A quick jog through the saving tips below will equip you with everything you need to know to find the best bargains when shopping for gear and outdoor clothing at REI. Before you mount an expedition to your local REI store, be sure to browse through the coupons listed above for links to current money-saving REI coupons.
REI members always get free shipping on orders of $75 or more. If you are not a member you can add a membership to your order at checkout ($20) and free shipping over $75 will apply. If free shipping sounds good, but your order does not reach the minimum required, or you don't want to become a member, you can still get free shipping by having your order shipped to the closest REI retail location. Even oversized items ship free to a store, and there are some items that can only be shipped to a store and not your front door, like some brands of bikes. It may take up to 3 weeks to arrive at the store, so plan ahead if you want to take advantage of this shipping option.
How cool would it be to Work for REI< and get 50% discounts on REI Gear and Apparel? Employees also enjoy free gear rentals, 30% off vendor merchandise, and 10% off sale items. There is an employee program that allows you to make purchases directly from participating vendors with items priced at or below wholesale. Work – Play – Save. Life is good.
Save up to 60% on merchandise in the Outlet Section. You'll find overstocks, special buys, and closeout items at great prices. You will also find links on the page to specific sales, including: Mega Deals (up to 50% discounts), Deal of the Day (up to 30% discounts), and Deal of the Week(up to 60% discounts). If you find what you're looking for at one of these sales you may save enough money to actually go somewhere.
REI has a current (when we last checked) promotion for 15% off selected items when you have signed up for REI gearmail. You'll find a place to sign up near the bottom of most pages on the site. When you enter your email address and click to submit, you'll be taken to a sign up page where you are asked to enter your name and Zip Code. Gearmail is a very good way to keep up on new offers, store events, and hot new products.
Follow this link to download REI Mobile App for iPhone and Android. You'll find an app for ski report and another that lets you make REI purchases from your phone and even scan product bar codes in REI stores to get more information.
When you follow REI on Facebook and Twitter you can access how-to articles and videos, the REI Blog, and fan posts about backcountry sites, products, and outdoor activities, such as ice fishing and skiing. You'll also find links to featured products, events around the country, and special REI promotions. A good rainy day activity for all but the most devoted fishermen.
REI Members are eligible to apply for the REI Visa Card. When we looked there was a limited-time offer for a $50 REI gift card when you are approved for the card. Benefits also include a 5% rebate on all REI purchases and a 1% rebate on all non-REI purchases. These rebates are applied annually to your REI dividend.
If you are an REI Member you will get free shipping on orders of $75 or more. You will also get an annual dividend that includes a 10% rebate on all eligible purchases and award points attached to your REI credit card, if you have one. And you'll be a member of a 4 million member and growing community of outdoor enthusiasts. Kind of gives you a warm glow, doesn't it? Like a campfire on a chilly night.