In case you live under a rock, there’s a big ol’ Get Up Gear Out Sale happening at REI right now through 11/19/18! I love this sale for so many reasons, but one of the best ways to take advantage of it is to use the member coupon code (GEARUP2018) for an additional 20% off in the REI-Outlet, which already starts with reduced prices.
And you can use the coupon codes above for more than one item! That is a HUGE perk! You do have to make a separate order to use it again, but with free shipping over $50, you really don’t have much to lose when you’re looking at big ticket items (or you could always get orders less than $50 sent to your local REI store for free, if you live near one).
I thought it would be fun to peruse the 50% off or more section of the outlet and find some items that are an even greater steal when you take off the additional 20% using the coupon code
Kelty Noah’s Tarp – 16 x 16′
I’ve posted this one in the Deals Facebook Group before, and someone commented that he has used this tarp for many years and loves it. You can’t help but love it at $39 when you use the coupon with it!
Hydro Flask The Rocks Cup – 10 fl. oz.
This 10 oz. Hydro Flask is great for use at both home and for car camping. If the truth be told, I’ll take the weight penalty to keep my coffee hot on the trail with it too. 🙂 At 61% off, bringing the price to $11.78, it’s a steal. I think this would make a great Christmas present too.
Ryders Eyewear Trio Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized, nice quality sunglasses are always in abundance at the Outlet. These Ryder sunglasses start at 50% off already, but when you use GEARUP2018 to take them down further, you’re looking at a total of $23 which is 70% off the retail price! There are plenty of swankier ones to choose from with higher price tags (Bolle, Suncloud, Native Eyewear, etc). I opt for the cheap varieties because I’ve been known to “donate” them to the trail from time to time during breaks 🙁
MSR FreeLite 3 Tent
This well-rated and reviewed free-standing MSR Freelite 3 Tent is a steal of a deal with your member coupon. It started at $499 retail, but you can steal it during the sale for $159, which is nearly 70% off! If you camp as a family this would be a great tent since it holds 3 people!
The MSR Freelite 2 Tent (basically the 2-person tent of the same model) is also a steal at $175 which is 60% off total!
ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 4 Tent
I’m gonna go on record saying that this ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 4 Tent did not look like it could hold 4 people when I looked at it. But then I read the reviews and several folks seem to think that it works just fine. It’s more of a car camping type tent, due to the weight, but a well-rated one if you’re in the market! If you use your member coupon, you can snag it for $114. They also have a larger 6-person version of the same tent for $178.
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail-Running Shoes
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail-Running Shoes for women are available at REI in sizes 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 10, 10.5 and 11. They’re reduced to a great price of $89, but If you use your member coupon code of GEARUP18 (and you can use it for multiple orders!), it reduces them to $71!
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Trail-Running Shoes – Men’s
Altra Lone Peak 3.5 for men are available for in sizes 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, and 10. If you use your GEARUP2018 coupon code, you walk away with them for $71 which is a little over 40% off!
Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoes for Boys
These Merrell Trail Chaser Hiking Shoes for boys are a steal at $32 but they drop to $26 (over 50% off) with your GEARUP coupon code. Lots of sizing options still available as well!
Marmot Precip Jacket for Kids
Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket drops to $39 when you use your coupon code, taking it to 45% off! This is my go-to rain jacket for my kids for years, and it’s never let us down. Lots of sizes and colors left. I didn’t see any for the boys though. 🙁
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Lite Jacket
I don’t own this particular jacket, but I have a very similar version made by Helly Hansen. This is one of those pieces of outdoor clothing you don’t realize how much you’ll use until you own it. It’s absolutely perfect for blocking wind, throwing on quickly in a light rain (it does not replace a true rain jacket, but it’s great for misty conditions), or just throwing over your puffy jacket in camp. I use mine the most in shoulder seasons, but I have it in my pack at all times. This one is 3 ounces and with your coupon code, you’ll drop the price to $55 which is 45% off the regular price.
Men and women’s versions available at this price (although much more limited sizing for men–sorry guys).
Outdoor Research Winter Ferrosi Insulated Hoodie for Women
This jacket gets great reviews and it’s been on my wish list for awhile. I know I would use it in everyday life as much as on the trail. As one reviewer states, “All the weather proof protection of a soft shell, with enough insulation to keep you warm when the temps drop. Way more durable than a lighter down layer and more windproof than chunky sweaters.” Sign me up. I did notice that several reviewers mention that the sizing is a bit odd, but if you live near an REI, that’s easy enough to fix with a return. I may finally bite the bullet on this one at $105 with my coupon code.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket-Men’s
Before you get TOO excited, it’s only available in XXL. BUT, it’s $195 which is 45% off the regular price of $350. This one is hard to find for men on sale, especially in the hooded options, but I’ll keep looking and post them when I see them!
I could have sifted through all day, but these are the ones that stood out to me quickly. The long and short of it is this: Don’t forget to use your member coupon again if you find something you like in the Outlet! As long as you apply it to a different order, you can use GEARUP2018 again (and I suppose again after that!) until the sale ends on 11/19/18!
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