r/REI is a subreddit with 69k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses rei, sale, resupply, member, and deal, and they frequently recommend/review rain jacket, hiking shoe, and water shoes.
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Popular Themes in r/REI
#1
Advice Requests
: "Smartwool tore on second wear- return or nah?"
3 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Getting into car camping (actually sleeping in my car). What gear should I consider while sale is active?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/REI
#1
Rei
: "Rei SoHo Now Closing in July, 72 Employees Impacted"
229 posts
#2
Sale
: "ReSupply score of the day - paid $109 after anniversary Sale discount!"
53 posts
#3
Resupply
: "Blessed by the Resupply gods today"
30 posts
#4
Member
26 posts
#5
Deal
23 posts
#6
Tent
: "Did I purchase a Tent that REI doesn’t have?"
17 posts
#7
Return
: "Smartwool tore on second wear- Return or nah?"
16 posts
#8
Jacket
: "Buying a winter Jacket when it's 90° feels wrong. Patagonia Downdrift for $125."
14 posts
#9
Backpack
11 posts
#10
Membership
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/REI
Rain Jacket
26 reviews
#1
Outdoor Research
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Patagonia
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
REI
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Hiking Shoe
20 reviews
#1
Merrell
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Altra
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Salomon
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Water Shoes
15 reviews
#1
Chaco
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Bedrock
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Keen
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/REI
#1
Re/Supply
: "$43 Nanopuff, I’ll take it"
70 posts
#2
Question
: "This one ought to give you a good chuckle"
67 posts
#3
Discussion
: "REI using AI slop now. So much for caring about the environment"
36 posts
#4
Gear Recommendation
: "Remembering Dolly Parton"
8 posts
#5
Return / Exchange Policy
: "Be a good customer."
7 posts
#6
Return Tag
: "I’m so confused but love the description LOL"
6 posts
#7
Hiring Process
: "Apparel rules for employees?"
3 posts
#8
Unionization
: "REI Closing August 13"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/REI
Yearly
+13k members(22.4%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026