Recreation Equipment (Sporting Equipment)
189 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk CT, 860.233.2211
71 Raymond Road, West Hartford CT
www.REI.com
Founded in Seattle and with 110 stores, REI sells a great variety of outdoor equipment for sports such as camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, and snow sports. REI operates as a cooperative with a life time fee of $20 to join. REI Adventures offers vacations for active travelers all over the world. Offerings range from a 2 day weekend getaway in Yosemite to a 14 day trek to Everest Base Camp. In 2006 REI started the Outdoor School which has a series of one day outings in the local area and in store classes. Offerings include mountain biking, road biking, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, outdoor photography, family hiking, snowshoeing and others. Currently the nearest schools are in Boston or Philadelphia. Check for Norwalk store opening date.

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm.