4 min read REI’s Anniversary Sale runs from May 15-25. There are up to 50% off savings on new and outlet gear. REI Member’s can even save 20% off on one full-priced item with code ANNIV26. MAY IS THE perfect time to shop for outdoor essentials, I'd argue. It's far enough removed from winter that cold-weather must-haves are cheaper than ever, but still not blisteringly hot where peak summer items are flying off the shelf. But these savings multiply the closer you get to one major shopping event: Memorial Day weekend. Which happens to coincide with REI’s Anniversary Sale , where you can score up to 30 percent off regularly-priced outdoor gear (many from our favorite clothing brands ) and up to 50 percent off at REI Outlet . Whether you're planning for a summer camping trip or just grabbing a new pair of hiking boots for the warm weather hikes ahead, this is the outdoor gear sale to hit this spring.…