REI

Reviews

• IS

  Ian Shaughnessy

  3 days ago
  4.0
  While this place is magically exciting on the surface to any even mildly outdoors inclined person, it does seem to lack options. Instead of feeling like a camper one stop shop, it feels limited to just a couple brands per product, and the prices are usually high on all of them, so while I'll always stop in to spend some money on cool gear, I don't usually end up doing that because the options are few. Most of the store is dedicated to clothing which is a shame because I can go anywhere to buy good quality camping clothes. While I'm sure some of the products have been specially chosen for performance, it feels like less a camping gear store and more of a camping clothes store with a nice corner for some gear. And since it's REI your gonna pay a premium for that clothing. Also they don't carry a single book on foraging which feels like a huge oversight as foraging is one of the most fun and engaging parts of outdoor activity. A cool store but definitely not the outdoorsman's paradise I wish it was.
• DR

  David R

  May 13, 2026
  5.0
  I've so far only bought shoes here. But I've bought three pairs and I'm very happy with them. They helped get me in the right size and the sales personnel seem to know when something runs big or small. My feet feel a lot better!
• JL

  Jeremy Langevin

  May 3, 2026
  5.0
  Backpacking Basics Presentation: I wanted to specifically leave a review based on Kendra's Backing Basics Presentation. I had been interested in learning more about backpacking, and over the course of the 2 hour presentation Kendra answered almost every question I had, unprompted. The others she was happy to answer after the completion of the presentation. It was incredibly valuable first step for me and I'm glad it was provided free of charge.
• SL

  Sandy LaBelle

  Apr 22, 2026
  5.0
  Love the quality and service. Co ops are the best! I've got fitted for a back pack in Tucson, AZ and shoes in Albany, NY. Love that they stand behind their products with a year guarantee when you become a member (for only $30 for lifetime)
• AP

  annie p

  Apr 18, 2026
  5.0
  I am on a search for good hiking boots that give me the support I need for plantar fasciitis and I wanted to test drive a few that I read about and REI being the amazing store that it is, had those shoes. The employees in that department were attentive and very helpful. I was also able to pick up a new pair of Oofos recovery sandals. Yay for my feet

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