Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: REI
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fitgers1 |
How about you out of minnesota peeps? What is your favorite REI store, favorite REI branded equipment and why? Anyone have the mobile REI app for their phone? I have that REI app. Works pretty good. Have a great day! |
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sdebol |
FYI, I just received a note in the mail from them that a 20% off one item sale is starting this Friday--so you may want to hold off on your purchase until then. In addition, I have a couple of REI coupons from the recent St. Paul Classic and Minneapolis Bike Tour rides: They're good for 20% off one full price REI or Novara item. They expire in about a month and I don't think I'll need them before then--I need a few things but they're not REI/Novara brand items... If you (or anyone else) wants a coupon code, I can email it to you and you can use it toward an online purchase. Please make sure you're really going to use it if you ask for it! Have fun, Steve |
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Jackfish |
I've always wondered why other stores, especially locally owned outdoor gear stores looking for a niche, don't offer more of that. Maybe they're out there, but I know there's not one like that here in Green Bay. |
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Sierra1 |
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kanoes |
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troutdude |
I am blessed to have a few great outdoors stores in my area for those must have now moments. Specifically, Dynamic Earth, Backwoods, Sunflower, KC Paddlers and Alpine Shop in Columbia. These stores coupled with a some great on-line retailers are pretty much all I need. Ok, maybe I really do need a NRS store close by as well. |
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BWPaddler |
I like their REI clothing for kids - rain suits and fleece have been a staple for over a decade now and I've not been disappointed in a single item. Also own an REI tent (maybe more than one) and no disappointment there either. Try on footwear there too, and scored several times on clearance Keens and Chacos in my size. Bloomington is my store, and it was my store before it was that big too - the Clover Leaf shopping center location was actually closer to me way back when it was across from Burger Brothers. Agree on their ease of returns and like that salespeople have often USED the things they are selling! |
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tjburns1 |
I also have the REI Flash 18, 50 and 65 with no complaints so far, and my wife likes their house brand sleeping bag. For the price, I don't think their tents can be beat. The store in Denver is my favorite by a long stretch. |
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mirth |
The store I frequent the most is the Schaumburg, IL location because of its close proximity to work. However, my favorite area store has to be the one in Northbrook, IL. It's easily double the size of Schaumburg and is better stocked. I haven't needed to get too in depth with any of the floor people yet, but the various times I've had a question they've always come off as well informed and helpful. I know I can save money buying much of the same stuff online or elsewhere, but for me the lifetime guarantee and single point of contact for returns/exchanges is what makes up the difference. I would have bought my tent from there if they stocked it. Next family tent is almost certainly coming from REI - I've lusted over a Kingdom for a while now. Now, if they carried Souris River that would be a very dangerous combination for me.... 10% back plus the 5% bonus of the REI card. Oh man /shivers |
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mc2mens |
I like their staff and their return policies are excellent. My favorite local store is the Bloomington store. It's nice but not as nice as the Denver REI Superstore across the Platte River from Downtown. That is the cat's meow. I agree with others who have said it's not the end all though. I also purchase quite a bit of gear from Midwest Mountaineering, Cabelas, Gander Mountain and Fleet Farm to furnish the gear outlet store I call my basement. And let's not forget the online options either, like Campmor and Backcountry. |
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fitgers1 |
quote kanoes: "i get that jeff. lol :)" Thanks Jan. I was hoping someone would. Maybe nobody else was paying attention? I do like REI though! Good comments though above. |
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Cedarboy |
relax man! |
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tonyyarusso |
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luft |
quote fitgers1: "quote kanoes: "i get that jeff. lol :)" I got it but was ignoring you because I LOVE REI!!! :-) |
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mc2mens |
quote fitgers1: "quote kanoes: "i get that jeff. lol :)" I thought he was referring to my comment regarding "the gear outlet store I call my basement". Just goes to show how egocentric we/I am/are. |