Wirecutter - The REI sale starts today

The best deals from REI’s annual member-only sale

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Wirecutter has a long history of loving REI products, because they are thoughtfully designed, consistently win out in our tests, and are durable enough for all sorts of outdoor adventures. So you can imagine why our deals experts are excited when REI’s annual sale events roll around.

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REI’s 2023 members-only sale starts today, and we’re here to help you parse through it. The sale includes plenty of great deals on Wirecutter-approved outdoor and travel gear, but you’ll only have access to the low prices if you’re an REI member. (Wait, should you get a membership?)

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REI favorites from our deals experts

A bag for the traveler who’s packing light

Deal price: $160 | Street price: $200
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The Cotopaxi Allpa 35 L Travel Pack is in our guide to the best carry-on travel backpacks for a reason. This bag features an easy-to-pack clamshell design and highly adjustable straps.

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Cook at the campsite like it’s your home stove

Deal price: $312 | Street price: $390
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The Camp Chef Mountaineer 2X Stove is a favorite from our guide to camper stoves. The Mountaineer two-burner has a solid construction and a more-powerful output than other models.

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A solid coffee cup for when you’re out there

Deal price: $28 | Street price: $35
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The Snow Peak Titanium Single 450 Cup is a worthwhile investment for anyone interested in making coffee on the go. Weighing only 2.4 ounces, this titanium cup has handles that clip easily to a carabiner, making it an ideal vessel to bring on camping, hiking, and bikepacking trips.

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The Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster Underwear.

Feel like you’re wearing nothing at all

Deal price: $21 | Street price: $26
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The Patagonia Women’s Active Hipster doesn’t appear special upon first glance. Only after trying everything else and living through their failures to stay put did we remember what “special” really means in a pair of underwear—feeling as if you’re wearing nothing at all.

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