REI

4.4
1051 reviews

About

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At REI, we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products--and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play.

Details

  • Curbside pickupNot available

Location

REI
840 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
94103, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
1,051 reviews
5 stars
743
4 stars
164
3 stars
46
2 stars
25
1 star
73

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed reviews on customer service; some employees are praised for their helpfulness while others are criticized for being rude or unhelpful.

Product Selection

Customers appreciate the wide selection of outdoor gear, though some report issues with stock availability and pricing.

Membership Pressure

Many customers express frustration over aggressive sales tactics related to the REI membership program.

Store Environment

The store is generally well-organized and clean, but some customers report feeling uncomfortable due to security presence and staff behavior.

Staff Knowledge

Several reviews highlight knowledgeable staff who provide valuable assistance, particularly in specialized areas like bike fitting and outdoor gear.
  • DC
    David Chew
    1 day ago
    3.0
    Wildly mixed service levels. Staff were either exceptionally helpful or completely standoffish. Very odd! Just try till you find someone to help I guess. Good selection of stuff.
  • AS
    Andrew Schwartz
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    Kind of horrible for an REI. I was looking for a pair of sunglasses, and spent about 5 minutes trying to track someone down to get them from a case (they had lots of people working and few customers, but nobody was actually serving the floors). I chose a pair but she didn't want me walking around with them so left them somewhere. When I was ready to go I asked someone not exactly working where I thought she'd left them, and he said they'd be at the cash. Then waited another long time while three cashiers took forever to check out one customer each (mine needed another 2 minutes to deal with shoes left behind). Then they couldn't find the glasses. I'd understand if they were busy or understaffed. They were neither
  • JM
    John-Michael Murphy
    Nov 11, 2025
    2.0
    They gotta get more staff at the service center. To be clear this is a corporate issue. The techs are kind and knowledgeable but they’re stretched thin. I’ve never had a good service experience. Theres often a 30-60 minutes wait. To alleviate pressure it seems they have salespeople (with very little technical knowledge) do the initial check in and assessment which injects confusion and chaos into the process. My chain was skipping a few months ago, for instance, and the salesperson told me the fix was to “peddle less hard”
  • MK
    Mary Keenan
    Nov 10, 2025
    5.0
    I love this REI — I go here all the time for clothes, camping gear, hiking gear, etc and the staff is always lovely. On my last visit, I asked a store associate named Jeremy for advice on a cushy pair of trail runners and his first suggestion was perfect, and not one I had had in mind when I came into the store. These days I’m so used to asking the internet for advice, so it was a great reminder to make it easy on yourself and ask an expert :)
  • DD
    David Duchen
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    The staff at this store is so, so awesome. Liam helped me fit a backpack that I can carry with my back issues (Liam is a total pro about backpacking and pack setup and weight distribution), Hannah helped me find hiking boots that fit great, and Emilio had great knowledge on rain pants that I purchased. Absolutely recommend going to this store and asking the staff for anything you need help with.

Frequently Asked Questions About REI

What types of products does REI offer?

REI offers quality outdoor gear including clothing, shoes, camping equipment, bicycles, and ski & snowboard gear, featuring brands like The North Face, Patagonia, and REI's own award-winning line.

What are the store hours for REI San Francisco?

REI San Francisco is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.