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.
Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, with several specific employees receiving commendations for their exceptional service.
Membership Pressure
Several reviews noted that the staff were overly aggressive in promoting the membership program, leading to uncomfortable checkout experiences for some customers.
Product Selection
While many customers appreciated the variety and quality of outdoor gear, some expressed disappointment with the selection, particularly for specific items like climbing shoes.
Store Experience
The store environment was generally described as clean and organized, but there were mixed feelings about the staff's approach, with some customers feeling pestered or encountering rude behavior.
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Roni Lepore
Dec 21, 2025
4.0
No underwear section - weird.
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Colby Rogers
Dec 15, 2025
5.0
REI is by far my favorite place to shop for outdoor equipment. The Missouri location was nothing special compared to the stores out west. But still worth a trip! I am just grateful to have a CO-OP in my home state.
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EJ
Nov 9, 2025
1.0
This is probably more of a critique of management than the employees themselves, but no one should have to say "no" five times before being allowed to check out. Even if the membership program has great perks, it shouldn’t be pushed that aggressively.
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Gregory Fowler
Nov 6, 2025
5.0
New resident and my first visit to REI KC was a great experience! Shopping for hiking shoes and Carly was a huge help!
Moved over to back packs and Carly also helped me pick out the perfect pack for my needs. Joined the team with a membership which includes free shipping etc..
What a great store. Andy checked me out and helped with the membership!
Return customer 100%
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Nyana Miller
Nov 6, 2025
5.0
Great customer service - I appreciate talking to employees about the gear and feeling that they really understand my questions and want to help find the best gear for my next adventure. The product selection is good - not overwhelming variety and items tend to be high quality. Of course, they do carry more budget friendly items and you often get what you pay for, but I feel they do a good job of curating, rather than just going for volume. I still have the first mess kit that an REI employee helped me pick out about 10 years before the OP location ever opened! It’s held up as promised!