Good info! As shown here, there is only one "hack" for REI: Join the Co-op. Everything else flows from that. Don't let those posts on FB bulls*** you. As for the tags, they're all the same beige color at the garage sales here, so the tag thing likely isn't universal for all locations. The area where you can make a killing at the garage sales is sleep pads. I've purchased about $400 worth of them over the past half dozen years for about $50. They're all REI brand. Look for ones that look to be in otherwise great shape where the tag says something generic like "loses air" or "slow leak." First, people don't seem to realize that pads stretch when you first use them. So when they wake and it's slightly flat, they freak. Second - and more importantly - if an otherwise excellent looking pad has a mystery leak, buy it for $8-$20, inflate it at home, dunk it in the tub, look for where the stream of tiny bubbles comes from, then fix it with a $5 repair kit you also bought at REI. I've never even had to patch them. I just smear the adhesive over the hole and all have held. I've been able to fix every pad I bought that way and have never had to fix them a second time. I'd avoid this tent if you want better ventilation in hot weather. I'm sure it's great, but the mesh doesn't start low enough for you to enjoy air flowing through the tent if laying down. I invested in the REI Flash Air 2, which offers more ventilation, but is a hybrid that is not freestanding. I also wouldn't get the day packs. Not because they're bad. I think REIs packs are fine. But day packs are only for a few layers, snacks, and odds/ends and aren't intended to carry much weight. You can get THAT pack for around $20 at Walmart if you're man enough to walk around with something that says Ozark Trail on it. I took a $270 Osprey Atmos 65 that I got from REI up to the high camp at Mount Whitney ... then took a $19, 28L Ozark Trail Atka from there to the summit and back. It's four years later and I still use the Atka. I'd kind of say the same for the under layers. There are so many cheap alternatives now that you really don't need any of that from REI unless you're looking for merino wool, and a LOT of people look for merino wool. Keep up the good work!

I love REI gear! We have the Kingdom 6 tent (we go car camping not backpacking), and it’s amazing. I also love our REI daypack, camp utensils, and sleeping bag.

I love ur channel. Ur always so informative n ur voice is just so calming that in a weird way is assuring haha.

I love the 23% off coupons our REI gives when attending a class. They're good for one REI branded item.

Just purchased and used the Flash 55 pack on a recent 4 day trip and I completely agree - a great light weight pack at a great price. Great video

Great vlog, I have been doing this for years. Great info.

Got the $100 gift card combined with 20% off plus sold my old tent for $80 so my new rei half dome was $76 :)

I took copious notes. Thank you!

I signed up for a membership, used the current 20% coupon code, and ordered my first daypack. So excited to get out on the trail!

Thanks for the info! Very helpful :)

I just bought the REI trail smith fleece pullover and I friggin love it

Great tips! Just got the REI Flash 55 on sale actually for only $139.99. Such a steal! This pack is amazing!

Great tip about signing up your kids. My daughter has been a member since she was 10.

Wealth of information. Liked, subscribed and commented. ty for sharing

I love shopping in their Outlet section. Spent $80 and got some winter gear for Christmas gifts. Two sets of North Face gloves, two REI beanies, and an REI scarf.

Valuable advice!

Thanks for the hacks. Very imformative.

I love getting those magazines in the mail :-). Have a great weekend!

Thanks for making the video! Now off to online shopping 😁😁

I’m sold thank you

Wow, great job on the Information on REI. The only addition I would make is outdoor electronics must be returned within 90 days of purchase.

Thank you!

Great video!

Good job, very useful video. Thanks :-)

received a 20% coupon with my first purchase. Called directly and haggled the price another 10%. Saved 30% on XeroDry rain jacket & pants and Oboz Sawtooth insulated hikers (my feet get very cold easily due to past extreme frostbite exposure.). If a product (especially REI made), has a price of $100. bargain with them to save ten or fifteen dollars. Works well, if you go directly to a REI store.

Great information all of which I do! REI is the top of the food chain for outdoor gear it is dangerous I have one right down the street from me. I just purchased a big ticket item and between my dividend and 20% of coupon I was able to save over $100 on my Fjallraven Keb Trousers.

Outstanding video. I signed up for the emails, got the credit card, got the 20% offer, and am currently shopping in Marlton N.J. and Christiania Delaware store for camping advice. It’s May, YAY, anniversary sale oh my goshhh. I’m getting the tent you recommended, the rei base layers, and I really appreciate the rei name brand quality. I NEVER would have been able to afford high quality gear without your informative video. Rei crew have schooled me on gear I need now, and what to save for in the future. Thank you young lady for taking the time to present such thought out content!! Awesome thanks from a guy in New Jersey.

Great video

Remember when camping in areas you don’t live in… Respect the area you are in! Just because you buy a 1,000 dollar tent from REI doesn’t mean you can leave your trash. I spent all summer picking up campsites around my house, and after a few times Of doing it I started sleeping with my outside speakers blasting lil John all night.

I didn’t know the color tags meaning. Thanks! I only shop there when I need something. I have a credit card and a membership.

On a really good video. Thank you so much for that’s great advice. I liked it so much I just subscribed to your channel and gave you a like. What is your favorite bag bag and shelter? I meant to say backpack. Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.

Very informative and I love REI. I did however have hard time watching as I kept getting distracted at the number of cuts in the video (each time there's a slight glitch) Could longer takes be done?

We don't even have REI here but I still watched the video :D haha

Very informative....do you know if you buy something on line from REI, does REI have the same policy of one year to return no questions asked.....thanks.

You should clarify that the dividend is based on full priced purchases, not all purchases. If you are near the northern border and travel into Canada, MEC is similar to REI. www.mec.ca/en/

Just got a $400+ tent for under 200 bucks with discounts and our dividend.

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Do you recommend the rei groundbreaker rain jacket?

My hubby wanted to know if you buy it online, can it be returned to the closest REI or does it have to be returned by mail?

Do I need to pay for the membership to get the 20% off coupons in the mail?

Did I really just sit through this 13 minute REI commercial ??

I’ve been b/t the Rei stormhenge, the Rei 650 down jacket or hoodie and the north face premonition jacket. The premonition on north face’s renewed site is $140 ( no way i am paying $280 for that lol). The 650 down is very much a bargain on rei’s outlet or used gear plus an extra 25% coupon i have for it. But the reviews are saying that it leaks down really bad. You highly recommend it - do you find it leaks down bad? I have a chance to buy it at like the $27 mark after the coupon on the used gear part of their site so it’s a very small gamble for me for warm down coat. However there is a small pinhole in it. The stormhenge appealed to me most because of the outer shell on it. The reviews are mixed on it - most say the zipper is horrible. I wear carhartt and the zipper w/ those can be stiff - I’m wondering how bad the stormhenge could be. Used wise after coupon i could get it for $87. I bought the north face thermoball a month ago (used) and i think it’s an okay intermediate jacket mostly for temps of 40-50 degrees. I don’t own a shell for it but i wear my carhartt Sherpa underneath it. It’s been an okay coat but i think anything under 37 degrees is kinda a struggle to keep warm even with my heaviest Sherpa on underneath. I like it’s lightweight but i want a warmer coat that’s lightweight. I have my heavy carhartt’s that are very warm (one w/ thinsulate) but it’s bulky and i don’t always want bulk. Only thing i dislike bout down is if it gets wet you’re screwed b/c down can’t really take the rain. I’m not going to be in downpours but it does rain and snow where i live. What do you recommend? I would like to take advantage of rei’s sale.

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