As one of the biggest outdoor retailers, REI carries quality gear for popular activities. The store’s large inventory and the variety of brand selection all but guarantee that REI can be a one-stop gift shop for the active and adventurous people in your life.
Hikers, runners, campers, skiers, or outdoor generalists — REI outfits them all. If you don’t share the same pursuits as the person on your shopping list, let us guide you through some of this season’s highlights. Of course, you can find REI gift guides sorted by interest, price range, and popularity on the brand’s website.
Several of the products below are only available at REI and put a unique spin on trusted designs from top outdoor brands. And if you’re still unsure, there’s always a gift card.
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Altra x Smartwool Escalante 4 Road-Running Shoes: $150
Only available at REI, these running shoes put the warmth and performance of Smartwool’s merino wool blend into the uppers of Altra’s popular Escalante road shoe. That’s a boost of breathable warmth your feet will love during winter training miles. The shoes have Altra’s wide-toed FootShape fit, flexible midsoles, and a cush-yet-responsive EGO midsole foam.
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REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie: $50
The REI Co-op sun shirt is made for sunny days on the trails or water. This long-sleeve polyester T-shirt has a technical knit to wick moisture, yet still provides UPF 50+ sun protection. A touch of spandex gives it stretch. For an outdoorsy fit, it has a pack-friendly hem, dropped shoulders, thumb holes, and a three-panel hood for added coverage.
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Patagonia Nano Puff Insulated Jacket: $229
A perennial favorite, the Nano Puff is a lightweight synthetic insulator that can pack down and get out of the way, too. Patagonia made it with a 100% recycled ripstop polyester shell for durability and everyday use, while its DWR helps it shed light moisture. The jacket gets a premium touch from its PrimaLoft Gold Insulation Eco, which is made entirely from post-consumer recycled polyester. It also stays warm when wet.
The Nano Puff works as a low-bulk midlayer or as an outer jacket. It has an interior stormflap, two zippered handwarmer pockets, and a cord-adjustable droptail hem.
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Exped Terra Sleeping Bags – 0, 15, 30: $200-300
These sleeping bags from Exped are currently only available at REI. They come in three different temperature ratings, depending on how you like to camp. Exped’s warmest of the three, the Terra 0, is made for winter camping and high-altitude treks. The Terra 15 is dialed for three-season trips. Lastly, the Terra 30 is made with three-season backpacking in mind with its down insulation and packable weight (less than 2 pounds in Long Wide).
The bags use premium 650+ fill-power grey duck down (RDS and OEKO-TEK certified) for insulation. They come in several sizes, including wide styles.
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YETI Daytrip 14L Tote Bag: $135
When YETI makes a tote bag, you know it comes with a durable build and a few bells and whistles. As its name suggests, the Daytrip can hold the day’s food and drinks, keeping them cool and fresh with closed-cell foam insulation. The bag’s MagSnap closure allows for easy access and a confident closure.
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Petzl Swift LT Headlamp: $55
For the minimalist on your gift list, the Swift LT is a palm-sized headlamp that weighs just 1.52 ounces, yet has three white light levels, a red light, and strobe mode. The lamp’s 80-lumen max brightness creates a wide, uniform beam and can be tilted upward and downward, whichever works best when wearing it around the neck or on a helmet. It has a battery charge indicator and recharges via USB-C.
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Osprey Farpoint 40 & Fairview 40 Travel Packs: $200
Only available at REI, this design from Osprey is the backpack maker’s take on a traveling carry-on. The 40L capacity includes the main and laptop compartments, with an external toiletry pocket and an internal zippered mesh pocket. Padded top and side handles make it easy to grab and carry, while a zip-away back panel, harness, and hipbelt are there for longer hauls.
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YETI Rambler 14 Oz. Stackable Mug: $35
For camping, the YETI mug’s stackable design may be just as important as its ability to keep drinks warm or cold for hours, thanks to its double-wall vacuum insulation. The size is just right for drinks and food portions. You probably know about these, so we’ll keep it short.
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REI Co-op Campwell Fleece Pullover: $90
Here’s REI’s take on the classic fleece with modern materials and style. The Campwell pullover has a recycled fleece shell with nylon reinforcements in the back of the forearms. It has snap-close hand pockets with soft tricot lining, a half-zip for getting on easier and dumping heat, and elastic in the hem and cuffs for keeping out drafts.
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Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System: $145
Already a go-to camp system, Jetboil addressed a few nitpicks to make this an even better product, according to our review. Mainly, it replaced the old wire igniter design with a sturdier base and an easy-turn knob that indicates how much gas you’re using. As always, the Flash can boil 2 cups of water in 2 minutes.
The system includes a 1L cooking cup with an insulating cover with a water heat indicator, a lid that doubles as a measuring cup or bowl, and an improved locking pot-to-burner connection.
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Benchmade Bugout Knife (535BK-2504): $230
Another great gift only available at REI, this version of the popular Benchmade Bugout is made for camping, yet is certainly welcome as an EDC. It has a CPM-S30V stainless-steel (58-60 HRC) drop-point blade with a Cerakote finish and a Grivory handle.
Finishing details include a black oxide mini deep-carry clip, burnt copper thumbstud and barrel spacers, and a 425 paracord lanyard. It comes with the knifemaker’s limited lifetime warranty, too.
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