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REI Anniversary Sale- Gear & Clothing Recommendations
Our favorite backpacking recommendations for 2025
Operation Adventure
May 17, 2025
Alright you guys- REI’s biggest sale of the year is HERE and I have taken the time to comb through the 11,080 products featured on the sale so that you don’t have to!! I am linking to all of our favorites below, but as always- if you would like any specific gear recommendations that you don’t see on this list feel free to DM us on Instagram :)
p.s. this newsletter is so long and so full of info that google clips it in your email!! be sure to click “view entire message” at the bottom to see the whole thing!!
A note on underconsumption: This newsletter is PACKED FULL of recommendations and links for new gear, however you absolutely do not need fancy or expensive gear to get outside. A borrowed tent, a thrifted pack, your regular sneakers, and some instant noodles can still get you a pretty incredible sunset and a quiet morning in the woods. So if you’ve already got what you need, use it! This guide is just here to give you an idea of what we’re currently loving and to guide you IF you’re looking to purchase or upgrade your gear!
***Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click one of them, we may receive a small commission (for which we are very grateful for) at NO extra cost to you 🙏
All the Goods in This Email
Camping/Backpacking/Hiking Gear
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$400 | $299 | SOS Device | |
$500 | $399 | SOS Device | |
$1100 | $899 | All around activity watch | |
$164 | $219 | Great 1 person lightweight sleeping pad | |
$99 | $74 | Perfect for cold nights or car camping | |
$130 | $97 | The best car camping stove | |
$49 | $37 | A great headlamp | |
$79 | $55 | 2 different sizes in one- have not tried it ourselves but looks amazing! | |
$144 | $108 | Backpacking Stove great for beginners | |
$59 | $44 | lightweight backpacking pillow | |
$169 | $118 | lightweight trekking poles that break down small | |
$84 | $63 | Ultralight stove for backpacking | |
$89 | $62 | Great foldable Camp Table | |
$48 | $35 | our favorite water bladder | |
$84 | $63 | the best hammock brand! | |
$159 | $119 | lightweight camp chair | |
$21 | $16 | backpacking bowl | |
$285 | $213 | Super warm and comfortable bag for solo trips | |
$469 | $351 | Attaches to women’s Ascent to create a double sleeping bag | |
$469 | $351 | Attaches to Men’s Ascent to create a double sleeping bag | |
$399 | $299 | Attaches to women’s Trek to create a double sleeping bag | |
$399 | $299 | Attaches to men’s Trek to create a double sleeping bag | |
$79 | $59 | Lightweight Kettle for car camping | |
$69 | $52 | Backpacking pan | |
$69 | $52 | Backpacking Pot | |
$19 | $14 | GREAT backpacking sit pad | |
$269 | $202 | Great beginner backpacking pack |
Women’s Clothing
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 | $90 | GREAT PRICE for a lightweight down puffy | |
$49 | $34 | Breathable Sun Protection with SPF | |
$99 | $69 | The comfiest hiking pants ever!! ***size down | |
$69 | $48 | Affordable Rain Jacket | |
$175 | $131 | My favorite hiking boots- I’ve used these for over 5 years! | |
$54 | $38 | comfy and warm base layer | |
$115 | $86 | comfy and warm base layer | |
$250 | $187 | Cute and lightweight insulated jacket | |
$49 | $34 | belted hiking shorts, good length | |
$175 | $131 | My favorite midweight jacket | |
$98 | $73 | Hiking/Climbing Pant- haven’t personally tried these yet but I ordered some on the sale! | |
$180 | $134 | LOVE this for running! | |
$24 | $17 | Once you go merino wool you never go back | |
$69 | $48 | Super comfy and affordable hiking pants |
Men’s Clothing
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 | $90 | Great price for a lightweight down puffy | |
$49 | $34 | Breathable sun protective shirt | |
$69 | $48 | Affordable rain jacket | |
$72 | $53 | Sentry’s FAVORITE sun hoodie | |
$99 | $69 | the perfect midlayer | |
$180 | $134 | Great for running | |
$48 | $69 | Comfy and affordable hiking pants | |
$175 | $131 | Great hybrid jacket |
Travel
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 | $31 | Great for organization | |
$34 | $24 | On-the-go toiletry bag | |
$159 | $111 | Road trip cooler | |
$199 | $149 | Sentry loves these on Planes and when traveling |
Rock Climbing
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$219 | $164 | Crack climbing shoes | |
$99 | $74 | harness, chalk bag, chalk, carabiner, ATC | |
$99 | $74 | harness, chalk bag, chalk, carabiner, ATC | |
$209 | $157 | bouldering crash pad | |
$119 | $89 | great beginner climbing shoe | |
$119 | $89 | great beginner climbing shoe | |
$69 | $52 | plz wear a helmet! | |
$64 | $48 | plz wear a helmet! | |
$169 | $126 | great for scrambling | |
$169 | $126 | great for scrambling |
Mountaineering
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$169 | $127 | Good deal on new crampons | |
$29 | $22 | To protect your stuff from your spikes | |
$649 | $486 | Mountaineering boots | |
$649 | $486 | Mountaineering boots |
Storage
Item | OG price | sale price 👀 | Thoughts 💭 |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 | $83 | soft sided storage | |
$59 | $44 | hard sided storage | |
$799 | $639 | LOVE THIS BIKE RACK |
What’s Coming Next
Next month’s newsletter will include something you guys have been requesting for MONTH’S now… our car camping set up!!! We are going to share everything we use in our setup + give you guys a MASSIVE discount on our detailed “how-to” blueprints!!
And as always- our DM’s on IG are open! Feel free to ask us any questions you may have and we will happily answer to the best of our ability!
Happy Adventuring!!
Isabel & Sentry