The beginning of August means the beginning of back-to-school sale season, and even if we’re not students anymore, there are still a ton of deals to score. Case in point: REI’s Campus sale, which features great discounts on layerable outwear, backpacks, water bottles and other everyday-necessity gear.
We’ve gone through nearly 600 items on sale to find these top picks, whether you’re indeed shopping for a new school year or just want to upgrade your set of wheels, everyday backpack or luggage — plus, some editor-favorite REI products.
Shop 10 of our favorite picks from the sale below, and then click on over to REI to shop the rest before the sale ends on Aug. 5.
You don’t need to fork over $50 on a fancy water bottle. This classic Nalgene is ringing up at less than $10 now that it’s half off.
Adidas’ Ultraboost shoes are loved for how springy and cushioned they are for running, whether you’re going 1 mile or 10. These are built for runs around campus or on the track.?
It’s still summer hiking season, and these Keens are built for fielding trails and streams in comfort, thanks to great cushioning and a never-come-untied toggle lace.?
A good pair of earbuds is essential for treks between campus buildings, as well as life in general. This pair of Skullcandy earbuds will get you through eight hours of your playlist and is made from 65% recycled plastics too.?
One of Patagonia’s signature jackets, this lightweight jacket is great for autumnal chills and can even get you up to the slopes with a few layers under it come winter.
This hybrid fleece-ripstop jacket is perfect for the autumnal days ahead — and it weighs just 15 ounces if you plan to throw it in your daypack too.?
Every student needs a good portable speaker — and the rest of us do too, TBH. JBL’s top-rated Flip 6 is now a solid $30 off, making it a great time to pick one up and up your on-the-go audio game.?
Thousand’s super-stylish, extremely safe helmets are the nudge you need to wear one (please wear one). We love the tortoiseshell detailing on this one for a little extra panache.?
This shacket is a great on-trend piece for fall and early winter days and is easily layered up or down. We love the brown tones that go with this year’s latte-inspired palettes too.?
This top-loading backpack is great for quickly getting bulky textbooks, laptops, changes of clothes and everything else you take with you during your day easily in and out.?
After you’ve shopped our top picks from the REI sale, be sure to check out all of the other back-to-school deals live right now.
