57 Best REI Labor Day Sale Outdoor Gear Deals 2025

Warm weather may soon be coming to an end, but I, for one, am trying to hold on to summer as long as possible—and that means spending as much time outdoors as I can before the cold weather hits and the urge to hibernate takes over. There’s still plenty of time to hike and camp this year, but you may want to pack extra items, like base layers and outdoor blankets, to keep you warm. Thankfully, REI’s Labor Day sale section has all of the outdoor gear you’ll need at prices you’ll love—members can save an additional 20 percent on outlet items by using the code LABORDAY2025.

From three-season tents to waterproof hiking boots, you can stock up now to prepare for shoulder season (and get ahead for next year, too). I’ve gathered the top deals you can shop now, with discounts up to 70 percent off on outdoor essentials. Here are the very best outdoor gear deals hiding at REI, starting at just $8.

Best Deals Overall

• Patagonia Men’s Box Quilted Pullover, $100 (originally $229)
• 70 percent off: REI Co-op Women’s Take Your Time 7/8 Leggings, $21 (originally $70) 
• Tested and approved: Gregory Kalmia 50 Pack, $145 (originally $290)
• Patagonia Terravia Mini Hip Pack, $24 (originally $35)
• InfinityLab InstantGo 5000 Built-in Lightning Cable Power Bank, $30 (originally $50) 
• Up to 51 percent off: Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler, $17 (originally $35)  
• Set of two: Thule Compression Packing Cube Set, $41 (originally $54) 
• Chaco Women’s Z/Cloud 2 Sandals, $73 (originally $105)
• Waterproof: Altra Men’s Timp 5 Hiker GTX Hiking Boots, $139 (originally $185)
• Three-season: REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent, $150 (originally $199)
• Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights, $28 (originally $55)
• Lightweight: Big Agnes Sidewinder Camp 35 Sleeping Bag, $101 (originally $170)

Best Under-$50 Deals

Hiking gear can be pricey, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. You can now shop high-quality and reliable essentials at REI through Labor Day. Score safety items from the Sol Emergency Blanket to InfinityLab InstantGo 5000 Built-in Lightning Cable Power Bank, $6 and $30, respectively. Plus, gear that makes overnight camping trips more comfortable, like the 25 percent off LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter and REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini, now just $7.

• 30 liters: Herschel Classic XL Pack, $46 (originally $65)
• Rare sale: LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter, $23 (originally $30)
• Sol Emergency Blanket, $6 (originally $7)
• Backpacker-friendly: REI Co-op Multi Towel Mini, $7 (originally $10)
• Humangear GoToob+ Large Squeeze Bottle 3-pack, $24 (originally $34)
• Thermacell EX90 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller, $37 (originally $50)
• 70 percent off: REI Co-op Women’s Take Your Time 7/8 Leggings, $21 (originally $70)
• Patagonia Terravia Mini Hip Pack, $24 (originally $35)
• Pocket-sized: InfinityLab InstantGo 5000 Built-in Lightning Cable Power Bank, $30 (originally $50) 
• Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights, $28 (originally $55)

Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights

Best Men’s Clothing Deals

This Labor Day, REI has plenty of sales on hiking pants, T-shirts, and outer layers to outfit you for shoulder season. Durable pants from Marmot and PrAna are on sale for up to 29 percent off. Plus, you can keep warm as the sun sets in a Roark Hoodie for just $77. It’s also the perfect time to stock up on capsule items, like comfy T-shirts from REI Co-op and Columbia, for as low as $22.

REI Co-op Sahara Polo Shirt

Best Women’s Clothing Deals

It’s the perfect time to invest in a transitional wardrobe that works during those lingering warm days but will keep you comfortable as it grows chillier. This stylish and versatile Cotopaxi Abrazo Fleece Full-zip Jacket is now 50 percent off and perfect for cozying up on cold planes or hiking trails alike. The Outdoor Research Echo T-shirt is another year-round staple on sale for as low as $29. Don’t forget a pair of REI Co-op Take Your Time 7/8 Leggings, which are perfect for hiking, doing yoga, or sitting for long periods on a road trip—and they’re now a whopping 70 percent off.

REI Co-op Take Your Time 7/8 Leggings

Best Hiking and Camping Gear Deals

The summer season may be winding down, but it’s still a great time to invest in camping gear for colder weather (and stock up for next season while top products are on sale). Right now, you can get the two-person, three-season REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent for just $150 with a matching REI Co-op Camp Low Chair for as low as $35. You can also snag camping essentials like sleeping bags and sleeping pads for a fraction of the cost during the Labor Day sales event. Don’t forget to add some ambiance to your campground with the $28 Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights. 

• Three-season: REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent, $150 (originally $199)
• REI Co-op Camp Low Chair, $35 (originally $50)
• 48 ounces: Stanley Classic Vacuum French Press, $53 (originally $70)
• Four-person capacity: Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4 Tent, $83 (originally $110)
• Nemo Hornet Osmo Ultralight 2-person Tent, $338 (originally $450)
• Five patterns: Big Agnes Big Six Armchair, $175 (originally $250)
• Alps Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket, $50 (originally $80)
• Four sizes: Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Sleeping Pad, $140 (originally $200)
• Mpowered Luci Solar String Lights, $28 (originally $55)
• Antishock: Leki Lhasa AS Trekking Poles, $90 (originally $120)
• Lightweight: Big Agnes Sidewinder Camp 35 Sleeping Bag, $101 (originally $170)

REI Co-op Camp Low Chair

Best Travel Bag and Luggage Deals

It’s the perfect time of year to invest in a new hiking pack, and the slightly smaller version of one of my favorites, the Osprey Tempest 22 Pack, is now 25 percent off during REI’s Labor Day sale. You can also purchase a larger backpacking backpack, like the durable and sturdy Gregory Kalmia 50 Pack, for just $145. If you’re more interested in rounding out the season with shorter day hikes, you’ll love the $24 Patagonia Terravia Mini Hip Pack.

Osprey Tempest 22 Pack

Best Travel Accessory Deals

We’ve tested hundreds of travel accessories and know which items you absolutely must pack, and what you can leave behind. Noise-canceling headphones are a non-negotiable for me, and you can now snag the JBL Reflect Aero Earbuds for just $100. I also always make sure to pack a power bank, first aid kit, and packing cubes, all of which you can get now at REI for under $45.

InfinityLab InstantGo 5000 Built-in Lightning Cable Power Bank

Best Hiking Shoe Deals

It’s not too late to hit the trails in a durable and supportive new pair of hiking footwear. I like hiking boots for their ankle support, but hiking shoes (and even sandals) can be a great option for hiking in various conditions. The Merrell Speed Solo Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots are now 24 percent off and provide the support of a hiking boot with the lightweight feel of a shoe. We also love the Hoka Clifton 9 Road-running Shoes for a versatile athletic shoe that can be worn hiking, running, and walking—perfect for active travelers—and they’re now just $117.

Hoka Women’s Clifton 9 Road-running Shoes

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