REI's annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer's biggest of the year — is now live, offering discounts on a wide range of outdoor essentials from May 16 through May 25. Whether you're planning a camping trip, a hiking adventure, or a backcountry trek, there are deals on tents, sleeping pads, stoves, Garmin watches, water filters, and more. REI members can also get 20% off one full-price or Outlet item using code ANNIV26. Here are our favorite picks, organized by category.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers
- Garmin Fenix 8 — $750 at Amazon and REI. A premium multisport watch with speaker, mic, and on-device assistant, elite battery life, dual-frequency GPS, and robust sensors.
- Amazfit Active 2 — $85 at REI. Great value with built-in GPS, health tracking, and AI chatbots for data insights.
- Garmin Venu 4 — $499.99 (down $50) at REI, Amazon, and Best Buy. Features abnormal heart rate alerts, sleep tracking, caffeine/alcohol tracking, and Garmin Coach.
- Garmin Lily 2 Active — $249.99 (down $50) at REI and Amazon. A stylish smartwatch with GPS and menstrual cycle tracking.
Communication and safety gear
- Garmin inReach Mini 2 — $299.99 (down $100) at REI and Amazon. Satellite communicator for off-grid messaging and SOS.
- Spot X 2-Way Satellite Messenger — $149.99 (down $50) at REI. Send texts from anywhere.
Portable Bluetooth speakers
- JBL Clip 4 — $49.99 (down $30) at REI. Rugged, clip-on speaker with IP67 rating.
- Ultimate Ears BOOM 4 — $119.99 (down $30) at REI and Amazon. 360-degree sound with deep bass and 15-hour battery.
- BioLite Solar Home — $199.99 (down $50) at REI and Amazon. Solar-powered lantern and charger combo.
Cooking equipment
- MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove — $34.99 (down $15) at REI. Ultralight backpacking stove.
- Coleman Cascade Classic Camping Stove — $34.99 (down $15) at REI and Coleman. Two-burner propane stove.
- Jetboil Flash Cooking System — $69.99 (down $30) at REI. Boils water in 100 seconds.
Shelter, sleep, and furniture
- REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent with Footprint — $229 (down $70) at REI. Easy setup, two-person shelter.
- Exped MegaMat Duo Sleeping Pad — $159.99 (down $40) at REI. Luxurious double pad with 4-inch thickness.
- Kelty Low Loveseat — $49.99 (down $30) at REI. Compact two-person camp chair.
Headlamps and camp lighting
- Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp — $29.99 (down $20) at REI. Bright, waterproof, and lightweight.
- BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern — $49.99 (down $20) at REI and Amazon. Color-changing, rechargeable lantern.
- Coleman CPX 6 LED Lantern — $19.99 (down $15) at REI. Durable, 360-degree light.
Miscellaneous outdoor deals
- LifeStraw Peak Series Water Filter Straw — $14.99 (down $5) at REI and Amazon. Removes bacteria and parasites.
- REI Co-op Siesta Hooded 20 Sleeping Bag — $99.99 (down $50) at REI. Warm, hooded bag for three-season use.
- Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 — $99.99 (down $30) at REI. Compact dash cam with 140-degree field of view.
These are just a few highlights from the sale. Check REI's website for the full list of discounts before the sale ends on May 25.