REI used gear sale this Saturday

REI's used gear sale, which offers tremendous discounts on camping and outdoor gear, is Saturday, September 20. Don't let the "used" part scare you off. While some of the merchandise will be slightly dusty, most of it has only been touched once.

In Northridge the sale starts at 10 am.The Santa Monica sale is from 7 to 9 am and the line starts early. In Manhattan Beach the sale is from 9 am to 2 pm.

REI has many stores outside of California. To find the day and time of the REI gear sale near you, first find an REI near you. Click on the location you want, then click on REI Classes, Events and Presentations. Scroll down until you see Used Gear Sale. Most locations are holding theirs on the 20th.

Caveats: used gear sales are for members only. Lifetime membership costs $20.

The last time I went to an REI used gear sale I scored big. I may go again because Hubby and I both need new camping pads. We didn't sleep well in Big Sur because our old ones were so uncomfortable.