REI

4.6
313 reviews
The front of the REI store in Milford, Connecticut

About

Camping StoreBicycle StoreShoe StoreClothing StoreSki ShopChildren's Clothing StoreBicycle Repair ShopRecreational Equipment, Inc.
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
1587 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT
06460, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
313 reviews
5 stars
250
4 stars
35
3 stars
8
2 stars
2
1 star
18

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the staff for being helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly, with specific mentions of individual employees who provided exceptional assistance.

Product Selection

While some customers appreciated the variety of outdoor products available, others criticized the selection, particularly for women's sizes and specific outdoor gear.

Pricing

Customers noted that while the quality of products is high, prices can be steep, leading to mixed feelings about value for money.

Store Experience

Overall, the store environment was described as welcoming and clean, although some customers reported negative experiences with service and long wait times.
  • JB
    Jari Benz
    Dec 21, 2025
    3.0
    Overall good store and good customer service
  • JW
    Joe Whitaker
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    Incredibly helpful team members that are very knowledgeable about the equipment they sell and what best suits your needs. Would encourage anyone in need of outdoor rec equipment/clothing to come to this REI!
  • MD
    Mike Dugan
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    I was traveling from boston to alabama with my surfboards, i had a soft rack that went through my windows which worked but it was so loud on the highway. Rei has everything so I decided to stop by and check out a set up before I drove another 1,000 miles. Samory spent a lot of time with me, answered a ton of questions and helped me find what I needed. I installed it in the parking lot and I am now several hours into my drive home, very happy with the setup. No road noise and its super solid. I have a 9ft longboard on my roof doing about 80mph with no worries. I didnt expect to spend 1k on a rack setup today, but my boards worth almost double and the piece of mind and the silence while driving compared to tying it down is incredible. Again huge thanks to Samory, i made a large purchase and decision in a very short amount of time and I could not be happier!! Worth every second and penny I took out of my trip to make this happen!
  • HS
    Howard Smith
    Oct 7, 2025
    1.0
    Crappy selection of outdoor merchandise, everything's cost prohibited. Better off going to Target, Bass Pro or even Walmart. Rude, unhelpful racist customer dis-service. I've been a member for the last 25 years and never came across the level of idiotic racial profiling until going to the Milford location. I'm in the middle of the store looking at tech fanny packs and all 4 clerks were eyeballing me as if I were going to bolt out the door. I'm almost 70 and noticed they are quite bigoted if you don't look like you shop regularly at Abercrombie and Fitch. After my purchase I asked the check out girl if I could get a bag and she told me, "we don't have bags." At hearing that I told her I didn't see any signage as to that and she snarkily said, "we haven't had bags since 2006." While leaving disgusted I responded, "Like I was supposed to have known that?" A real crap sandwich...
  • AF
    Ally Follett
    Sep 25, 2025
    5.0
    My husband and I came to get a hiking backpack to carry our 1 year old in. Syd was SO helpful!! She spent quality time with us to get it fitted, try it out (even with a screaming toddler), and gave us great tips and tricks. I don’t think we would’ve ended up purchasing without her help! And of course, grabbing some goodrs made our trip a plus

Frequently Asked Questions About REI

What types of outdoor gear and clothing does REI offer?

REI offers a wide range of quality outdoor gear and clothing, including their own award-winning brand as well as products from popular brands like The North Face, Patagonia, and Columbia.

What are the store hours for REI in Milford, CT?

REI is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.