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Collage of backpacking gear: dry bags hanging, hand holding Alpine Start coffee, sleeping bag setup outdoors.
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Yahoo! Shopping: 27 Products From REI You’ll Try Once And Use As A Staple The Whole Summer
Reviews of products from REI that you can use all summer.
Rachel Dunkel
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June 12, 2026
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Person wearing hiking socks with mountains and trees in the background.
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BuzzFeed: 27 Camping Products From REI That Have Rave Reviews For A Reason
A forest-full of people vouch for these handy-dandy pieces of gear.
Rachel Dunkel
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June 12, 2026
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Green and black vintage-style camera with textured body on a white circular platform with plants around.
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BuzzFeed: 27 Father’s Day Gifts From REI For Anyone Who Still Doesn’t Know What The Heck To Get Their Dad
27 ideas for Father's Day gifts from REI.
Rachel Dunkel
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June 10, 2026
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Interior of a tent with two sleeping bags, pillows, boots, an orange bag, and a red lantern.
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Buzzfeed: 27 Things That Will Make Your Next Camping Trip Much More Comfortable
Sleeping in the great outdoors doesn’t have to be a pain.
Rachel Dunkel
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June 2, 2026
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Outdoor hiking gear including a backpack, hat, water bottle, shoes, and towel hung on a line between trees.
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BuzzFeed: 29 Problem-Solving Products From REI That’ll Make Getting Out In Nature Easy
All the little doodads you need to make your camping trips, jogs, and trips to the crag even more enjoyable.
Rachel Dunkel
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May 4, 2026
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Woman in dark holding a lit Coleman lantern illuminating her and surroundings.
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Buzzfeed: 27 Camping Products Reviewers Say You “Need”
Your site is gonna be the envy of the campground.
Rachel Dunkel
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July 17, 2025
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Man running excitedly on a green path with caption 'I'm going on an adventure!'
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Buzzfeed: Save Up To 50% On Outdoor Gear For All Your Summer Adventures At REI's Fourth Of July Sale
The REI Fourth of July Sale is here with up to 40% off gear of all kinds and up to 50% off clearance.
Rachel Dunkel
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July 1, 2025
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Close-up of a man holding a black whistle with a compass in it near his mouth.
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Buzzfeed: 33 Genius REI Products You’ll Probably Wish You’d Discovered Years Ago
Multitools, pee cloths, chalk buckets, doggie life jackets...they've really thought of everything, huh?
Rachel Dunkel
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June 12, 2025
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Woman lounging outdoors on a blue inflatable chair with tropical leaf patterns and a small dog on her lap.
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Buzzfeed: 29 Camping Products From Amazon That Have Rave Reviews For A Reason
A review of camping products found on Amazon.
Rachel Dunkel
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May 27, 2025
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Outdoor camping stove with frying pan cooking eggs and pot, surrounded by camping gear and vehicles nearby.
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Buzzfeed: 33 Splurge-Worthy Camping Products You'll Probably Bring On Every Trip
All the best shelters, sleep systems, clothing, and doo-dads in the game, including tons of tested picks from my own outdoor arsenal.
Rachel Dunkel
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March 31, 2025
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Person cooking sausages and vegetables on a dual burner camping stove outdoors on a folding table.
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BuzzFeed: 27 Camping Products From REI You'll Probably Bring On Every Trip
You know you have some good gear on your hands when you look forward to using it season after season.
Rachel Dunkel
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February 27, 2025
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Cast iron pan cooking mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, green peppers over glowing campfire coals.
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Buzzfeed: 27 Must-Have Camping Items That Won’t Break The Bank
A review of camping must-have items for people on a budget.
Rachel Dunkel
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September 30, 2024
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