Our Guide to REI’s Member Sale: The 2025 Member Coupon Sale
Deals we found on Treeline Review vetted award winning gear
It’s that time of year again for REI’s best sale for members. We pored over the catalog and scanned the sale for the best finds. These are the 24 best deals from this year’s Member Sale, all items that Treeline writers and reviewers love and recommend.
In addition to the heap of sale items, as is standard at all of these annual sales, REI is offering 20% off one full-priced item and 20% off one outlet item using code MEMBER25.
Many are winners in our Best Gear of 2024 guide, where writers and editors were tasked with choosing a single item to sum up the finest in outdoor innovation for the year.
Lastly, for the first time ever during this sale:
You can get 20% off your entire order of Used Gear from REI or 20% off a service like bike or ski tuning using code MEMBER25. Used Gear is better for the environment and your wallet and taking care of gear you already have is the best thing you can do for the planet.
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2024 Best Gear of the Year award winner, the Therm-a-Rest NeoLoft pushed the definition of innovation. Lightweight yet thick (an incredible 4.6”) this is the most comfortable sleeping pad we’ve ever tried.
At 25 oz, it is leagues more comfortable than any other backpacking sleeping pad. And at the size of a Nalgene bottle, it is more compact and lightweight than any camping mattress out there.
This is a great option to use your 20% off member coupon on with code MEMBER25. You can read more on our in-depth review on the NeoLoft Sleeping Pad.
Whether for trail running, hiking, backpacking, or thru-hiking, this is arguably Altra’s best Lone Peak yet. The first Lone Peak with a Vibram Megagrip outsole, it is the long-awaited upgrade we’ve been waiting for.
It’s barely been out for a few weeks, yet the Altra Lone Peak 9+ review has already become one of most popular articles.
This is a great option to use your 20% off member coupon on with code MEMBER25.
3. ExPed MegaMat Duo 10
The Exped MegaMat Duo 10 is our winner for Best Couples mattress in our Best Camping Mattresses review and a favorite for couples who don’t want to pack two separate pads.
It’s self-inflating and super comfortable, making camp life look easy and plush. It also includes a nice layer of insulation for an extra barrier between your back and the cold ground.
You can get the MegaMat is available as a Duo (what we recommend), as well as a single size for the solo camper and or the thicker version, the MegaMat Max that is Long Wide Double sized.
4. KUAT SHERPA 2.0 BIKE RACK
Never on sale, this is the chance for REI members take 20% off the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 with coupon code MEMBER20. A winner in our Best Bike Racks story, it’s one of the best values for a hitch bike rack to easily take your bike to fun places. The discount code is only good for one item, so a good strategy is to use it on a big item like this that rarely goes on sale.
A winner in our Best Men’s Hiking Shoes and Best Women’s Hiking Shoes guide, we love the Danner 2650 for its durability and ability to handle challenging terrains.
It has excellent toe protection, breathability and water drainage, grip, stability, and is good for wide feet.
We tested the GTX and mesh versions and both perform well. There are also mids if you prefer a boot height.
You can read more in our in-depth review of the Danner 2650 hiking shoes.
6. Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots
The Blundstone Classic Chelsea boots are winners in our Best Men’s Winter Boots and Best Women’s Winter Boots guides for a reason: unbeatable quality, attention to detail on stitching, and high quality materials. These beautiful boots are functional, durable, and will last more than a decade.
These stylish boots are made for walking and are our go-to boots for anything from fall to winter to early spring.
You can read more about why we love them in our in-depth review of the insulated version, the Blundstone All-Terrain Thermal Chelsea.
7. REI Sahara Convertible Pants
Convertible hiking pants are back in style! And luckily, our favorite convertible pants in both our Best Men’s Hiking Pants and Best Women’s Hiking Pants are from REI.
The REI Co-op Sahara Convertible pants are a great deal. But they also are made of a comfortable, quick-drying, stretchy material with an adjustable waist.
It’s available in many sizes, lengths, and colors so you’re bound to find one that works for your body.
8. Yakima Skybox Roof Cargo Box
If you’ve put off getting a cargo roof rack, this is the best deal we’ve seen in 7 years of tracking prices.
Another Best Gear of the Year award winner, the NEMO Tensor sleeping pad is a winner of Most Comfortable Mattress for the All-Season version, available in mummy, rectangular, long and wide.
The Tensor Extreme takes that comfort and gives it one of the best R-values for insulation you can find anywhere: a whopping 8.5 R-value!
The new ultralight version is soon-to-be a winner for Best Ultralight mattress weighing only 8.5 oz for the ultralight version. We tested it on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and think this is worthy of your 20% off.
You can read our in-depth review of the NEMO Tensor All-Season and NEMO Tensor Extreme Sleeping pads.
10. Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack
The Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack makes long trail easier and comfortable and lets you bring some style to the chore of travel.
The Allpa is comfortable, versatile, and can used as a carry-on back. This travel pack has plenty of room and excellent organization.
It’s also one of the most comfortable packs we’ve worn riding like a much lighter pack.
It’s available in the more popular Del Dia version, which uses deadstock fabric that may have ended up in a landfill to make each pack unique.
It’s also available in the more predictably-colored 100% recycled version.
You can read more in our in-depth review of the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel pack.
The Nemo Disco 30 Endless Promise sleeping bag is our favorite sleeping bag for plus-size folks and one of the winners in our Best Sleeping Bags review—and it’s 25% off during REI’s sale. The 30 degree temperature rating is ideal for summer (other versions and temp ratings are also part of the sale). The hydrophobic treated 650-fill down is warm, light, and PFAS-free and Responsible Down Standard certified. Read our in-depth review on the Nemo Disco Endless Promise for more info.
Big Agnes has dialed the Copper Spur HV UL2 to near perfection for backpackers looking for a lightweight but still fully-featured double-wall tent. With a trail weight under 3 pounds, this freestanding 2-person tent is ideal for all but the most ultralight missions and is one of the winners in our Best Backpacking Tents review and our Best Bikepacking Tents guide. It includes features like dual doors and vestibules, vents in the rain fly to mitigate condensation, and gear lofts to stash essentials at night. Snag this tent at 30% off during the sale.
This is your chance before the camping season starts to get the overall winner in our Best Camping Tents guide. It has generous usable space, features, stability, durability, and plenty of pockets.
We easily fit a bike and a camp table inside. If you want a sturdy, multi-room stand-up tent for camping that will last you many seasons, this is a time-tested tent we keep coming back to again and again.
The Patagonia R1 Air Hoody is a near-perfect technical fleece. It’s one of the most breathable fleece jackets available, yet it still insulates during cold weather activities better than most.
It’s an all-around fantastic hooded fleece. It looks great, so you can wear it all day and not look like you just finished a ski mountaineering race.
It’s the overall winner in our Best Fleece jackets. guide and iterations of it take other awards in that guide, too.
Read our in-depth review of the Patagonia R1 Air Hoody here.
15. On Cloudsurfer Road Running Shoes
While no truly perfect running shoe that works for every single person exists, the On Cloudsurfer is a crowd pleaser and that can serve a lot of different kinds of runners and truly impressed us.
Dubbed, “the most comfortable road running shoe I’ve ever worn,” we tested this shoe on everything from jogs around the neighborhood to tough workouts and hills.
It has excellent cushion, a surprisingly springy midsole, and just unbelievable comfort. It’s the winner for Best Cushioned shoe in our Best Women’s Road Running Shoes guide.
You can read more in our in-depth review of the On Cloudsurfer running shoes.
16. Altra Torrin 8
We’re currently testing the Altra Torrin road running shoes for both our Best Women’s Road Running Shoes guide and our upcoming Men’s Road Running Shoes guide.
We’re so excited about these shoes that we’re mentioning them here as a pair worth picking up.
If you like zero drop shoes and are looking for a lightweight and fast road runner, the Torrin are tried and true.
The Osprey Talon (men’s) and Osprey Tempest (women’s) are favorite day packs in our best backpacks for hiking guide.
With diverse features for multiple activities, the Talon and Tempest have excellent versatility and durability.
We loved the suspension and comfortable fit.
It comes in 22L, but also 11L and 33L for hikers who want more capacity. It feels lighter than it actually is and carries weight well and is an excellent choice for upgrading your hiking pack.
18. Thule Verse 2 Bike Hitch Track
It’s not often that large hardgoods like Thule bike racks go on sale.
This is the newer version of a winner in our Best Bike Racks for Cars, the Thule Verse 2 is a versatile and durable tray rack. It’s 20% off during the sale, and we think this is likely one of the best deals you’ll find on a quality rack like this.
19. Merrell Moab 3
The Merrell Moab 3 is a top winner in our Best Lightweight Hiking Boots guide.
We like its stability and support, low to no break-in period, suitability for wide feet, and stable grip with a Vibram sole. It’s also accessibly priced and versatile. We’ve used it on everything from short, casual hikes to backpacking trips and thru-hikes.
We like it so much we have an in-depth review of the Moab 3.
20. Oboz Katabatic Low
A winner in our Best Men’s Hiking Shoes and Best Women’s Hiking Shoes guide, the Oboz Katabatic Low are comfortable out of the box. These boots are suitable for most trails and climates with a slick look.
The Oboz Katabatic Low are lightweight and agile. They quickly became our favorite for daily outings during the rainy season
They checked all the boxes for trusty, all-around shoes, and held up exceptionally well as we put them through the paces. We also appreciate the modern design and colorways. For people who want a shoe that they can use on a light backpacking trip, a hot summer day hike, or a wet, rainy day in the PNW, this is our recommendation.
The Patagonia Down Sweater is our winner for Best Down Jacket and it’s also available in kids and toddlers sizing!
If you want to learn more about this jacket, see our in-depth review of the Patagonia Down Sweater.
While the adult men’s and women’s versions are extremely popular, we appreciate when brands make their high quality gear available to children.
That’s why you’ll find the Kids’ and Toddlers’ version of the Patagonia Down Sweater in our Best Kids’ Snow Gear for Winter Fun guide.
The Member Sale is an excellent chance to splurge on your own kids or give a gift to a favorite niece or nephew.
22. REI Sahara Shade Sun Hoodie
A sun hoodie is nearly a necessity for anyone who spends a lot of time on the water, in the high alpine, or anywhere where the sun is hard to hide from.
We love the Sahara Shade especially for hiking, backpacking, and hanging out thanks to the light, stretchy, and super durable 50+ UPF fabric.
It’s a winner in our Best Sun Shirts review for its comfort, fit, and stylishness as well as size and color availability.
The Kuhl Renegade are a winner in our Best Hiking Pants for Men guide for best convertible pants.
Convertible pants are in and these are some of our favorites.
Along with the popular Kuhl Free Rakidl Pants, these hiking pants have a great amount of stretch and comfort, but are rugged enough for hiking.
If you prefer a similar non-convertible version, the Kuhl Renegade Recon also performed well and are super popular.
The updated version of the winner in our Best Mountain Bike Helmets guide, this helmet offers high tech protection for trail and enduro.
It has a complete roll cage, back coverage and Mips® Safety System yet is lightweight and ventilated.
In fact, this new version (which we are currently testing) has 20 vents with 25% more breathability than the previous version.
We’re optimistic that this will unseat some old winners in our Best MTB Helmets guide so are recommending this early.
