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Backorders

A backordered item ships as soon as it becomes available. Please keep in mind that the arrival date is an estimated time frame and is subject to change.

We will not charge your credit card until the item ships. We cannot guarantee that the backorder will be filled. If the backordered item is no longer available, we will cancel the item from your order and notify you via e-mail.

More questions about backorders? Call us at 1-800-426-4840.

Related Questions:

How much will it cost to ship my order?

See our current shipping rates. You can also review your shipping charges as part of the online checkout process (before payment).

When will I get my order?

See our estimated shipping timelines for domestic orders placed today. The estimates are already adjusted to account for holidays and weekends.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we do. For more information, see Placing International Orders and International Shipping Rates.

Do you offer free shipping?

Currently, there are two ways to get free shipping for your REI purchase. You can have your order shipped to your local store for in-store pick up, or you can get free U.S. Standard shipping on orders of $50 or more.

What does it mean if an item is on backorder?

If an item is not currently available, but we think we'll eventually get more inventory, you have the option to put that item on backorder. If the item becomes available we will ship it to you. Of course, we will not charge your credit card until the item ships.
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