text: I like REI I do not love REI because they only offer top priced brands and tippy top prices But my like teeters on the brink of an iceberg of love why They have some good perks And there are perks to be had here my friends especially if you join their membership thing nnPerks Everything is returnable break it get sick of it hate it return it Member only sales on these items a few times years the sales can be hit and miss It turns into a mad house but you might make some great finds at great prices SALE sale SALE and coupons in the mail nnThis week I bought pair of columbia hiking shorts originally priced at marked down to an Osprey day backpack for my hydration bladder at priced at originally Plus some socks and a couple of those gross gel packs I know but I am doing a mile in one day hike hoping they will help me through mile when my knees begin to buckle After I threw in my off coupon for being a member I got all that for a little over So if you play your cards right the prices come down nnAs for larger items many can be found at cheaper outfitters used on CL or other online outfitters for example I bought a brand new older model Kelty coyote large Pack for about less then any newer model I would find at REI I might review that outdoor outfitter later Shoes are another thing you can purchase cheaper elsewhere So its worth shopping around if you see something you want here I did buy my backpack stove water filter which again was on sale off and some cook ware here Sometimes I need these items flash fast on payday and buying online is not an option Only one time were they out of stock of an item I wanted at this store location I thin it was running shoes nnTip if you need a dressing room go to the shoe department and ask for help if nobody responds after the first bell ring You will know what I mean when you get there