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3.9 (43 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Laura R.

Next to the front door there were two big camping tents taunted me to crawl inside but a sign prohibited entry - it would have been a great pic. The huge paddle boards and kayaks seem to look much bigger in person. They offer a good selection of running sneakers and I had the staff find me a decent pair and he told me they run a half size small and he was correct. They fit great but at $160 it was iffy. This is definitely the place for any active person to find something to wear or use just not me today.

Bike at store first attempt; waiting for technician break end

So I took my bike to REI to get it fixed. I'm picking it up right now. Of course it's the one time the bike desk is busy but I was first. First I see the kickstand isn't fixed. "I'll have the technician look". Then the bill for $211 rang up as $279. "It says before tax". I shot that down quick. Cue a manager to appear. She fixes the price. Collects payment. "Our tech is on his lunch break". "I'll wait and test out the bike". 13 minutes in and it doesn't shift to 6, and the seat keeps tilting to become unrideable. Crappy service not done correct or complete and overpriced on top. Big avoid!!!! Waiting to go back inside in 10 minutes but I drive 30 minutes each way, wanted to go biking today; the job isn't even done. Smh! Edit: Technician came in and was great helped me right away after his break & fixed all the issues in under 5 minutes. That individual is better than the rest of the chain & def knows bikes

Nice when stuff goes on clearance
Robert S.

It's always nice to stop at a store like REI that sells quality merchandise and find stuff on clerance. Many people buy stuff during the season they are in, but many of us, like to get items on clearance that might be last season's or that might have not sold well in the past few months. As long as the item fits and goes with my other stuff in the closet, that's game. On a good day, I have been able to find items at REI and other stores at 90% off....so it just takes some time to look around, and be patient.....

Karen N.

The vegan daughter wanted a bottle of hot sauce. I thought we were going to a grocery store. Imagine my surprise and confusion when I grabbed the ice pick handle. The REI stands for Recreational Equipment Inc. This is a Co-op. It reminds me of a small Outdoor World. There is a membership and if you pay for it, you get a discount. They push this pretty hard. I hope the daughter loves the hot sauce because I'd come back.

Tim S.

i stopped into REI this morning with my daughter and it was a great visit. She had been talking about getting some new bouldering footwear as her current ones were petty worn. There was a hole in the left and right. we arrived about 10 after 10, the open time. We knew something was up as we walked up and a dozen people were standing around. They opened a little late but it was nice to walk into a uncrowded store. I was checking out kayaks for a bit, just for fun. REI really is a wonderland of items if you are a outdoors adventurous type. I got out of that section soon enough before I spent silly money on something. The camping area had a lot of cutting edge fun stuff too but I made it out of there ok too. I found my daughter in the climbing area. There was a gal helping her that definitely knew her stuff. I was a little surprised how well she knew climbing, I wouldn't think that was mandatory for the position. With her guidance we had it narrowed down to 2 sets a shoes and then made a good call on a pair. They were a little pricier than we planned on but they were very good quality. It was a great visit, at REI.

ROSARIO S. CASSATA AT REI CO OP IN PALM BEACH GARENS MALL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA.
Rosario S. C.

REI CO OP is a newly added addition to the Palm Beach Gardens Mall. The staff is extremely helpful with all your needs. The store offers a large selection of outdoor goods from camping, running, hiking, and so much more. They have bikes, Kayaks, tenting etc. Great customer service. The store is new and well stocked.

Casey W.

What a cool freaking store! Screw Dicks (slaps knee) and any other sports store! They finally opened a store that has ACTUAL traveling needs such as gear, equipment, and clothing, for your potential trip you have planned in the near future. I have an upcoming trip for Las Vegas, and decided to spend it doing the total opposite of lounging at the pool, or playing the slots, tipping at the local strip club, stuffing my face at one of the many all you can eat buffets....NOPE....(okay well, don't count me out for those things...will just be done at night)....my wild ass is going hiking! Upon my search for hiking shoes, I was coming up short, since I leave in 1 day, Amazon wasn't an option, and Dicks selection was slim, not to mention hiking shoes foot a hefty bill (pun intended?) especially since I don't know how often I'll be hiking, probably not as much as I would like, because I live in Florida, so I mean LOL. Then I remembered that this store existed and I never really explored it. So I purchased some shoes online that I got at a ridiculous price...$44, discounted for $150! Was able to pick them up this afternoon...win, win. Hit up the store and it was SO COOL. Picked up my shoes and went to check out the rest of the store. Ended up getting some energy gels, a backpack, and a UV face bluff. Listen I'm not going to lie it's a bit pricey. But if you search for the deals and you're not necessarily picky, there's a chance you can hit gold like I did. Plus I joined the membership program, $30 one time fee, they give you a $30 gift card (to use on future purchases) Membership gets you 10% off all purchases, free delivery if ordered online and a bunch of other perks I don't care to remember because they didn't really benefit me lol. But this store is so worth it to check out if you're in the area or have an upcoming trip!

William S.

Best store around. Only downside is not having a store south of Palm Beach County. Almost criminal. But, well worth the trip and I will continue to commute for the lifetime membership and return policy.

Ariel W.

In 1935 Seattle natives Lloyd and Anderson realized they needed a better way to purchase outdoor gear. REI was started with the search for an ice axe. Where the Anderson's lived, in order to purchase an ice axe they had to use a middle man who charged an inflated prices for fake Austrian gear. The Andersons put their thinking caps on and decided to make use of Mary's ability to speak German. They decided to go straight to the axe source in Austria where they were able to purchase a high quality Akadem Pickel ice axe for only $3.50!. Members of their Mountaineers group wanted in on the action. With more buying power they were able to purchase even more gear at lower prices and in this way they established a co-op. In 1938 the co-op was officially formed and the 21 people who wanted to join were charged a $1 lifetime membership fee. On November 30, 1938, the Andersons put out a bulletin that read "Intent of the founders of this organization was to secure sufficient membership to make group buying possible; to distribute the goods with as little overheads expense as possible, using membership cooperation with the work as much as possible; to gradually build up a reserve for purchasing stock; to have the membership fee ($1.00) so that everyone interested will be financially able to join." The first retail shop was a shelf in a grocery store. In 1942 the Anderson's moved to a new room down the hall from The Mountaineers club. Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963 was their first employee. In the 1970's they only sold gear for experienced climbers, backpackers, and mountaineering expeditions. In the 1980's they branched out to other outdoor sports like camping and cycling. Clothing was then added to their product line. REI stands for Recreational Equipment, Inc. Today the business has grown to 165 retail stores in 39 states. If you want to join the co-op it will now cost you $20 for a lifetime membership and that entitles you to discounts and exclusive gear. They currently have over 19 million members. Every spring they will return 10 percent of what you spent back to you. You can also trade in your used gear. Most REI stores have bike and ski repair shops. They still sell climbing and backpack gear but they sell more of their popular clothing and family camping equipment. They also market vacations and courses. That ice axe that started everything still figures prominently today. It is the door handle to the entrance of every store. Need another reason to love them? After the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, they joined the 2018 NRA boycott and stopped orders from Vista Outdoor, who makes outdoor products and rifles. REI opened their first Florida store in 2013 in Jacksonville. This 23,000-square-foot REI store recently opened in the brand new Boca Uptown lifestyle center which is a mixture of luxury apartments and retail space. They were the first tenant to move into the complex. I have been obsessed with the idea of climbing Mount Everest ever since reading Into Thin Air. This store ticks the box of my love of the outdoors and adventure even though the reality is more couch potato. It is such a cool store to check out. I loved the kayaks, hiking boots, Brooks running shoes and clothing, and the Yeti products. If money was no object, I would have snapped up a Nemo Stargazer luxury chair for $219.95. So much fun stuff to browse! REI Boca Raton plans to offer a wide range of programs to connect people to a life outdoors. In 2019, REI donated over $140,000 to local outdoor nonprofits in Florida including funds for The Miami Foundation, Florida Trail Association and the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association of Florida. They plan to further invest in the outdoor community. I am excited to see what they come up with. Adventures and outdoor explores will be thrilled that REI has moved into their neighborhood.

Highly recommending membership ($30 lifetime, 20% off all service and a bunch of freebies)

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