r/REI is a subreddit with 66k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses rei, sale, resupply, member, and deal, and they frequently recommend/review rain jacket, water shoes, and hiking boot.
Welcome to the subreddit for everyone's favorite outdoors store! This is a place where customers and employees can talk about anything related to REI. This sub is not affiliated with Recreational Equipment, Inc. For immediate help, please contact REI at 1-800-426-4840.
Popular Themes in r/REI
#1
Solution Requests
: "Was this a good purchase? REI Half Dome 3"
5 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "REI Union Votes to Boycott Anniversary Sale in Response to Benefits, Wage Cuts"
5 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "Steal on a sleeping pad"
2 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "Is the anniversary sale worth the wait?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/REI
#1
Rei
: "Rei San Diego!! Let's show those employees some love! #Rei #union"
229 posts
#2
Sale
: "As we approach the Sale date… The Greenvests prepare"
53 posts
#3
Resupply
: "Got this for $10 in Resupply"
30 posts
#4
Member
: "“Customer does not understand difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit” on a Re/Supply item"
26 posts
#5
Deal
: "It’s me. I received the best Deal."
23 posts
#6
Tent
17 posts
#7
Return
: "Return insanity"
16 posts
#8
Jacket
: "Never had a down Jacket until now"
14 posts
#9
Backpack
: "R.E.I. Backpacks work for outdoors-people and musicians!"
11 posts
#10
Membership
: "Notifying Staff of 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
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
Hiking Boot
12 reviews
#1
Altra
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
Merrell
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Danner
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/REI
#1
Re/Supply
: "Shocking: Ice Axe returned unused in Phoenix, Arizona"
69 posts
#2
Discussion
: "REI San Diego!! Let's show those employees some love! #rei #union"
61 posts
#3
Question
: "Bought expensive goggles and they didn’t remove the security tag :|"
42 posts
#4
Gear Recommendation
: "FINALLY a straight-hem Sahara hoodie for the gals!"
8 posts
#5
Return Tag
: "I’m so confused but love the description LOL"
7 posts
#6
Return / Exchange Policy
: "Be a good customer."
6 posts
#7
Unionization
: "REI Union Bargaining Update"
2 posts
#8
Hiring Process
: "Do you need to know about outdoor stuff to work at REI?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/REI
Yearly
+12k members(23.1%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026