REI

4.4
370 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 pickupAvailable

Location

REI
189 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT
06854, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
370 reviews
5 stars
264
4 stars
53
3 stars
12
2 stars
16
1 star
25

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and knowledgeable staff, highlighting positive interactions and helpful assistance.

Product Selection

The store offers a wide variety of outdoor gear and clothing, with many customers appreciating the quality and range of products available.

Mixed Experiences

While many reviews were positive, there were notable complaints regarding customer service inconsistencies, particularly in the bike shop and during returns.

Store Environment

Customers generally found the store to be well-organized and clean, contributing to a pleasant shopping experience.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers felt that prices were high and expressed dissatisfaction with pricing discrepancies and the perceived value of membership.
  • GU
    Gur Uli
    5 days ago
    1.0
    Bike mechanic is nice guy but to just speak to him you need to wait at least 20-30 min!! That crazy!!
  • BC
    Brian Cruz
    Oct 28, 2025
    5.0
    I get my work clothes from here because I work outdoors. They have the best selection, a very cool atmosphere and friendly helpful staff
  • JW
    Joe Whitaker
    Sep 7, 2025
    5.0
    Exceptional customer service, knowledgeable staff, and a great selection of a wide variety of responsibly sourced clothing, camping, and other outdoor equipment!
  • JJ
    Jayslidez
    Aug 25, 2025
    1.0
    Been taking my bikes here for years to fix and recently I bought a used one and I had taken the wheels off to make sure there was no damage on Sunday and Monday I took it to REI to make sure and have them check to see if the rear wheel was straight and instead the guy working at the bike shop tightens my axle instead and sends me off saying “it looks as straight as can be”. I go home and not even a minute during my ride back my brakes act funny and I’m thinking I should change my rotor and pads since I bought new parts and I try to take the peg off since the bike is a SE OM duro and the peg is so close to my derailleur since the guy didn’t put it on to the frame fully that the room made my peg rub on the derailleur as I’m taking off the nut and I see that my whole side of the axle is warped and stripped since the threads are melted. I take it back and the guy says “it’s not my fault it is the last owner that had it before me or my fault since the nut is striped and tried charging me to keep my bike at REI to get a replacement axle blaming it all on me so now I’m taking the bike back because it’s their fault this happened and they instead of taking responsibility blamed it on me as selfish as they are.
  • RS
    Ron Schneier
    Aug 10, 2025
    5.0
    Great REI. Very well managed store with knowledgable, professional and friendly team !

Frequently Asked Questions About REI

What types of outdoor gear and brands does REI in Norwalk offer?

REI carries a wide selection of outdoor gear and clothing, including brands like The North Face, Patagonia, GoPro, Thule, Osprey, prAna, Arc’teryx, Columbia, and Smith Optics. They design their own award-winning REI brand gear as well.

What are the store hours for REI in Norwalk?

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