stratoburst rain jackets and rain pants, the tester favoriteForay (men’s)andAspire (women’s), andski essentialslike the skintrack-ready Skytour and freeride-friendly Carbide.

25% Off All REI Co-op Brand Outerwear

Last but not least, we’re giving one more tip of the cap to the Co-op, sinceall of the brand’s in-house outerwear is now on sale for 25 percent off. REI’s outerwear is always a smart buy for any outdoor enthusiast on a budget. For instance, theRainieris our go-to recommendation if you’re on the hunt for a sub-$100 rain jacket. And that holds true for affordable ski kits like theFirst Chair(as cheap as it gets for Gore-Tex) and the insulatedPowderbound, too.

Still didn’t find what you’re looking for? Don’t give up. We believe in you.Check out the REI Anniversary Sale in its entirety here.