Independent source guide

REI data extraction: product, option and used gear fields

Map REI product IDs, option-level offers, outdoor gear specs, Outlet and Re/Supply states, member reward exclusions, and posted access terms.

REI's new catalog, Outlet and Re/Supply describe distinct offers

REI groups offers with different condition and pricing contexts: the main catalog and Outlet describe new merchandise, while Re/Supply covers returned or traded-in gear and its terms also mention discontinued goods. A shared model label does not make these channels the same offer.

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REI's new catalog, Outlet and Re/Supply describe distinct offers
REI channelWhat the source describesHow the offer differs
Main catalogA new product page with a model and selected configuration.The item and its selected option have a current page price and state.
REI OutletNew closeout merchandise, including end-of-season and previous-year models.Closeout status and markdown context are separate from the main catalog offer.
Re/SupplyUsed gear returned or traded in; REI also describes discontinued items in its Re/Supply terms.A used unit has its own condition label, price and current listing state.
Shared model familyA model may appear across current, closeout or used listings.A shared model relates the offers; it does not make their condition, price or channel identical.

REI product identity, option and offer are different record levels

A product family can span colors, sizes and configurations. Some REI pages expose an SKU for the selected option; a family label, selected configuration and offer state describe different levels of the product record.

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REI product identity, option and offer are different record levels
Record layerFields REI may displayInterpretation boundary
Product identityProduct name, brand, category and displayed REI item, model or style number.REI's item label and a manufacturer's model/style label can identify different levels.
Selected optionSKU when exposed, color, size, width, capacity or another displayed configuration.Price and availability can vary by selected option rather than product family.
Category contextBreadcrumb, named activity/use and source technical-field labels.A category label is source context, not universal product suitability.
Page stateCurrent/new or discontinued wording and option-level page status.A discontinued or archived page state should not be merged into a newer generation.

Outdoor categories expose different specification fields

REI publishes different technical fields for different products. A capacity or frame field belongs to a pack, while a temperature rating belongs to a sleeping bag. Source labels and units define each observation; a field absent from a page remains unknown.

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Outdoor categories expose different specification fields
Example categoryFields REI lists when presentComparison limit
Packs and bagsGear capacity, weight, selected size/fit, laptop or reservoir compatibility and included raincover.Units and option context distinguish similarly named fields across categories.
Sleeping bagsTemperature rating and test labels, fill/insulation, weight, packed volume, size and zipper location.Temperature scale and test type are source context; REI notes that comfort depends on use conditions.
Sleeping pads and sheltersR-value, thickness, dimensions, capacity, packed dimensions and season/use labels.Some measurements depend on the selected size or configuration.
Footwear and apparelSelected size/color, width or fit notes, material, weight, insulation or waterproof labels.A named product claim remains an REI statement, not an independently tested result.

Price, reward and fulfillment are separate dated signals

REI says online prices can change, may differ from store prices and remain subject to availability. A selected option, location or delivery context can explain a fulfillment message; a page status is not a reservation or later checkout promise.

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Price, reward and fulfillment are separate dated signals
SignalSource contextWhat it does not establish
Item price and markdownDisplayed price or reference price for the selected option and channel at a particular time.A past or crossed-out price is not necessarily the current checkout price.
Fulfillment contextSelected store or destination, pickup/shipping choice and displayed availability message.Availability elsewhere, exact on-hand quantity or guaranteed delivery date.
Option statusREI's wording for a selected size, color or configuration, including unavailable or backordered states.The state of another option in the same product family.
Reward estimateAn estimated member reward with its eligibility context.That the estimate is already deducted from the price or guaranteed to every member.

Re/Supply listings describe individual used units

A Re/Supply listing may share a model with a new product but has its own condition and offer state. REI's FAQ lists Excellent, Lightly Worn, Moderately Worn and Well Worn grades and says REI evaluates condition at its discretion. A grade, note or image disclaimer belongs to the particular used listing.

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Re/Supply listings describe individual used units
Used listing detailWhat REI statesInterpretation limit
Unit and optionA distinct used listing with its own product/model, color and size when shown.Different listings are separate offers even when the model is shared.
ConditionExcellent, Lightly Worn, Moderately Worn or Well Worn; a listing may add item-specific wear notes.The REI label does not quantify remaining life or product performance.
ImagesSome Re/Supply pages state that the image is the original product, not the actual used item.A stock image does not establish a used unit's cosmetic condition.
Trade-in eligibilityREI determines eligible catalog items and assesses condition; eligibility and trade-in value may change and are not guaranteed.Acceptance or credit is not derivable from a model match or listed condition.
Price and statusA used unit's listed price and status can change separately from a new offer.A sold or changed listing is not evidence that it remains available.

Co-op Member Reward is distinct from item price

REI describes the Co-op Member Reward as an annual member benefit and says 10% is typical but not guaranteed. REI excludes Outlet, sale, clearance, discounted and Re/Supply used purchases, among other categories. Item price, markdown, reward estimate and membership eligibility are separate signals.

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Co-op Member Reward is distinct from item price
SignalREI's stated contextWhat not to infer
Displayed item priceThe price on a selected product and channel at the observation time.A later member reward is already deducted from the amount.
Member reward estimateAn estimate tied to eligible purchases and REI's membership rules; 10% is typical, not guaranteed.A guaranteed 10% cash return, instant discount or benefit on every product.
Outlet, sale or clearanceREI's current terms list these offers among Co-op Member Reward exclusions.That a markdown and estimated member reward can both be counted as savings.
Re/Supply used offerUsed gear is a separate offer and is excluded from the Co-op Member Reward.A used item earns the same reward as eligible full-price catalog gear.
Account eligibilityMembership, annual eligible spend, exclusions and current program terms govern the benefit.A public item page reveals an individual member's account, reward balance or final eligibility.

REI's Terms address content use and automated access

The REI Terms of Use page displays a last revision date of December 11, 2023. Section 3, Ownership of Site Content, describes a personal, noncommercial license and excludes collecting product listings, pictures or descriptions and using data-mining or similar extraction methods. Section 12, User Conduct, names robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers and automated interfaces not provided by REI. This is an attributed source summary, not a legal conclusion.

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REI's Terms address content use and automated access
TopicWhat REI's linked terms stateBoundary of this summary
Automated accessSection 12 names robots, spiders, crawlers, scrapers and automated interfaces not provided by REI as prohibited means to access the Sites or extract data.A public page does not by itself establish permission for another access method.
Site contentSection 3 excludes commercial use, collection of product listings/pictures/descriptions, and data-mining or similar extraction methods from the personal, noncommercial license.The page reports the linked terms' wording and does not interpret legal effect.
Revision dateThe currently linked Terms page displays December 11, 2023 as its last revision; REI says the terms can change.The date is part of the evidence and does not describe a recent policy update.
ScopeThis guide summarizes public REI product and policy statements.The guide itself does not grant access rights or change the linked terms.

Content reviewed 2026-10-07.