5 Credit Cards for the Avid Nature-Lover

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If the great outdoors is your ideal destination, the world is full of opportunities for your next vacation or weekend activity. But while your hobbies may be cheap compared to luxury hotels and shopping trips, you still have to pay for outdoor gear, gas and more.

Certain credit cards can help you fund your outdoor adventures and make them more affordable. Here are five credit cards for the nature-lover.

1. Cabela’s Club Visa Classic

Rewards: 2% points back on Cabela’s purchases and at participating Cenex convenience store locations, 1% points back on everything else
Signup Bonus: $25 in points upon approval and $10 in points when you make five purchases in 30 days
Annual Fee: $0
Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 9.99% on Cabela’s purchases. 16.99%, 19.99% or 25.99% for other purchases, based on your creditworthiness (as of 12/19/2019).
Why We Picked It: Cabela’s shoppers earn points good for purchases at the outdoor supplier.
For Your Outdoor Needs: The card earns 2% points on all Cabela’s purchases and 1% points on everything else. Points can be redeemed for free gear and outdoor experiences at Cabela’s.
Drawbacks: If you don’t spend thousands of dollars a year at Cabela’s, keep looking.

2. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Rewards MasterCard

Rewards: 5% points on Bass Pro Shops purchases, 1% rewards points on everything else
Signup Bonus: $20 statement credit when you spend $100 in the first 90 days
Annual Fee: $0
APR: 9.99% for purchases at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. 16.99%, 19.99% or 25.99% for other purchases, based on your creditworthiness (as of 12/19/2019).
Why We Picked It: Shoppers earn points for future Bass Pro Shops purchases and get access to special discounts all year round.
For Your Outdoor Needs: Cardholders earn 5% points on Bass Pro Shops purchases and 1% points on everything else. Points can be redeemed for goods and merchandise at Bass Pro Shops’ retail locations, website and catalog.
Drawbacks: If you aren’t a die-hard Bass Pro Shops customer, this card won’t provide much value.
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3. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

Rewards: 4% cash back on up to $7,000 in eligible gas purchases per year, 3% cash back on restaurant and eligible travel purchases, 2% cash back on Costco and Costco.com purchases, 1% cash back on everything else
Signup Bonus: None
Annual Fee: $0 (you will need a paid Costco membership)
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Why We Picked It: Costco offers a wide variety of outdoor and sporting products and cardholders can earn big cash back rewards. (Full Disclosure: Citibank advertises on Credit.com, but that results in no preferential editorial treatment.)
For Your Outdoor Needs: With this card, Costco members can get 2% cash back at Costco, which stocks supplies including camping gear, groceries and outdoor apparel. The additional cash back rates provide many ways to earn cash back on your excursions.
Drawbacks: The card is only available to those with an active Costco membership.–>

3. REI Co-op Credit Card

Rewards: 5% back on REI purchases, 1% back on all other purchases
Signup Bonus: $100 REI gift card upon your first purchase
Annual Fee: $0
APR: 12.49% – 24.49%, based on your creditworthiness (as of 12/19/2019).
Why We Picked It: REI shoppers can earn annually distributed rebates on all purchases on top of REI’s member dividend, a profit-sharing program.
For Your Outdoor Needs: The card earns 5% back on REI purchases and 1% back on all other purchases, with rewards distributed annually in the form of a rebate. That’s on top of your REI member dividend, a profit-sharing feature that typically earns you 10% back on your annual REI spending. Plus, every time you use your card, REI will make a donation to the National Forest Foundation.
Drawbacks: This card is only valuable if you spend a lot at REI.

4. Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express

Rewards: 6% cash back on up to $6,000 in annual spending at U.S. supermarkets, 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations and 1% cash back on everything else
Welcome Offer: $250 statement credit when you spend $1,000 in the first three months (offer may vary)
Annual Fee: $95
APR: 0% for 12 months on purchases , then 13.99%-23.99% Variable
Why We Picked It: If you travel by car and do your own cooking, this card can earn a lot of cash back.
For Your Outdoor Needs: With 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets and 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, you’ll put money back in your pocket every time you gas up or stock up on s’mores supplies. There’s also a nice $250 welcome offer.
Drawbacks: There’s a $95 annual fee.

How to Choose a Card for Your Next Adventure

When you’re choosing a card for your outdoor adventures, try to identify the cards that best reward your spending habits.

If you spend thousands of dollars annually at one outdoor supplier, a store-branded credit card may provide a good return. But if you tend to spread your purchases around, you should look for a card that isn’t tied to one store.

Try to choose a card that will reward the way you like to travel. For example, if you like taking road trips to camping destinations, a card with strong cash back rates on gas and groceries might be the right fit. Also be sure to check the redemption options for all rewards, as they vary between cards.

What Credit Is Required for an Outdoor Credit Card?

Store-branded credit cards tend to have looser credit requirements, though this isn’t always the case – for instance, the Costco credit card requires excellent credit. General credit cards with cash back or travel rewards tend to require good to excellent credit. Before you apply, you should check your credit score to make sure you have a good chance of approval. You can check two of your credit scores for free at Credit.com.

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