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I remember the days when REI was a small scrappy outdoors store for the really rough folks who cleaned and cared for their equipment after every hard-core backpacking trip so it lasted for at least...
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I remember the days when REI was a small scrappy outdoors store for the really rough folks who cleaned and cared for their equipment after every hard-core backpacking trip so it lasted for at least 15 years, and they really, really didn't care how cute they looked.
Now it's a Super Mega Outdoors Store, which verges on a big boutique, but I'm not complaining. It's nice to have a co-op that sells superior clothing that ensures I'm never left out wet in the cold--and I'm going to look darn cute doing it.
The Flagship store downtown not only offers a huge array of equipment in one place (and not cheap, breakable discount store equipment either), but it's an experience in itself. You can test out jackets in the "rain booth"; try out bikes on the "mountain trail", hike around in boots on the mini-mountain, and climb the huge climbing wall that looks out over Seattle through huge windows. Definitely a favorite for tourist and locals alike.
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REI is well known for their one stop shop for all your outdoor needs. But the flagship store is still by far the best. Before even coming into the store, you would walk past the outdoor bike trail...
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REI is well known for their one stop shop for all your outdoor needs. But the flagship store is still by far the best. Before even coming into the store, you would walk past the outdoor bike trail where you can road test your gear prior to purchase. This store has a waterfall, an outdoor climbing wall, a hiking terrains up by the shoes and now they just completed the kids play area! What fun. There is a tree house now in the second level and a slide which I've taken down. You really pick-up speed going down!
It's just fun going to REI, it is an experience. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. They have an excellent return policy. When you order from www.rei-outlet.com and choose in-store pick-up, you avoid the shipping (fee).
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I have been an REI member for years now and can still remember fondly the bargain basement at the old Capitol Hill store but bargains are few and far between these days. My main objection to REI is...
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I have been an REI member for years now and can still remember fondly the bargain basement at the old Capitol Hill store but bargains are few and far between these days. My main objection to REI is how overpriced it seems most items are. Even with the 1% to 10% you get back at the end of the year it is still so much more expensive then other smaller local stores. I will give them props on the knowledge base on some things but in overall I have been a little let down. I will definitely say that if you can't find something elsewhere more then likely they will have it but you'll pay. Honestly every year i cash out my REI refund and spend the cash on gear up the street where i can get a little more for my money.
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This is the flagship store in downtown Seattle. I could spend hours and hours here. They have everything you need - for anything you might need to do outdoors. Like a previous reviewer, I always...
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