REI Wish List

[Brentbba]

Ok,

If you had a couple hundred on a gift card to REI, what would be on your wish list.

I've got just about everything I need or want for camping, car, tent and backpacking.

What would you get - limited to what REI carries.

I've thought about a handheld GPS or a car canopy (Kelty IIRC). New pair of hiking boots would be great...but boring. Gotta be something you'd treat yourself to that you otherwise wouldn't get for yourself!

Throw out your ideas.

 

[sirenmoses]

arcterxy (sp?). can't never afford any of their gear on my own budget, would gladly sport a new rainjacket or pack w/somebody else's.

I'm in your boat too: some years of working there allowed me to buy pretty much anything I 'needed', and most of what I wanted. Now I'm just doing upkeep... and finding hobbies that go "Boom".

 

[Brentbba]

Rain, what's rain?

 

[maniacv]

Climbing ropes...

 

[SunTzuMD]

If I plan this right, my kid's first job will be with REI!

 

[sirenmoses]

Rain, what's rain?

It's the stuff that happens when one has 2 weeks off to accomplish the pre-sell list on the house prior to appraisal, when most of the work needs to happen outside & on the roof. Everybody knows that!

 

[Devilmans Hand]

I'd pick up one of these Brunton Solaris 6 Foldable Solar Array - '09 Overstock at REI-OUTLET.com
maybe one of these Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2010 at REI.com
a pair of these Maui Jim Ho'okipa Polarized Sunglasses at REI.com

 

[Brentbba]

Hmmm...solar panel isn't a bad idea!

 

[Theycallmenica]

A tent, my $10 6 y.o big 5 tent about has had it.

 

[Brentbba]

A tent, my $10 6 y.o big 5 tent about has had it.

Guess you'd better get him a new one.

 

[Atoyot1031]

I try not to spend any moeny at REI. They are a proud sponsor of the Sierra Club, who works diligently to close 4x4 trails throughout the US.

 

[Brentbba]

I know - have a gift cert. tho. Can only get 65% of it's value at best on the gift card exchange type websites. Would rather get a table saw or more ham gear, but...

 

[nuclearlemon]

I know - have a gift cert. tho. Can only get 65% of it's value at best on the gift card exchange type websites. Would rather get a table saw or more ham gear, but...

can you spend like half of it and get the rest back in cash

 

[Atoyot1031]

I know - have a gift cert. tho. Can only get 65% of it's value at best on the gift card exchange type websites. Would rather get a table saw or more ham gear, but...

I'd go with the GPS then. If you get a Garmin, I can help you out with the Topo software.

 

[Brentbba]

can you spend like half of it and get the rest back in cash

Nope - $10 or less and they'll cash the rest out.

 

[Brentbba]

I'd go with the GPS then. If you get a Garmin, I can help you out with the Topo software.

Thanks - still thinking about the GPS. Have an old streetpilot 2730 and the western US software from Garmin. Gotta say recent posts of new Garmin units and the topo's available make the streetpilot look like shiat!

 

[sirenmoses]

I know - have a gift cert. tho. Can only get 65% of it's value at best on the gift card exchange type websites. Would rather get a table saw or more ham gear, but...

Well, you could buy some yakima/thule gear & sell it to us... then you'd have cashola.

Or flip your 2benj cert into a bunch of lil certs for xmas presents...

 

[mabrodis]

arcterxy (sp?). can't never afford any of their gear on my own budget, would gladly sport a new rainjacket or pack w/somebody else's.

Yeah, Arcteryx stuff is expensive. I don't own any but I have seen a lot come through SteepandCheap.com . That is a online clearance site for backcountry.com, each item is on there for a certain amount of time, you can only order during that time-frame, etc. (items not sold out are repeated in the next days/weeks though) Obviously trying to make it more fun/exciting to buy, but they do have shockingly good deals at times. I've seen many of the $500+ Arcteryx jackets for $100-200, brand new, full warranty, even returnable, etc.

-Mark

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi All:

Yep, I've been a REI member for more than 20 years, but have barely spend any $$ there over the recent years because of the anti-4x4 stance they have taken (Sierra Club, et al.)

I'd say spend that gift certificate on the basics, like wool socks, long underwear, camp stuff, etc. Then look for an alternative supplier that will respect your recreation choices.

Regards,

Alan



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I try not to spend any moeny at REI. They are a proud sponsor of the Sierra Club, who works diligently to close 4x4 trails throughout the US.

 

[Brentbba]

Couldn't agree more regarding REI and their offroading position.

Bought my wife a pair of Merril sandals and some slippers. Bought myself a pair of Sorel slippers and a new North Face vest. Poof...at REI prices the certificate was history.