Join the REI Co-op to get a $20 gift card and lifetime access to sweet membership perks

Shop at REI to save on tons of outdoor gear and get a $20 bonus card when you sign up for a REI Co-op membership and spend $50.
Shop at REI to save on tons of outdoor gear and get a $20 bonus card when you sign up for a REI Co-op membership and spend $50.

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Ready to explore the great outdoors? To get you out the door and onto your next adventure, REI has everything you need to be well prepared. If it's time to upgrade your spring gear, the REI Co-op program lets you save on every outdoor essential from clothes to equipment.

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Now through Thursday, May 19, new members to the outdoor retailer’s consumer program can get a $20 bonus card with a purchase of $50 or more. As a consumer co-op (REI is owned by its customer-members, instead of shareholders), REI invites its shoppers to become owners through membership. Membership gets you an annual dividend of 10% back on your eligible purchases that year, the ability to trade in gear for credit and access to member-only sales and coupons. Joining the Co-op (for life) requires a one-time payment of $30, with the $20 bonus card being automatically added to your order

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While you have to spend $50 to get the $20 gift card with your membership, now is a great time to shop at REI to get deep discounts on gear for hiking, camping, biking and more.

If you're hitting the trails this spring, you will want a lightweight backpack equipped for hiking and storing all your snacks and water. The North Face Never Stop Mini Pack is currently marked down from $69 to $51.73, meaning you can save 25% and qualify for the REI Co-op members-only $20 gift card

Purchase a REI Co-op membership and get a $20 bonus to use on your next purchase.
Purchase a REI Co-op membership and get a $20 bonus to use on your next purchase.

Looking to shop for a Father's Day gift early? The Marmot Aylesbury Long-Sleeve Shirt is an ideal garment for layering while adventuring outdoors this summer. On sale for $54.73, you'll save $20.27 on this midweight polyester men's shirt and earn a $20 REI gift card while getting dad a gift he'll surely use this season.

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll be over the moon when you see what an REI Co-op membership can get you. No matter the outdoor conditions, the retailer promises threads and tools that can weather any element. Learn more about the program and start shopping smart today.

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