REI
REI's Seattle flagship is the company's original store and one of the largest outdoor retailers in the country, selling camping, hiking, and travel gear across an enormous multi-level space near South Lake Union. It's not an RV dealership in the traditional sense, but for anyone outfitting a camper or RV trip, it's a one-stop shop for everything from cookware to boots. The store includes hands-on features like a test trail and bike path for trying gear before buying.
What people praise
- Free customer parking, a rarity downtown
- Massive selection covering nearly every outdoor need
- Staff repeatedly described as knowledgeable and unpushy
Worth knowing
- Not a place to buy or service an actual RV
Our take: If you already have a rig and need to stock it, this is the easiest single stop in the city. It just isn't where you'll find the vehicle itself.

