When is rei anniversary sale 2017

Have you experienced differences with the latest 4. Great article Cam! I thought i had found my dream shoe with the Altra Lone Peaks, until my achilles became inflamed after bumping up my running regime. I suspect the zero drop is the cause. Any suggestions for alternative — with the same wide toe box and snug fit elsewhere? Hey Steve, Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck! Cheers, Cam. I started cutting it a bit long and tried to seal it with my iron with no success.

I cut it one baffle shorter and again, no success. Ultimately I could not make it work. I may try it again and see if someone online with success doing it could do it for me. But with all of the extra freight and labor, it would end up a rather pricey pad! I hear you. Select "Accept all cookies" to also personalize your experience on the site with ads and partner content tailored to your interests.

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I'm a runner, hiker, camper, and soon-to-be cross-country driver , and I use a lot of gear; this sale is like Christmas for me. Here are five of the best things to buy from now until the sale ends on May 29th. Do you like Hillary Clinton? Avid and casual hikers alike know that a reliable pair of hiking boots is essential. Flexible and lightweight, the Saber GTX boots have an athletic, trail-running-inspired design and are intended for narrow feet and hikers who want to move fast.

Read our review of the best hiking boots. You have the proper footwear, moisture-wicking clothing, and plenty of hydration for your next hike—but what about a solid set of trekking poles?

The lightweight aluminum design and comfortable cork grip of these Black Diamond poles will enhance any mountain scrambling experience, particularly for trail runners or those who want a little backup on their hike. Our ultra-packable trail pole pick has a tentpole-style design with a flick lock adjustment near the handles and an internal cord that allows them to break down for quick, easy storage. These poles are also on sale from Backcountry for the same price. Read our review of the best trekking poles.

This deal is available in the Forest Floor print with store pickup. Read our review of the best reusable produce bags, beeswax wraps, and other ways to reduce plastic waste. With baggage fees and flight delays on the rise, carry-on travel has become more of a survival tactic than a lifestyle choice. Stuffing clothes into a compression sack before packing them into a larger bag can help maximize capacity and prevent needing extra luggage. While sunscreen is important, a good sun hat will provide even more protection and shade.

If you tend to stick to less-aggressive activities, we recommend the stylish Tilley. Read our review of the best sun hat for hikers. Read our review of the best jogging strollers.

Read our review of the best cheap sunglasses. Read our review of the best running gear. Read our review of the best hiking socks. The people want to know the sale dates! If you're in the market for something substantial like a backpack or tent, shopping at REI during the sales is key. I get most of my stuff especially bike lights and accessories at the member garage sales, but sometimes you need a specific item or size, or used won't cut it.

Like those other people on the internet, I've searched for the timing of these sales and didn't find anything satisfactory besides vague anecdotes. I guess I'll have to figure it out myself!

My wife had an excellent data resource available—a gmail account just for promo emails where she uses the archive button, not delete. A simple search for "REI" provided me with a mountain of data, which I present here for your shopping ninjafication. Each sale has an associated promo code that they make very clear when shopping, but I am unaware of any separate secret promo codes. These became standardized nationally in While the dates have been different every year, we can see that the sales have become pretty frequent and you can guess at some of the approximate timing.

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