28 Best REI Anniversary Sale Deals (Ends Today): Helmets, Fitness Watches, Outdoor Apparel

I purchased this on the recommendation of WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson. Not solely am I packing it for our Memorial Day tenting journey, however I additionally use it a number of occasions a day at residence.

As we present in our testing for the Best Tents, REI’s tents supply unbelievable worth for the cash. I’ve used my REI tent for a decade. It’s actually onerous to seek out one other backpacking tent with these specs at this ridiculous value, which features a rain fly, footprint, man strains, and stuff sack. 

I simply purchased this air mattress as a result of I am uninterested in having each my youngsters and canine push me off my sleeping pad of their nocturnal makes an attempt to snuggle. However you want a much bigger tent to accommodate it.

REI’s sleeping luggage are like the corporate’s tents—nice worth for the cash. We examined this Magma 15 on a late fall journey into North Carolina’s Pisgah Nationwide Forest and stayed splendidly, toasty heat in below-freezing temps (the bag is rated to 16 levels). The 850-fill goose down and light-weight nylon shell make for a light-weight, compact bag that solely weighs 1 pound and 12 ounces. 

OK, stuff sacks aren’t thrilling, however they’re the dresser and cabinets of tenting; the extra you’ve gotten, the higher organized you may be. Up to a degree anyway. Regardless of the case, do not pay full value for nylon luggage, seize them once they’re on sale. REI has additionally discounted its three-pack for $14 ($5 off).