It’s hard to get excited for fall camping and hiking if all you have is a busted up tent and some worn out boots. Luckily, the REI Labor Day sale starts today—and it’s the perfect opportunity to upgrade your gear, try something new, or just grab a few more sports bras at a lower price than usual.
We’ve spotted discounts as big as 40% off on tents, rain jackets, and more outdoorsy must-haves for the upcoming season. And the markdowns get even steeper if you browse the site’s Outlet section, where certain past season styles are 50% off (plus, while the sale is on, REI Co-Op members can take an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item). In other words, there are deals across the site—but we’ve found the ones worth shopping.
Our favorite REI Labor Day Sale deals so far
With top-rated, expert-approved brands like Merrel, Patagonia, Yeti, The North Face, and Rumpl included in REI’s Labor Day Weekend savings event, there are plenty of highlights to call out. If we had to name just one, it’d be Merrell’s Moab 3 hiking boot, which is our overall top pick for hiking boots, regardless of experience level—it’s so comfortable, seriously rugged, and 25% off now.
Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots—originally $150; now $112 Patagonia Diamond Quilted Bomber Insulated Hoodie—originally $199; now $139 Yeti Hopper M15 Tote Soft Cooler—originally $300; now $240 The North Face Stormbreak 3 Tent—originally $220; now $154 Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket—originally $165; now $99
With this sale (which ends on September 2), REI is setting you up for a very successful fall in the great outdoors, whether you’re hitting the trails, running the campsite kitchen, or exploring your neighborhood park. Check out all of the highlights below, and make sure to make your picks ASAP, especially if you’re in the market for shoes and clothes—some sizes and colors are already selling out.
Shoe deals Hiking boot deals Apparel deals Outerwear deals Backpack and bag deals Hiking gear deals Tent deals Camping gear deals
iIf you’re in the market for road running shoes, hiking sandals, trail runners, or editor-approved boot-sneaker hybrids (the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 won a Sneaker Award in 2023), you should swing by REI’s footwear section first. This is also where we’ve seen some of the most exciting deals—Keen’s so-chunky-they’re-cute sandals are 28% off, while those aforementioned Adidas hiking shoes are a whopping 50% off. And for those looking to pick up the pace, both the Saucony Endorphin Edge and the Nike Vomero 17 (which we’ve previously recommended as a great pick for everyday runs) are 25% off.
Adidas
Terrex Free Hiker Gore-Tex 2.0 Hiking Shoes
Saucony
Endorphin Edge Trail-Running Shoes
Nike
Vomero 17 Road-Running Shoes
We’re not exaggerating when we say that you can’t go wrong with any of these hiking boot deals. The models featured here from La Sportiva, Oboz, and Merrell all come recommended by outdoor experts, while Keen’s Targhee III waterproof boot won a 2023 Sneaker Award. We recommend these pairs even when they’re not on sale, so we highly encourage you to give them a try now, while they’re available at a discount.
Keen
Targhee III Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots
La Sportiva
Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boots
Oboz
Sypes Mid Leather Waterproof Hiking Boots
Merrell
Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
As much as we welcome the crisp fall weather, it won’t be long before layers are a necessity for days spent outside. If you snag some cozy socks and new baselayers now, you’ll be well prepared for those brisk temperatures. And no matter the time of year, you’ll get plenty of mileage out of REI Co-Op’s stretchy, pocket-laden leggings and Adidas’ Powerreact sports bra (which this writer swears by for cardio workouts).
Darn Tough
Sobo Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Socks
Smartwool
Intraknit Merino Colorblock Quarter-Zip Base Layer Top
REI Co-op
Active Pursuits 7/8 Ribbed Tights
Adidas
PowerReact Training Medium-Support Sports Bra
If you haven’t made sure your jacket collection is ready for colder, wetter weather, here’s your chance. REI’s best-selling Rainier rain jacket blocks wind and water, while Patagonia’s quilted bomber and Columbia’s classic half-snap will keep the chill out on cool early mornings. And, not only does Cotopaxi’s down jacket provide lightweight warmth and come in six punchy color combinations, it’s also 50% off right now.
REI Co-op
Rainier Long Line Rain Jacket
Patagonia
Diamond Quilted Bomber Insulated Hoodie
Columbia
Helvetia Cropped Half-Snap Fleece Pullover
Cotopaxi
Fuego Hooded Down Jacket
Much like its footwear section, REI’s bag selection has quite the range. Need a hydration vest or daypack for an out-and-back hike? Are you looking for a rugged duffel for your next weekend-long outdoor adventure? How about a cooler that isn’t a pain in the neck to carry to your favorite scenic spot? The gang’s all here, and on sale for up to 36% off.
Osprey
Sylva 5 Hydration Pack
Yeti
Hopper M15 Tote Soft Cooler
Once you have your pack and boots squared away, you can focus on smaller pieces of gear that are key to an enjoyable (and safe!) hike, like portable light sources, trekking poles from expert-approved brank Leki, and Zippo’s highly convenient power bank that doubles as a hand warmer.
Leki
Cross Trail Lite TA Trekking Poles
Nite Ize
Radiant 300 Rechargeable Headlamp
Zippo
Heatbank 3 Rechargeable Hand Warmer and Power Bank
If you’re in the market for a new tent, REI has a tent deal that’ll suit your needs. The Copper Spur line from Big Agnes won a SELF Outdoor Award back in 2022 for its extremely light, waterproof material and its abundance of storage space. Both the Stormbreak from The North Face and Mountain Hardwear’s Mineral King tents are great options for backpacking (and generally traveling light), and REI’s half-off, six-person, high-ceiling Skyward tent is the roomy shelter of your dreams.
The North Face
Stormbreak 3 Tent
Big Agnes
Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent
Mountain Hardwear
Mineral King 2 Tent with Footprint
Communing with nature doesn’t have to be uncomfortable—at least not with these marked-down amenities. There are camping blankets, sleeping bags and pads, camping chairs, and an Outdoor Award–winning camp stove (which has two burners and an easy-to-clean drip tray) on sale for the holiday weekend.
Kelty
Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag
Rumpl
NanoLoft Puffy Blanket
The North Face
Wawona Fuzzy Blanket
Sea to Summit
Comfort Plus SI Sleeping Pad
Eureka
Ignite Plus 2-Burner Camp Stove
Big Agnes
Big Six Armchair
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