REI’s Hidden Outlet Has Everything You Need to Make the Most of Spring’s Warm Weather

Whether you’re gearing up to camp for a long weekend or preparing to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, you should head to REI. The retailer peddles sleeping bags, trekking poles, grill tools, and so much more, making it the first and last place we check when we need to outfit ourselves for the Great Outdoors. 

We were already huge fans, but now that we discovered REI’s hidden outlet, we’re complete goners. Follow our lead and stock up for spring with portable grills, leakproof drinkware, and more for up to 40% off. These markdowns are simply mind-boggling. 

Best Overall Deals 

• UCO Flatpack Roasting Kit, $35, originally $50 
• Ignik 2-in-1 Heater-Stove, $89, originally $150 
• Big Agnes Woodchuck Camp Table, $91, originally $130
• GCI Outdoor Eazy Chair XL, $40, originally $60
• GSI Outdoors MicroLite JavaPress, $25, originally $35

We hit the jackpot when we stumbled upon REI’s secret outlet, and we can’t wait to share 20 of our most exciting finds with all of you. Read on to shop nearly $40 off a sturdy camp table, 40% off a small stove, and $15 off a three-piece roasting kit. These camping essentials are worth grabbing while they cost substantially less.

Best Camp Cookware Deals

With a roomy backpack and the right tools, cooking outside is easy. Whether it’s a grill that’s small enough to fit in a pack or a utensil set that’s easy to clean, REI has the gear you need to whip up delicious campsite dinners over an open flame. 

• UCO Flatpack Roasting Kit, $35, originally $50 
• Ignik 2-in-1 Heater-Stove, $89, originally $150 
• UCO Eco Camp 3-Piece Utensil Set, $7, originally $10
• UCO Grilliput Portable Fire Pit, $17, originally $24 
• UCO Flatpack Nesting Grill Tools, $21, originally $30  
• UCO Grilliput Portable Grill, $21, originally $30 
• Big Agnes Woodchuck Camp Table, $91, originally $130

UCO Flatpack Roasting Kit

After putting 12 camp grills through their paces, Food & Wine editors found UCO’s Flatpack Roasting Kit to be the best option for backpackers. It “takes less than a minute” to set up, has high walls that protect the flames from sputtering out, and a sturdy base that can outlast rough weather. The kit also comes with two roasting forks for s’mores, made easy. 

UCO Flatpack Nesting Grill Tools

If you’re cooking over a grill, you need tongs and spatulas to keep from burning yourself. UCO’s tools are especially useful since they nest together for easy storage while you’re hiking to your campsite. Plus, the tongs include a bottle opener. 

Best Camping and Hiking Gear Deals

There’s no telling what will happen when you venture outside, so it’s a good idea to prepare for every eventuality. Luckily, REI’s hidden outlet has comfortable camp chairs, warm quilts, and stout trekking poles — all for up to 40% off. 

• Big Agnes Sage Canyon Shelter Deluxe, $269, originally $450 
• Nemo Dagger OSMO 2P Tent, $395, originally $530 
• Komperdell Carbon FXP Team Trekking Poles, $175, originally $270
• Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair, $105, originally $150  
• Marmot Trestles Elite Eco Quilt, $82, originally $109 
• GCI Outdoor Eazy Chair XL, $40, originally $60
• Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 30 Sleeping Bag, $120, originally $159
• Alps Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket, $90, originally $120  

Big Agnes Sage Canyon Shelter Deluxe

Even a slight chance of rain or a little too much sun is worrisome when you’re camping outside, so it pays to have this deluxe shelter in your pack, should you need it. It can protect an area of up to 29 square feet, meaning it’s more than capable of keeping your makeshift kitchen dry or shaded, depending on the weather. Grab it now while it’s nearly $200 off. 

GCI Outdoor Eazy Chair XL

Sit comfortably with GCI Outdoor’s extra-large camp chair. It has its own carry bag for portability, can hold up to 400 pounds, and comes equipped with a beverage holder to keep your drink from spilling. What’s not to love? 

Best Drinkware Deals 

Forgoing a mattress in favor of a sleeping bag doesn’t require you to give up your favorite drinks. In fact, you can find coffee presses, can coolers, and even collapsible cups at REI’s hidden outlet for up to 36% off. Don’t underestimate what a hot cup of coffee can do after a night spent sleeping on the ground. 

• GSI Outdoors MicroLite JavaPress, $25, originally $35
• UCO Eco Collapsible Camp Cup, $7, originally $10   
• GSI Outdoors Gourmet Pourover Java Set, $40, originally $55 
• GSI Outdoors Standard Can Cooler, $13, originally $20 
• GSI Outdoors Slim Can Cooler, $13, originally $20 

GSI Outdoors MicroLite JavaPress

This 14-ounce coffee cup features a sliding inner carafe to replicate the plunger of a French press. It’s also made of stainless steel for superior heat retention and is small enough to fit inside a backpack. All told, it’s an avid camper’s answer to sipping hot coffee in the mornings. 

UCO Eco Collapsible Camp Cup

Another great space-saving cup is this model from UCO. Its bottom collapses in on itself to make it easier to store in a backpack without sacrificing stability. Fill it with hot coffee and cold water alike. 

Looking for more camping gear? Head to REI’s hidden outlet before pieces sell out.