REI’s biggest sale of the year is here, so what better time to upgrade your camping gear? Whether you need a new cookware set or a lighter mess kit, REI’s Anniversary Sale — happening now through Memorial Day — is the place to snag a fantastic deal on camping essentials. We found equipment for up to 50% off, including an insulated Yeti Rambler mug, a nesting set of Stanley camp cookware, a Coleman camp stove, and more.
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Best Deals at REI’s Memorial Day Sale Overall
- Yeti 42-Ounce Rambler Straw Mug, $34, originally $45
- Stanley 36-Ounce IceFlow AeroLight Vacuum Water Bottle, $31, originally $45
- Yeti Hopper M15 Tote Soft Cooler, $240, originally $300
- Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove, $97, originally $130
- Sea to Summit Camp Cutlery 3-Piece Set, $5, originally $7
- Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp, $15, originally $20
- Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box, $64, originally $80
- REI Co-Op Campwell 18-Liter Folding Cooler, $25, originally $35
- Stanley 5-Piece Wildfare Pro Saucepan Cookset, $56, originally $75
Right now, you can snag incredible Memorial Day sales on camp cookware and other camping essentials at REI. Our top finds include soft coolers from Yeti and hard coolers from Coleman. These start at $5, but you’ll need to grab yours before the sale ends on Monday, May 26.
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Best REI Memorial Day Sale Drinkware Deals
After your long hike up the mountain, you’ll want to reward yourself with an ice-cold beverage (or a hot chocolate!). Keep your drinks hot or cold with REI’s deals on travel mugs, water bottles, and more drinkware. This Hydro Flask water bottle will keep water cool, while this Stanley stacking cup is the ideal vessel for a fireside cocktail.
- Yeti 42-Ounce Rambler Straw Mug, $34, originally $45
- Stanley The Stay-Chill Stacking Pint Glass, $15, originally $20
- Hydro Flask 32-Ounce All Around Travel Tumbler, $26, originally $35
- Stanley 36-Ounce IceFlow AeroLight Vacuum Water Bottle, $31, originally $45
- Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle, $31, originally $45
- Yeti Rambler 30-Ounce Vacuum Travel Mug, $33, originally $42
- Hydro Flask 28-Ounce All-Around Tumbler with Press-In Straw Lid, $23, originally $33
- Hydro Flask 24-Ounce Lightweight Wide-Mouth Water Bottle, $34, originally $45
- Sea to Summit Passage Cup, $10, originally $13
Yeti Rambler 30-Ounce Vacuum Travel Mug
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The tight-fitting lid on this Yeti travel mug keeps drinks from splashing while you sit by the fire. Its double-wall insulation will also keep drinks ice-cold or piping hot for hours. The coated exterior avoids condensation, keeping your hands comfortable at all times.
Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle
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When you hit the trails this summer, be sure to have a durable water bottle that can withstand the outdoors. This Hydro Flask water bottle has a flip-straw cap that’s leakproof, so you can trust your backpack won’t end up wet halfway through a hike. The vacuum insulation also keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours, according to the brand.
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Best REI Memorial Day Sale Cooler and Food Storage Deals
Be it coleslaw for a barbecue dinner or milk and eggs for morning pancakes, keep all your perishables fresh with a sturdy cooler. Coleman’s hard cooler is great for multi-day camping trips, and the Yeti Hopper soft cooler will keep watermelon crisp and cold for a beach day.
- Yeti Hopper M15 Tote Soft Cooler, $240, originally $300
- Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box, $64, originally $80
- Coleman Pro 25-Quart Hard Cooler, $120, originally $160
- REI Co-Op Campwell 18-Liter Folding Cooler, $25, originally $35
- REI Co-Op Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler, $59, originally $85
- Dometic CFX3 35 Powered Cooler, $704, originally $880
Yeti Daytrip Lunch Box
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Whether you’re packing lunch for a day at the arboretum or taking snacks on a big hike, this Yeti Daytrip lunch box can house a few sandwiches and packets of fruit. The water-resistant interior is easy to clean, and its insulated walls can keep food cold all day with the addition of an ice pack.
REI Co-Op Cool Trail Split Pack Cooler
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This genius split backpack is designed to store hiking gear in the top half and food in the bottom half. The cooler insert keeps drinks and snacks cool while you hike, so you can enjoy a treat at the mountain top. Plus, the removable cooler is leakproof and easy to wipe clean.
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Best REI Memorial Day Sale Camp Cooking Deals
Achieve the best buttermilk pancakes and stewed beans at your campsite with these can’t-miss camp cookware deals at REI. This $19 GSI Outdoors carbon steel frying pan is light and has a folding handle for convenient storage. If you enjoy solo camping, make mealtime more efficient with this nesting 4-piece mess kit with a bowl, plate, and utility spork.
- Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove, $97, originally $130
- GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Backpacker Ceramic Cookset, $64, originally $85
- GSI Outdoors 8-Inch Carbon Steel Frying Pan, $19, originally $25
- Uco Eco 4-Piece Mess Kit, $14, originally $20
- Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible 4-Piece Dinnerware Set, $30, originally $40
- Stanley 5-Piece Wildfare Pro Saucepan Cookset, $56, originally $75
- GSI Outdoors Pioneer Chef’s Tools, $18, originally $25
- Sea to Summit Camp Cutlery 3-Piece Set, $5, originally $7
Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight Collapsible 4-Piece Dinnerware Set
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This clever mess kit includes a collapsible bowl and cup, accompanied by a knife and spork. The bowl and cup are made from lightweight, easy-to-clean silicone. When collapsed, the pieces all fit into an included travel pouch for transport.
Coleman Cascade Classic Camp Stove
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This Coleman camp stove is compact, durable, and easy to operate. It has an auto-ignition feature, so no need to fuss with matches before you can cook dinner. The fold-out wind shields also protect the burners from the breeze and light rain.
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Best REI Memorial Day Sale Outdoor Tech Deals
Being in the outdoors doesn’t mean you have to give up all your creature comforts. We found deals on headlamps to light the way and power banks to keep your electronics fully charged. For example, these string lights are an especially fun addition to any campground atmosphere.
- Coast Eal22 Lantern, $21, originally $30
- Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp, $15, originally $20
- Bote MagneBoom Swell Speaker, $76, originally $89
- Mpowered 18-Feet Luci Solar String Lights, $39, originally $55
- Amphipod Ultra Strobe LED Clip Light, 2-Pack, $10, originally $20
- InfinityLab InstantGo 10000 Power Bank, $52, originally $70
Black Diamond Astro 300 Headlamp
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On sale for just $15, this Black Diamond headlamp can run on alkaline batteries or a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It produces 300 lumens and is stormproof against rain and sleet, in case you have to cook during a downpour.
InfinityLab InstantGo 10000 Power Bank
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Keep your electronics charged using this lightweight power bank with a built-in lightning cable. It’s convenient to have at the campground, but it would also be great for commuters and daytrippers. The battery holds enough power to charge a phone up to two times.