REI Garage Sale

[Naches Sportsman]

I mean, screw me for trying to hunt on a budget right?

Sounds pretty elitist to me

Don’t let these anti REI guys get to you. I don’t agree with REI on their stance against hunting, but that doesn’t stop me from buying quality gear and stretching out my hard earned dollar.

 

Haven't seen any of these negative Nancy's offering to buy you gear so keep on keeping on. Your money therefore spend it how you like. 

Most of my stuff is from rei/co op garage sales and dividends.

[bear]

Good for you NG for getting some good deals, but, many here don’t support REI any longer. They have carried good products over the years with a solid return policy, but...as of MAR 18 I believe, they stopped carrying outdoor product brands that are affiliated with/support the NRA. I’m out and let my “points” fade away....

I hadn't heard anything about this.  Do you have any more info? 

I don't officially support the NRA either, but generally support gun ownership and a number of hunting rights groups.  I just don't equate the NRA to Hunting Rights

https://newsroom.rei.com/company-information/statements/rei-statement-on-relationship-with-vista-outdoor.htm

It wasn't just NRA related. Vista owns Savage Arms:

"Vista also owns Savage Arms, which manufactures guns including “modern sporting rifles.” "

Huh.....im lost for words....

So much for a guy just trying to get into the sport, for the pure enjoyment of the activity of getting out into the woods and enjoying harvesting his own meat, I mean, forget tradition and fauck it, lets make it all about politics.
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Just about ethics to some of us. Don’t feel bad about shopping there. That’s your choice

[cougforester]

I've got REI gear. I don't buy anthing new from them after that whole debacle with Vista. I'll enjoy it until it needs to be replaced then buy from another vendor. Not gonna support them but not one of those to burn or throw away good products from a business that I may not agree with their ideals anymore.

You have as much a right to spend your hard earned money there as I do to not.

[h20hunter]

Buy where you want.

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[h20hunter]

I've got REI gear. I don't buy anthing new from them after that whole debacle with Vista. I'll enjoy it until it needs to be replaced then buy from another vendor. Not gonna support them but not one of those to burn or throw away good products from a business that I may not agree with their ideals anymore.

You have as much a right to spend your hard earned money there as I do to not.

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[Snakeriver]

Its a good place to buy gear. With a good return policy. I outfitted my son with boots, rain gear, a jacket, when checking out the gal says. You have one year for returns if any problems come up.

[cem3434]

I understand trying to save a buck and hunting on a bugdet. I also understand supporting businesses that don't support the anti-hunting groups. I usually buy stuff on sale, with an item or two at a time as well versus trying to outfit myself all at one time.

A very wise man once told me that if you vacillate your principles for dollars then you don't have any principles at all. Personally I won't shop there, but to each their own.

[Bob33]

REI made a very clear statement about firearms.

The right to keep and bear arms is under attack from many sides, and is of utmost importance to me.

I cannot in good conscience support any company that actively works against firearms related rights.

[dreamunelk]

REI made a very clear statement about firearms.

The right to keep and bear arms is under attack from many sides, and is of utmost importance to me.

I cannot in good conscience support any company that actively works against firearms related rights.

 

[JimmyHoffa]

Paul Allen did more harm to firearms owners in this state, yet lots on this forum were still supporting the Seahawks.  Just prioritize the politics and pursuits, because they will vary greatly even among all the hunters.

[Night goat]

Buy where you want.

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might as well...… I had no idea how much of a powder keg REI gear was to these guys

[Dan-o]

Buy where you want.

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might as well...… I had no idea how much of a powder keg REI gear was to these guys

Don't let it get you.

People have strong opinions, which is fine.

I'm very big on 2A rights, but if I boycotted everyone who is attacking them I couldn't use this computer.........

Enjoy your haul of gear.

[Alchase]

Keep in mind everything for sale in the REI year end Members sale, are returned items!

I returned a pair Vasques because they leaked, six months after I bought them. A few months later my Vasques were for sale at the Members Yearly sale for half what I paid for them. What they did not tell you, was they leaked.
I asked the REI rep, and she confirmed they were all returns or items that did not sell throughout the year.

REI has great boots, and knowledgeable boot sales people. You just need to realize what you are buying.