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Chief Joseph Member
Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7676 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
ale_capone wrote: | When I asked what REI was, my boss said sporting goods for rich people. |
That pretty much sums up how I feel about REI..
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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InFlight coated in DEET
Joined: 20 May 2015 Posts: 847 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle area |
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InFlight
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Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:09 pm
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In some ways it seem like REI is trying to cover too many outdoor pursuits, and not serving their traditional core areas as well.
A full third of many regional stores is cycling gear. With the shoe and clothing sections it leaves limited space for Backpacking and Climbing gear.
There are some things they do very well. Water treatment options, sleeping pads, and stoves are still usually well stocked with lots of options.
REI has been slow in supporting light weight backpacking, with more focus on family campground gear. This year they now carrying Hyperlight Mountain Gear and the lighter Osprey packbacks which is encouraging.
REI is still best local source for outdoor gear. Ultimately their prices need to be competitive with the internet retailers.
Some gear like packs, pads, down sleeping bags, and tents are expensive. But there is no need to replace them for many years.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...” ― Henry David Thoreau
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...” ― Henry David Thoreau
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Cyclopath Faster than light
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 7697 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Cyclopath
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Sun Dec 29, 2019 2:48 pm
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There's nothing wrong with REI selling and servicing bikes. Bikes are recreational equipment which is what the r and e stand for.
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treeswarper Alleged Sockpuppet!
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 11272 | TRs | Pics Location: Don't move here |
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treeswarper
Alleged Sockpuppet!
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Sun Dec 29, 2019 5:01 pm
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With REI's membership kickback, I can buy my shoes for less. I can't seem to find my size and preferred model on sale, ever, anywhere. The kickback makes me cheerier.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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xman_reborn Member
Joined: 27 May 2015 Posts: 129 | TRs | Pics
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OK, Boomer.
Seriously, this topic has been discussed for the last 20 years or more - REI swapping out gear for fashion.
The "Virtue Signalling" by REI in the last decade or so has been disgusting. Also, don't forget the anti-2A stance by REI which has been downright anti-American.
REI, we just wanted you to sell us gear. Nothing more.
Avoid REI. America doesn't need a company like this. REI credit card snip, snip. Go there to try on clothes, then order them online somewhere else.
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