Our 10 Favorite Deals From The REI Labor Day Sale
The end of summer is right around the corner which means it’s only a matter of time before we start thinking about winter sports. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t lamenting the end of our warmest season. What it does get us excited about, however, are all the end-of-season deals you can catch from retails like REI. So if you want to squeeze every last bit of warm-weather fun out of the year or you need some new layers to prepare for fall, now is a great time to shop for the best sales.
The sale runs from August 28–September 7, 2026.
As always, a reminder: Shop sustainably! Just because there’s a sale doesn’t mean over-consume. Also: repairing the gear you already own and buying used is always the most sustainable option.
25% Off All REI Co-op Brand Trail & Traverse Packs
REI backpacks offer an incredible balance of sustainability, build quality, and price, making long excursions and backpacking trips that much more accessible. REI offers packs in a wide-range of styles and sizes, from ultralight packs like the Flash 22, to the highly capable Traverse 60L for multi-day excursions.
25% off All REI Co-op Sahara Clothing & Accessories
The Sahara line from REI Co-op has everything you need for your outdoor adventures: sun hoodies, wide-brim hats, shorts, zip-off pants, and long-sleeve button ups. We particularly love the Sahara Shade Hoodie for its soft, stretchy fabric—the woman’s also has a pony tail hole in the hood—and the Sahara Guide Hat with a removable cape when you need a little extra neck protection from the wicked-hot sun.
25% Off All Xero Shoes Footwear
We’re all-in on barefoot shoes. We do everything in them: walk, run, hike—heck, we’ve even backpacked in them (learn how to do that safely here). Why barefoot? They’re actually healthier for your feet and ankles, and are better for balance. Learn how to transition here, and head over to REI to get some Xero shoes—one of our favorite barefoot brands—for yourself.
40% Off REI Co-op Half Dome 2
One of REI’s best-selling tents—and for good reason—the Half Dome 2 is built on 45+ years of customer input and is one of the highest-quality tents you can get for your money. So if you’re looking for a new 2-person tent, you can’t do much better than the Half Dome 2 at $130 off. Check out our review where we put it head-to-head against the Big Agnes Copper Spur here.
25% Off Jetboil and MSR Stoves
While there are many incredible backpacking stoves out there, Jetboil and MSR are two of our absolute favorites. Jetboil for its simplicity, and MSR for its wide-range of stoves that work in any situation: from the Pocket Rocket—an ultralight favorite—to the do-it-all WhisperLite Universal. To be clear, Jetboil isn’t just for boiling water anymore. They’ve released quite a few new stoves over the past couple of years that are worth checking out.
25% Off All Biolite Lighting
We’re long-time fans of Biolite. From their smokeless fire pit and ingenious wood-powered stove, to their myriad of outdoor lighting options, we’ve never used a piece of Biolite gear that didn’t seem thoroughly thought through. Right now you can get any of their lights for 25% off at REI. Biolite’s rechargeable Site Lights are one of our absolute favorites.
40% Off Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket
As far as we’re concerned, Rumpl invented the modern outdoor blanket. And their attention to detail and innovation shows: the outdoor blankets they make are soft, cozy, and sustainable to boot. The blankets are weather resistant, made of recycled materials, have a cape-clip for easy wearing (the one-person size, anyway), corner loops for staking it down or rigging creatively, they pack into a convenient stuff sack, and several come in three sizes: junior, 1-person and 2-person.
20% Off Domestic Coolers
Dometic is a global leader in electric coolers. We’ve traveled the country with their CFX3—which is pretty old now—and love the versatility and energy efficiency. But they aren’t cheap. So if you’re in the market for an electric cooler for your next road trip, this is a great opportunity to get 20% off a Dometic Cooler.
20% Off All Yakima Racks, Roof Boxes & Accessories
We’ve used both Thule and Yakima cargo boxes and are impressed with both. Both are incredibly secure and built to last. But like Dometic coolers, incredibly expensive. So if you’re looking for a cargo box, rails, or any cargo accessories, now’s the time to shop at REI!
25% Off All NEMO Endless Promise Sleeping Bags
If you’re not familiar, Endless Promise is a line from Nemo that’s 100% recycled and able to be recycled when it reaches the end of its life. While recycling clothing and equipment is incredibly difficult to do, making a line of gear like this is a step in the right direction which will hopefully expand into every gear and clothing line. That said, if you want to support innovation in recycling and keeping gear out of a landfill, this is a great place to put your money.
20% REI Outlet Off Online For Members
If you’re a member you can get an extra 20% off one REI Co-op Outlet item from August 28–September 7. Not a member? Sign up here.
Bottom Line
The REI Labor Day sale is on and these are some of the best deals. So save some cash on gear you need, then get outside and wander on this summer!
