REI

Category: Camping store

Address: 303 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Phone: +12126801938

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–7PM

Monday: 10AM–8PM

Tuesday: 10AM–8PM

Wednesday: 10AM–8PM

Thursday: 10AM–8PM

Friday: 10AM–8PM

Saturday: 10AM–8PM

Reviews

Andrea D'Arpa

Sep 12, 2022

Don’t go! I subscribed to their “lifetime membership” for 30$ in exchange of a 30$ gift card. Apparently the gift card expired just a few days later. So just a total scam. when I went they did not accept it because it was only a few days expired. Maybe they made 30$ out of this scam but totally lost a customers that’s worth definitely more. Not a great business model imo.

Yousef Tehrani

Sep 5, 2022

In general I'm a fan of REI. Good customer service and not pushy. Overall good vibes. My three stars rating is based on 3 main criteria: sustainability, labor practices, and selection of barefoot/minimalist footwear. 1. Sustainability: I think the whole industry needs to move even more in the direction of responsibly-produced 100% natural and/or truly eco-friendly and biodegradable fibers like hemp, linen, lyocell, wool, silk (including plant-based and ahimsa silks), and many other little-known fibers like chiengora and banana fiber. This REI does have some wool and hemp/cotton blend clothes. But like almost all outdoor gear stores, the selection of technical gear is dominated by petroleum-based synthetics, and most of the other stuff is cotton, which generally isn't as good for performance or for the environment, or recycled synthetics or synthetic-natural blends. Sometimes synthetics are the only option, like when you need something super lightweight, waterproof, and/or strong, but for most use cases, natural/lyocell does fine. Synthetics require petroleum for their manufacture, and even recycled synthetics and blends release microplastics when washed or disposed of improperly, and they take forever to decompose. Plus they stink up a storm when you wear them, catch fire easily, and are generally poor temperature regulators. This may be a contentious issue for some, e.g. animals rights advocates and environmentalists who say all wool and/or silk production is unavoidably inhumane/unsustainable. There's not enough space to get into it fully here but it's an important conversation. I'd also love to see more attention to the types of gear used in bushcraft, which tend to be made from natural materials and metal. Timeless, durable stuff, not plastic, speaking to a different way of relating to nature. 2. Labor: It seems they gave their workers a hard time when they wanted to organize a union. But the workers finally won. 3. Minimalist/barefoot shoes: They stopped carrying Vibram Five Fingers and have no other barefoot/minimalist options that I could see.

J-Rocks!

Sep 5, 2022

Great selection of apparel and equipment for outdoor pursuits, some bargains & some top dollar stuff, but you get what you pay for. Staff are superbly knowledge and helpful.

Edwin Marchan

Sep 1, 2022

Best outdoors store in the world!

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Questions & Answers

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 13, 2022
Andrew Newman | Sep 13, 2021

As of early April, masks required, capacity limits with lines outside when they're "full," distancing in the checkout line, and staff monitoring people as they enter.

Do u guys rent a camping tent?

Gyalgen Sherpa | Sep 14, 2018
H C | Sep 14, 2018

Yes they do.

Do you carry kids clothes at the Puck building store?

Marian Schwindeman | Sep 14, 2018
Eve Mosher | Sep 14, 2018

Yes they do have a limited selection of kids gear and clothes.

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How much for rain suit.

Edwin Flowers | Sep 14, 2017
Roberto Maldonado | Sep 14, 2018

How much you wanna spend?

Is there parking at the store??

Dominique Bousquet | Sep 14, 2017
Robert Fils-Aime | Sep 14, 2017

There is a paid parking lot within a few blocks, as well as street parking.

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Are dogs allowed in the store?

Emily Cahill | Aug 14, 2022
Evans Formica | Aug 14, 2022

Of course dogs are allowed. I'm sure the staff would appreciate it if they were well behaved and did their 'business' before coming in.

Do you fix flats?

pat place | Aug 14, 2022
Steven Clarke | Aug 14, 2022

Yes they do!

Do you sell sleeve / wetsuit for surfing?

Joana Borsatto D'Agostin | Apr 16, 2022
Ryan Schnell | Apr 16, 2022

REI does sell some wetsuits that could be used for surfing, and it looks like they even have some of them at the Soho store. Probably a good idea to check online at REI.com first. You can even check the inventory at nearby stores while you're on the site.

Do they sell the suunto movement tracking systems for athletes?

Ahmed Ismail | Mar 17, 2022
Mark Kabbash | Mar 17, 2022

They did a while ago as well as Garmin.

Do you sell used ski boots . Male Mondo 23 wide ,intermediate skill level , downhill?

N N | Jan 16, 2022
Michael James Miller | Jan 16, 2022

Yeah REI isn't really a second hand store if you want to buy used stuff I would go and recommend Goodwill that's a good place that only takes very very good conditioned equipment

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Do you have water proof heated gloves large size?

Maxine DeSeta | Dec 17, 2021
Bernard Thomas Cunningham II | Dec 17, 2021

They do on the 2nd floor by the shoes

Do you carry battery powered heated socks?

Donna Bloom | Sep 13, 2021
Charly Supertramp | Sep 13, 2021

I don't think so, I've never seen that kind of product at the store, but they do have it online.

Does this location offer curbside pickup?

Michael Lee | Sep 13, 2021
ANTHONY AUSTIN | Sep 13, 2021

Yes

Do yall sell tent poles?

Jesus Martinez | Sep 13, 2021
Sam Chavi | Sep 13, 2021

Yes they do

Do you sell men's bicycle

HARRY SOOD | Sep 13, 2020
HARRY SOOD | Sep 13, 2020

Thanks a million

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Do Rei sell a stick of leky?

유림이의 코믹한 일상 | Sep 14, 2019
Eric Quijije | Sep 14, 2019

Yes, they sell Leki products. They have both trekking sticks and skiing poles.

do you have vegan hiking boots?

Peter Singer | Sep 14, 2019
Sharon Marsh Roberts | Sep 14, 2019

Probably

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You guys fix licking tents or something to solve the problem?

Rebel4ever50 | Sep 14, 2019
Don Dona | Sep 14, 2019

I don't think so, but they do sell Gear Aid Seam Sure Water-Based Seam Sealer to fix leaks.

Do they sell hydro flask ?

TYxNAi | Sep 14, 2019
Winston S. | Sep 14, 2019

Yes

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Can you rent bike helmets?

Isabelle Rombaut | Sep 14, 2019
Milton Johnson | Sep 14, 2019

Correct you can only buy helmets.

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DO YOU SELL WHISTLES FOR COACHES

Elizabeth Colon | Sep 14, 2019
Sharon Marsh Roberts | Sep 14, 2019

Whistles ..yes

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Have motorcycle gear?

Miguel Gorostarzu | Sep 14, 2019
Angela Alverson | Sep 14, 2019

No, it's a store for bicycling, camping, skiing, ice climbing snowboarding , etc.

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do have sleeping bags

Anthony Coleman | Sep 14, 2019
Kaveh Fatemi | Sep 14, 2019

Yes, they have sleeping bag.( You can find almost everything you need for camping and outdoor activities)

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The store was closed for some reason unknown , I only purchase all my boots here , I 'am trying to find another store like this or close to it that specialize in Hiking Boots Please Help Me!

Mark Black | Sep 14, 2019
Yuval Finkelman | Sep 14, 2019

Look at REI website, there's a store in yonkers and a couple in Jersey

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Hi do you have la sportiva sulotion size 36 for a child 12 years old ? Related to a store located in Manhatten NYC Thanks Oz

oz shaked | Sep 14, 2019
Carlos Pérez | Sep 14, 2019

Few stores sell La Sportiva in NY, but I think that specific model is not in this store, but you can go and ask one of the sellers.

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Do you have Zamberlan Vioz ladies boots in the SOHO store, size 11/ Euro 43 or so?

peter franaszek | Sep 14, 2019
Scherece O | Sep 14, 2019

You have to contact the store

Do you have Marmot tent

MAG AG | Sep 14, 2019
Scherece O | Sep 14, 2019

You can call and check

Do you carry back packs

Louis Donoso | Sep 14, 2019
Helio Dolher | Sep 14, 2019

Excellent!

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Can I buy small MSR isopro fuel canisters here?

Peter Pavlovic | Sep 14, 2018
Hector Link Vazquez | Sep 14, 2018

Yes

Do they sell backpacking bags in store?

Jen Celine | Sep 14, 2018
Dear Edward | Sep 14, 2018

Indeed

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Hi, do you have Stanley thermos with the chute pike? Tks.

Mara Salomon | Sep 14, 2018
Dear Edward | Sep 14, 2018

Why don't you ask the store, I'm sure they are willing to help.

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I'm lokink for beal 9.8mm clibing rope 70 ir 80 m

Confucio Cavalcante | Sep 14, 2018
Pieter Sommen | Sep 14, 2018

Give REI a call!

Do they have wide range of hiking boots?

M Ponir Hossain | Sep 14, 2018
Jesus Climent | Sep 14, 2018

Yes, they do.

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Do you sell stationary bikes? And if so do you have a model or two in your store?

Karen Shaw | Sep 14, 2018
Michael M | Sep 14, 2018

I don't believe rei sells them but please contact the store

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Do you sell fishing licenses?

Lindsay Wolff | Sep 14, 2018
Nicholas Chmura | Sep 14, 2018

I don't think this rei sells any permits or licenses, as far as i am aware

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Does REI carry fishing equipment rods, reels and etc?

Gian Savoca | Sep 14, 2018
Aleksandr Baranov | Sep 14, 2018

Some gear at some locations.

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Why this store are not taking Samsung Pay?

Campos Juan | Sep 14, 2018
Kile Brixton | Sep 14, 2018

It has something to do with their bank. They are working on it.

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How heavy is a pair of women's trekking poles made of carbon fiber?

Linda Yang | Sep 14, 2018
Manaure peñalver | Sep 14, 2018

Depends on the brand and model but on average are 1lb

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Do you carry Steiner Binoculars straps?

Noah Kimerling | Sep 14, 2018
Connie Roxas Ballen | Sep 14, 2018

Not sure, youcan call them up and ask.

Does it sell skis?

IRON Egg (IronEgger) | Sep 14, 2018
Justin Calingasan | Sep 14, 2018

Yessir

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CAN I JUST WALK IN & BUY WHAT I DESIRE INSTEAD OF ORDERING ONLINE/PHONE🤔🤔

Laquan Keitt | Sep 14, 2018
Karim | Sep 14, 2018

Yes you can. Although some items and sale prices are online only.

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I need a compression bag (like for sleeping bags) to stuff a big down jacket into to get it into my suitcase ! - emergency ! - what does REI have like this - or where else in NYC ? (Thanks)

Julie Gough | Sep 14, 2018
Patrick McFall | Sep 14, 2018

Yes this REI has all sizes, and if it you can't find what you need paragon in union square may have what you need.

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What does the gold statue represent?

Jeffrey Milet | Sep 14, 2018
Olivier Amar | Sep 14, 2018

From Wikipedia: The building sports two gilded statues by sculptor Henry Baerer of Shakespeare's character Puck, from A Midsummer's Night Dream, one on the northeast corner at Houston and Mulberry, and one over the main entrance on Lafayette.[3]

Cliff(as in Cliff bars) makes a chewable caffeine square. Do u carry it?

Eileen Callan | Sep 14, 2017
Dan Africk | Sep 14, 2018

Yes they carry Cliff Blocks

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