It’s about that time to start stocking up for winter activities. For most young people it’s skiing and snowboarding. And for some of us, its camping out at the cabin in the hills or woods. Whatever you plan on doing, the temperature will surely be rising thus it is a perfect time to go shopping for winter items.

Whether your activities be on the slopes, trails, mountains or the woods, the REI store is great place to visit to find the items you need for your adventures. Any trip to the REI store is bound to be an adventure on its own as most of the stores are huge, two-story monoliths that are fun to walk and rummage through. But they do have an online store as well as an outlet store that are sure to help the consumer.

Trying out outdoor clothes and accessories can be a complete chore, meaning you have to try on outfits and see what fits under your activity. Returns and exchanges can be a bigger chore especially with worn or damaged items. So finding a trusted name is important -- REI looks to be the number one name nationally for outdoor equipment and clothes and their policies on exchange are great. 100% Guaranteed on items bought online, by phone and in stores. Optimum return rates are also guaranteed for items bought within a calendar year and with a proof of purchase.

Features of REI’s online store are there specials of the day and of the week. Every week and every day, they display an item greatly reduced in price. The outlet store also features newly lowered priced items as well as newly reduced priced items. Whatever goes on the sale racks or whatever goes to a lower price will surely be updated here.

Looking for overstocked items or items made in the USA? The REI outlet store has those items on stock. And like the regular store, heavy duty items like bikes, tents, equipment can be found there. As winter is coming, you want to find discount solutions to your winter clothing and equipment needs -- the REI store and outlet store is the perfect place to start.’

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