RecPak x REI — August 17–31, 2026
The
Drop
RecPak Hits the Shelf of REI
63
RecPak Meals Up for Grabs
$1,000+
In REI Gift Cards
3
Winners

We need your help. Join our competition by sharing your setup, spreading the word, and getting a chance to win a Year of RecPak plus REI gift cards. Our community helped to build this and now we need your help to continue to carry it forward. See the details below.

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RecPak is on the REI shelf. Help us tell that story.

This is for the athletes who have been hauling RecPak on big objectives before it was easy to find. Show your community what it does, where to get it, and why you carry it. The best gear shelf placements don't come from ad budgets. They come from real people in the field.

Dates
Aug 17–31, 2026
Platforms
Instagram + TikTok
Hashtag
#RecPakDrop
Tag
@RecPak
Winners
Sept 7, 2026
Open To
US Customers
Ready to
Drop In?

Register below. We will confirm your spot and be ready to track your content when the campaign opens August 17th.

From the Founder

Why We Built This.
Why It's Now at REI.

Deed Ziegler, Co-Founder of RecPak, on what getting onto the REI shelf means, what your support made possible, and why we need your help to carry it forward.
The Prizes
Three spots on the podium. Real fuel for real objectives, plus REI gift cards to fill out the rest of your kit.
Second Place
6 Month Supply
(18 Pouches)
6 Months of RecPak
+
$300 REI Gift Card
Top Spot
1 Year Supply
(36 Pouches)
1 Year of RecPak
+
$500 REI Gift Card
Third Place
3 Month Supply
(9 Pouches)
3 Months of RecPak
+
$200 REI Gift Card
The Challenge

One challenge, unlimited entries. Post as many times as you want — every post counts. Stack your odds with bonus entries below. You must register to participate.

Register Now
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Your Kit, Your Proof

Show RecPak in context. Your pack laid out before an approach. Your hands on the pouch mid-route. Your food bag without a cook kit in it. Post as many times as you want on Instagram or TikTok — every post earns an entry. No script required.

Tag @RecPak + #RecPakDrop on Instagram or TikTok
1 Entry Per Post
Stack Your Odds
Three ways to earn additional entries on top of your posts.
+3 Entries
The Collab

Collab with @RecPak on an Instagram Reel during the campaign window. DM us on Instagram or TikTok to get it set up. These posts carry more reach and you get both the entries and the algorithm lift.

+2 Entries
Buy it at REI.com

Purchase RecPak at any REI location or on REI.com between August 17th and August 31st and email us a photo of your receipt at hello@recpak.co. You will receive your 2 bonus entries plus a one-time 30% off discount code to use at recpak.co.

+2 Entries
Review it on REI.com

Leave an honest review of RecPak on REI.com and email us a screenshot at hello@recpak.co.

The Drop FAQs
Do I need to register to participate? +

Yes. Registration is required. Yes. You must register below before August 17th. Unregistered posts will not receive entries regardless of tagging. Takes 60 seconds. Scroll down and do it now.

Do I have to post every day? +

No. The Drop runs August 17–31 and you choose when to post. Post once or post every day — every video earns an entry. No minimum required.

How will you know when I posted? +

Tag @RecPak and use #RecPakDrop in every post. We track the hashtag and get notified every time you tag us. We review all tagged posts during the campaign window. No tag means no entry.

Do I have to be a current RecPak customer? +

Yes. This campaign is for people who have already used RecPak in the field. We are looking for authentic content from real users. If you have not tried it yet, grab some at recpak.co or find us at your nearest REI or on REI.com now.

Do I have to post a certain number of times? +

No minimum. One post gets you in. More posts get you better odds. Post as many 30-second videos as you want between August 17 and August 31 — every one earns an entry.

What counts as a 1 year, 6 month, or 3 month supply? +

First place wins 36 RecPak pouches (3 per month for a year). Second place wins 18 pouches (3 per month for 6 months). Third place wins 9 pouches (3 per month for 3 months). You pick your flavors. We ship them together.

When are winners announced? +

Winners are announced September 7, 2026. We will reach out via email and DM and celebrate the top three on @RecPak.

Does my REI purchase have to happen during the campaign window? +

Yes. Purchases made before August 1st or after August 14th do not qualify. Buy RecPak at any REI location or on REI.com between August 17th and August 31st, then email a photo of your receipt to hello@recpak.co. We will reply with your entry confirmation and a one-time 30% off discount code for recpak.co.

Do I need to purchase RecPak at REI to leave a review on REI.com? +

No. REI does not require a verified purchase to leave a product review on REI.com. Leave your honest review, email a screenshot to hello@recpak.co, and we will add your 2 bonus entries.

Ready to
Drop In?

Register below. We will confirm your spot and be ready to track your content when the campaign opens August 17th.