REI Outlet Coupons in September 2026

REI Co-op membership costs $30 one-time but includes a $30 bonus card, making it essentially free. The lifetime membership unlocks member pricing and free shipping forever.

Member benefits:

• $30 bonus card (covers the membership fee)

• Annual 10% off Co-op member reward

• Free shipping on all orders (saves $6-10 per order)

• 20% off during member events (4-5 times yearly)

• 20% off bike and snow shop services

• Access to REI Re/Supply (used gear) section

• Member-only clearance prices (extra 10-25% off)

What the savings look like:

• Join and get $30 back: Net cost $0

• Members Day 20% off a $500 purchase: Save $100

• Free shipping on 6 orders yearly: Save $36-$60

• Bike tune-up ($80) at 20% off: Save $16

• First year typical savings: $152-$176

Members Day alone justifies joining. 20% off sitewide happens during March anniversary sale and other seasonal events. A single $200 purchase saves $40, already beating the membership cost even without the bonus card.

Member-only clearance prices stack with sales. An item 50% off might show another 25% off for members only, dropping a $100 item to $37.50 instead of $50.

Join before any purchase since the $30 bonus card works immediately. Skip only if you never shop outdoor gear. But even one purchase yearly makes this worthwhile.

The REI Co-op Mastercard gives 5% back on REI purchases and 1.5% back everywhere else. New cardholders get a $100 REI gift card after their first purchase within 60 days. Requires REI membership ($30 one-time fee).

Card benefits:

• 5% back at REI (on top of member dividends)

• 1.5% back on all other purchases

• $100 gift card after first purchase

• No annual fee

• No foreign transaction fees

• Double rewards during special events (10% back total)

Savings you can expect:

• Spend $2,000 yearly at REI: $100 back (5%)

• Spend $10,000 elsewhere: $150 back (1.5%)

• First-year bonus: $100 gift card

• Annual value: $350 first year, $250 ongoing

During member events with double rewards, a $500 purchase earns $50 back (10%). Stack this with the 20% member discount for massive savings. A $500 item costs $400 after discount, then earns $40 back.

We recommend this option if you spend $1,000+ annually at REI. The 5% back plus occasional 10% events beat most cashback cards for outdoor gear purchases.

The card may not be worth it if you rarely shop REI or already have a 2% cashback card. The 1.5% on other purchases loses to many free cards offering 2%. This is an REI shopping card, not a primary credit card.

REI separates discounts across two pages. The Deals section features clearance items up to 70% off, while the Coupons page lists active codes and bundle offers.

Deals page (red tab in navigation):

• Clearance items 30-70% off

• Flash categories like "Under $20" or "Under $50"

• End-of-season markdowns (deepest in February and August)

• Filter by category, brand, or discount percentage

Coupons page offers:

• displays current coupons and sales

• 10% off 3+ pairs of full-price socks

• 15% off cycle accessories bundles

• Brand-specific sales (20-30% off select Patagonia/North Face)

• Volume discounts on camping gear sets

Buy 3 pairs of $20 Smartwool socks with the 10% coupon = $6 saved. Not huge, but stack it with member 20% off events and save $18 total. The cycle bundle (helmet, lights, lock) normally $150 drops to $127.50 with the 15% coupon.

We've seen the best deals appear during transition periods. Winter gear hits 50-70% off in February-March. Summer items drop similarly in August-September. A $300 jacket at 70% off costs $90. It's worth checking weekly during these periods.

The "Under $20" section mostly contains accessories and discontinued colors. Good for stocking basics, not for specific needs. Check both pages before any purchase since active coupons don't always appear at checkout automatically.