I have been to probably 9 or 10 different REI's. They are all well put together, have always had helpful and friendly staff that would be there for you if you needed them. Great selection of high quality gear, for a large number of different sports and hobbies! Prices are usually competitive, and sometimes you can catch some real bargains here. Highly recommended! read more

Therma rest sleeping bag sold to us by Christopher he was very knowledgeable and insightful about what was best to suit the body type and the inns and outs of why uncomfortable happens when in camping conditions and suited himself best to relate to my needs while I asked about the proper hiking biking gear... The shoe lady at the Eugene R.E.I was expert in helping me pick and fit my foot right for a pair of hoka brand shoes. I now have been using these products for a week and very comfy the sleeping bag. Lightwait and soft material feels nice upon skin in heat or cooler temps. The tent is long enough to stretch out. Hands above and over head and can fit gear comfortably.... read more

REI - A maroon Osprey hiking backpack with adjustable straps and multiple compartments is positioned on a beige couch. A green sleeping bag is secured at the bottom of the backpack with straps. The scene appears to be indoors, with a bed and other personal items visible in the background, indicating a travel or outdoor gear setup. - Bikes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Zoe in the footwear section made shopping for shoes an enjoyable experience for my husband. She was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the different hiking boots we were looking for. I even ended up with some new shoes for myself! We will definitely recommend Zoe and your location to friends and family. read more

I was looking for a travel backpack and was helped by Cam. I was super picky and he helped me choose the right one for my needs! It took me probably 30 minutes to decide and he was very polite while unlocking each pack and offered suggestions the whole time while I was trying to decide. Great employee read more

Bike wheel in for truing... Nice staff, good job, good prices. The staff at the bike repair area of REI is awesome! They were all friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. I will be returning to RIE for bike parts, and services... read more

Decent selection of items, staff willing to help ordering what is not in-store and provide a normal atmosphere.

Super friendly staff and plenty of parking. However the store is on the small side and did not have a wide selection. read more

REI - Bikes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

REI lost my business for life after how they treated my wife tonight. They apparently refuse to adhere to Oregon law around face coverings - looks like they've been turning business away over the type of mask you wear. I left my $700 of gear on the counter & we walked out. Will be glad to support businesses who don't discriminate. read more

I have always loved REI, and have been shopping here for many years. Although I hadn't been here in a couple years. I don't know why my husband and I hadn't been in for a while, but after this visit, we'll definitely make it a point to come in more often. My husband and I came in a couple days ago because we were in the area to pick up my mom's car from a body shop. Figured we were only a couple blocks away, let's go visit. So we did. We walked in and started wandering, not really sure what we wanted or needed. We had a couple employees greet us and ask if we needed anything as we wandered. We went upstairs to check out clothes. I was pleasantly surprised to find they've started carrying Lucy brand pants for women. It's a brand I've been in love with for many years. So to find it locally is pretty exciting. I've always driven to the Lucy store at Washington Square in Tigard. Upstairs we were greeted by an employee named Thomas. Let me tell you, this guy knows this store and then some! He's that perfect nerd you want when you have questions, and he's personable too. We chatted for a bit about the company, events they do, and several other things. I found a waterproof Columbia jacket in the women's section, but I wanted one for my husband. So we went looking. We've got a pair of matching Columbia jackets, so I was pretty sure they would be carrying the same one in men's. So I went to hunt down Thomas again. I told him I found a jacket in women's and wanted to know if they had it in men's. I take him over to it, ask him if it's more waterproof than the one I was wearing. He says it's totally waterproof, not just water resistant. He immediately knows where the men's jackets are just like what we had. We both figured a large would be the correct size, but I couldn't find one. Had my husband try on a medium just for shits and giggles. It fit! It looked amazing on him too. Even better. He recommended another brand in the same price range, but ascetically, it didn't look as good. Thomas then talked about how to care for a waterproof jacket. Some people say never wash them (gross, like seriously gross) but that's not the case. Washing it often is what keeps it working correctly. How often is often? My definition of often is weekly. Turns out that's more like constantly. Lol. He said start with monthly. He recommended a special soap, which we'll use on all of our jackets. I usually do one big load of them monthly, so that's perfect. This soap (I'll upload a pic) works for nasty stains, cat pee, and waterproof jackets, where standard soap can clog up the pours of a jacket like that. So anything that requires special attention, this soap is great for. After finding the jacket and learning far more than I ever knew I needed to know, we go down stairs to look again. They had a coupon special thing if you spend $100, you get a $20 gift card to use during a specific time frame. We were already spending $70 or so, so why not? Plus my husband was determined that I needed something in the store too. Not sure why, but who am I to stop him from buying me things? I found North Face gloves I fell in love with. My hands are small, so I've never really found a good, solid pair of gloves that fit my hands without being too big. I despised the ones that have the fingertip thing where you can use your phone with them on, because my fingers never reached that point inside the glove. These fit perfectly, and that won't be a problem ever again. Awesome. I actually was excited about these gloves. We then found the little tie things that attach to jacket zippers, for easy pulling. My mother broke one of hers on a Columbia jacket, and she shakes a lot. So this was actually important to her. I saw these and picked them up to replace hers so she could start wearing that one again. All in all, it was a great trip into the store. I love that they have a great selection of Columbia clothes. I've always been happy with that. But the customer service we got from Thomas was beyond impressive and helpful. My husband actually asked me why we hadn't been in to the store in so many years. So clearly he was impressed as well. I know when it's time to buy more Columbia or Lucy clothes, we'll be going here first. Review 15 of 2017. read more

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REI is one of the best outdoor stores in Eugene yes it's expensive but you get great quality gear for what you pay for. The staff at REI is very knowledgable in every department. The best part is the REI close out (also known as scratch and dent) sales where they returned items for sale for a cheap price!!! Pros: Staff Great quality gear Wide selection Cons: Prices read more

Just love coming to this REI! The people that work here are some of the nicest bunch of friendly workers in all of REI land! They smile, they greet their customers, they offer helpful suggestions....I could go on and on! The store is clean and well organized. While their prices are a tad higher than a department store in the clothing dept, these are speciality items and not available just any place. And when they have clearances, hurry on in, you'll be glad you did. read more

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Extremely friendly and always helpful is what I think of when I think REI and this store did not disappoint. The older gray haired gentleman spent plenty of time reviewing all the options for sleeping pads and showed me how they inflate/deflate and took his time to make sure I got what was best for my purposes. REI continues to uphold its reputation! read more

Let me start out by saying that I love REI. I've been a member for a decade and have been shopping at REI locations for over 20 years. I live very close to their flagship and shop there frequently. This specific REI staff treated my mother and I like we were shoplifters. We were the only non-white people in the store, but they weren't following anyone else. They made us feel unwelcome by talking about where we were shopping over their walky system while we were in earshot and followed us around the store. They took my money (for items I could have purchased on Amazon for 1/2 the cost) and their staff member continued to follow us out of the store even AFTER we made our purchases. If you live in Eugene, shop at the other seven sporting goods stores in town. They may not treat you like a criminal for wanting to give them your hard-earned money. I will be sure to take my business elsewhere the next time I'm in town. read more

When to buy hiking shoes. I didn't get any help. I waited for a while Nobody came There were two female customers on the women shoes section and they were waiting for somebody to come back to finish helping them. No one came for a long time. So I left. read more

While in the area my BF and I stopped into REI to do a little "window shopping" for our next outdoor adventure. The Merchandise: REI always has a great selection of outdoor gear and this one is no exception. Most of the time they feature a few options ranging from beginner through advanced for each type of item. The prices do seem a bit steep, but that's why you get their Co-Op membership and get a percentage of your purchases back each year. The Staff: Employees here are just as friendly as those at my local REI locations in Denver! Several offered us assistance in finding items we were looking for. Now that I know about their rental program I am excited to further my adventures and try some new things in the Eugene area! The Space: Compared to other locations that I have been, this one felt a bit smaller, but it was definitely packed full of a wide variety of merchandise none the less. They def make great use of the space. Given that I don't live in the area; I can't say I'll be back frequently. However I will def be back to grab any adventure necessities when I'm in the area visiting friends and family. #optoutside read more

A great outdoor store. The lay out is easy to navigate and if you can't easily find what you are looking for, all you have to do is ask. Their store team members are helpful. REI doesn't bag your purchases. You can purchase one of their convenient totes or just carry it out, very NW. read more

REI - 2 floors at this REI location. Head upstairs to find ski equipment. - Bikes Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I love REI! Great customer service and the place to get gear! The staff are just as much into the outdoors as they people who come here. I have found myself engaged in some meaningful conversations with staff and fellow shoppers here so besides picking up some new gear you met discover some kindred spirits. Interesting fact the Eugene REI looks different than other REI locations since it is a converted Mill adding a unique feel and architecture. See you at the garage sale on Oct 18th, but you won't find me camping out overnight with the rest of the hardcore outdoor enthusiasts. read more

I really stand behind rei, just not the staff and management there. They didn't care to help me with my problem with a product. They just tell me you're just out of luck. I really shop for everything here before anywhere! I will considered a different store moving forward!! read more

This is a shout out to Lynn! She spent over an hour today with my daughter helping her find and fit a backpack for a study abroad program. My daughter is petite and Lynn helped us find the perfect backpack to fit her comfortably for a 6 week trip! I truly appreciate the time she spent with us, explaining the intricacies of the pack and all the gear that would need to fit in it! We would have been lost without her help! Thank you Lynn for contributing to her having a comfortable, memorable experience! read more

I recently bought a new REI mountain bike and various components. Today I got my six month "tune up card". I brought my bike in, and mentioned that the derailer barely / sometimes worked, and that the seat post was so lose that it constantly bottomed out and then started turning right or left. This hurt my knees and inner thighs. There was not an ounce of sympathy or regret from the REI staff. If I had personally made, or been a part of such a poorly made machine, I would have apologized. Then I went to REI online, and they also could not care less about my unfortunate situation. "Tough Luck" was their reply. If you want a company that stands behinds their products, don't go to REI. Once they have your money, it's all over. Quinn read more

Forest spent about half an hour fitting me for a backcountry pack and even tho I didn't buy anything he helped me more than anyone else I've ever encountered at REI. read more

Great staff, service & products! Very dependable! Not going to just keep writings xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Last time I was in a REI store was in 2018 or beginning of 2019? And the experience I had there was so bad that I went back home and cried until I decided to never again go to any of their stores. Once I moved to my current location, my fiends encouraged me to check out the local place (in Eugene, OR). And it was at a similar level from my last experience. Everyone kept not just misgendering me, but also using the wrong pronouns. And to top it out, all of this was being shouted across the store. Maybe it was an unusual day for everyone, but most of the staff were mean and seemed like they didn't want to interact with me. I was wearing my pin with my pronouns and corrected people and they were still misgendering + using the wrong pronouns. I bought bike and was said that I was going to receive an email with more information for a free tune up, it's been a few months and haven't received anything. For the time I was at the store a staff member sneakily followed me around--maybe they thought I was going to steal something? Until they saw that I was with my friend (a cis-white male) they stopped following me. read more

I really enjoy going into REI. The employees are so knowledgeable about different outdoor gear and my interactions have always made me feel good about my purchases. It's worth it to get the 20$ membership because everything you buy builds points for you to use towards discounts. Their garage sale events they have during the year are really the place to score super marked down high quality items. This store is two stories tall and has everything including bikes, camping gear, shoes, clothing, backpacks etc. Even if you're a beginner outdoorsman or outdoorswoman you will find some great things here. I think the return policy fits within a year but I haven't checked lately. There is a parking lot across the street and street parking so it's easy to access this store. read more

I really love REI. Lets see, where to start. Well they are the ONLY store in Eugene that carry Vibram Fivefingers (Matt LIVES in his Fivefingers and has for sometime now). So that's a pretty big deal. As long as you're a member you can return your items at any time. Even if they have been threw the jungles of Peru and back, they can still be returned. Customer service is in my opinion top notch. Prices can be steep but because of member dividends I am ok with that (Matt bought me a new school backpack with it this year). read more

I had to get my bike tire repaired, and the bike shop employees were incredible. They did some quick maintenance on brakes and the tires without charging, gave me advice for how to maintain it and what I should fix next, and got it done extremely quickly. I would gladly go back again, and highly recommend this REI location. read more

Annie was awesome! she fitted me to a backpack. Well a few packs actually and then disappeared so I could make a decision and think. She gave a lot of good pointers also. Thomas measured my torso and was a delight to talk too. It's feels good to deal with people who take pride in their work. Good job guys/gals! read more

If you want the best advice and best selection of outdoor gear, with of course the best return policy in the world, then REI is the place to be. This location is small, but still has enough to keep any outdoor gear junkie busy for several hours. Also, the Scratch and Dent sales are memorable. I have only been to one, but it was easily the most fun I've ever had shopping (even after waiting outside from 5 am to 10 am). read more

Only the best place to purchase camping, hiking and biking gear. Plus, if you join the co-op you get a rebate back once a year. I always look here since I am a member before going anywhere else to shop. You can score some awesome shoes in the clearance area (my dansko wool clogs that were $125 were on sale for $79.95!) and they have an awesome return policy. You can wear those clothes and shoes and if you don't like them, return them. They won't look at the bottom of your shoes and gripe because you actually tried them out! If you go to their online store, you can have stuff shipped to the local store for free. Thrifty! read more

Was incredibly disappointed with the customer service today. The man standing outside monitoring the amount of people coming in the store was so rude to my family. We were a larger group because our children and he made sarcastic and unwanted comments that were very disrespectful. When we finally came out of the store, he noticed and turned to other customers waiting in line and told them that we were the reason they were waiting so long and then continued to make fun of my family to the other customers. Besides my family he made sarcastic jokes with other customers that looked uncomfortable as well. read more

REI is my favorite store wherever I go throughout the United States. The Eugene Oregon store is no exception. You can always shop there, get great service, all the employees are positive smiling and have a great product knowledge. For example yesterday I had my bicycle serviced buy Bicycle Guy and Bicycle Girl. I hope Bicycle Girl is not offended because I don't know her real first name. However as always they gave me great service, Great smiles, Great product knowledge and a great repair. read more

I am usually an REI mega fan. I regularly shop at the Bend location. Over there, they are courteous, experienced, and knowledgeable. I've experienced quite the opposite at the Eugene store. I had the worst encounter w a sales person today. She mis counted my change and when I pointed it out, she wanted to argue that I had already put the dollar in question in my purse. She proceeded to point out that I had other dollar bills in my wallet so i must be wrong and trying to take another dollar. I understand it's only a a little money and i could have simply let it go--but it was humiliating with a full line of people behind me. Besides that, when you walk in the door after saying hello they use a walker talkie to tell sales floor where you are going. I get that maybe this store has a shoplifting problem. But hearing "she's headed upstairs w her kids" is a bit much. Then you are bombarded with staff. It was an exhausting experience. I'll just order online next time. read more

March 14, 2019, stopped by the store to return items and purchase new items. Brought a pair of once worn (inside) bicycle shoes, purchased over a year ago. The manager person told me that "we don't allow refunds on purchase's over a year" " too bad, I won't give you credit for those shoes just because you changed your mind". Nice.... what a horribly rude person. I have been a member since 2008. I love REI, shop at these stores nationwide. Amazing in such a highly educated, sophisticated city like Eugene, Oregon they found this low IQ customer service individual. I did purchase some accessories for my bike, and the bike mechanic person was awesome. She is the reason that REI is a great corporation. Upper management if you read this, send Mr no class, no tact back to customer service training, or better yet, just fire him. I will not return to the store in Eugene, however; I will continue to do business with REI. Thank you for reading. read more

Highly recommend! Have been coming here for 20+ years and each time it seems to be better and better! Such friendly and helpful staff, genuinely nice and fun :) read more

2.5 stars really. Selection is really good, courtesy of the register people not so much. It's kind of like "okay, we've made the sale so we can turn off the charm". Seems to me the last people you interact with at the store (the ones taking you're money) should be the most pleasant people you talk to and should actually mean it when they say "thank you for coming in", and not just say it because their manager is near by. read more

One thing a lot of people don't realize is that REI is a fun store to simply browse around in. And every time I do, I end up purchasing various odds and ends I can use, even if I did not intend to buy anything. Its' easy to pass a lot of time here and come away with great new insights and information about all sorts of outdoor gear. Next time you're casually looking for something fun and interesting to do, consider REI. read more

The Disneyland of outdoorsmen! This place is awesome! I just wish I had a million dollars in the bank whenever I come here because they have so many cool things for anything to do with outdoors sports/activities. Everyone should come & enjoy the feelings this place brings out in you. read more

Huge thanks and shout out to Jason at your store. I was visiting the area a few weeks ago and was looking for a hydration pack for the Avon Walk. We tested a few, and he showed me the Ultimate Direction pack for women on your website (since it wasn't in stock). He found it at an REI near my home and had them hold it for me. I bought it, and he was absolutely correct about the pack. I finished the walk and was one of the few whose back was not aching from carrying water. Thank you, Jason, REI, and the Ultimate Direction Jenny Collection pack! I had a successful 39.3 mile walk this past weekend in San Francisco. :) read more

I've been going to this store for awhile, and usually browse without finding much. I was in recently, however, and stopped by the shoe department with no plan to buy running shoes, although I badly needed a new pair. Unfortunately I didn't get the name of the associate who helped me, but he and his co-worker were exceptionally knowledgeable! I explained some injuries/problems I had been having lately. He evaluated my foot/stride, and recommended a shoe. I tried it on, and it instantly felt comfortable, an experience I had not had for a long time with running shoes. He encouraged me to run up and down the stairs a few times even though it was getting very close to closing time. When I asked him how the model I was trying out compared to the same-brand-different-model I currently run in, he wasn't sure b/c he wasn't familiar with it. However, his co-worker overheard, and gave me a lengthy (and accurate) comparison. I was beyond impressed! These two employees were more helpful and interested in helping me with my feet/running issues than the employees at my local running store.Their helpfulness and interest in my problem blew me away, and especially as it was so close to closing time when many people would be ready to get out of work (as the cashier clearly was - can't blame her, really). I've been running in my new shoes for 2 weeks now, and couldn't be happier! Thank you! read more

Went in with a friend when visiting Eugene, for a very specific item that involves a pretty dorky "sport." The staff directed me to exactly what I needed, and I was shortly on my way. At the check out, they were having a hard time finding me in the system for their loyalty/dividend program. I was totally fine to just pay and not get credit for my purchase, but the clerk insisted she find me in the system. After spouting off old phone numbers and email addresses, I was finally located, updated, and my purchase recorded. read more