r/REI is a subreddit with 70k members. The community frequently discusses rei, sale, resupply, member, and deal, and they frequently recommend/review rain jacket, hiking shoe, and water shoes, and the most common flair used is question, discussion, re/supply, gear recommendation, and return / exchange policy.
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Popular Topics in r/REI
#1
Rei
229 posts
#2
Sale
53 posts
#3
Resupply
30 posts
#4
Member
26 posts
#5
Deal
23 posts
#6
Tent
17 posts
#7
Return
16 posts
#8
Jacket
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
Question
: "Website shows availability then instantly out of stock when selecting size/color. Typical or user error?"
25 posts
#2
Discussion
: "Just announced today - REI Members get discount on AllTrails"
19 posts
#3
Re/Supply
: "Went in expecting to pay $250 -$300 for a pack came out with this!!!"
14 posts
#4
Gear Recommendation
: "Identify Shirt from REI ad!"
11 posts
#5
Return / Exchange Policy
: "REI Flash 22 chest strap disappeared while on a hike"
7 posts
#6
Hiring Process
: "Do I have to know a bunch about outdoor stuff to be viable to work at REI?"
4 posts
#7
Return Tag
: "Real hole in one there"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/REI
Yearly
+13k members(22.6%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026