If you missed some adventures this summer, get a little retail therapy and start planning the next trip. Gear up with REI’s Labor Day sale, running from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. With thousands of products across every category discounted up to 25%, you can push your gear spending further.
And if you’re going to spend more to take the fullest advantage of this sale, we picked out a handful of high-end hard goods below that you might otherwise balk at buying. Start by browsing the big-ticket items below; if you don’t want to go big, there’s a wide selection of the entire inventories of proven brands we’ve tested and reviewed over the years.
Take the following brands, for example. REI is marking 25% off everything from Sea To Summit; Darn Tough Socks (adults and kids); Keen footwear; Danner footwear; La Sportiva climbing shoes; and 20% off all Thule racks, roof boxes, and accessories, as well as all Yakima racks, roof boxes, and accessories.
Go deeper, and you’ll find 25% off select items from REI brand clothing and gear; Altra footwear; Kuhl apparel; prAna pants; Osprey packs and duffels; La Sportiva footwear; Gregory packs, storage, and reservoirs; MSR tents, cookware, and water treatment; Jetboil stoves, accessories, and cookware; The North Face tents; and Big Agnes tents.
Want to find more savings? REI Co-op members get an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item with code LABORDAY26 (details here). To cap off the Labor Day weekend, REI Outlet is also offering all online shoppers Flash Deals (the first is limited to Aug. 31–Sept. 1) with up to 60% off an exclusive collection. Meanwhile, REI Co-op Members can further stack their 20% off one Outlet item coupon (on top of the Flash Deals).
Other priority offers will benefit REI Co-op Members, though terms and conditions apply to all (learn more at REI.com/coupons):
- Earn a $100 REI gift card plus $30 in card rewards once you’re approved for the REI Co-op Mastercard by Sept. 7.
- Get REI’s fastest U.S. shipping for free on Aug. 31 orders of $150+.
- Save an extra 25% on installation services of any bike parts or accessories purchased at any REI Co-op Shop location from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
- Earn 5% in card rewards on all purchases (even sales) with the REI Co-op Mastercard (minus any credits or returns).
- Not a member? Join today and spend $50 through Sept. 7 to earn $30 (issued as a single-use bonus card) toward a future purchase.
Built for long-mileage running/FKT attempts, this vest cleverly houses storage options, from the large back pocket (separate from the bladder compartment) to eight front pockets (with tiered power mesh pockets for a pair of soft flasks), side pass-through pockets, and a small valuables back pocket.
Other standout features include adjustable sternum straps with micro-adjust buckles for a bounce-free fit, a 1.6L bladder, and dedicated poles/pack-storage compartments for ultra distances.
La Sportiva’s race-day trail shoe boasts a carbon plate for propulsion and nitrogen-infused TPU-EVA midsoles to maximize reactivity and energy return. The wrapped midfoot offers a precise fit, while FriXion rubber outsoles grip technical terrain with 4mm lugs, and a lightweight upper (collared by a knit lining) breathes easy over long trail distances.
This ultralight staple of REI’s flagship line packs features that enhance the weight savings and thermal efficiencies of a mummy bag weighing around 1.5 pounds (varying across the three different length and width options that fit a wide range of body types).
Recycled downproof shell (coated with a moisture-beading DWR finish) houses water-resistant 850-fill-power goose down with a soft yet supple internal (recycled) lining. A trapezoidal footbox adds strategic space for wiggly feet.
Speaking of going big, this is the one camp lantern to rule them all. With a light stand that extends up to 12 feet and six adjustable, IPX4 water-resistant LED “petals,” it can illuminate a vast area up to 300 feet in diameter.
Though the internal 33Wh battery can provide 8 hours on low, the four brightness settings up to 6,000 lumens mean you can cover large remote group sites, extend lighting beyond the camp kitchen, and even set up night games.
Katadyn’s top-tier expedition water purifier combines ceramic micro-filtration and chemical-free, activated carbon purification (removes bacteria, protozoa, and viruses) in a single, rugged modular pump system, making it suitable for global/international travel where viral contamination is a concern, not just backcountry use.
Built with three removable stages (that can be stored dry), the activated carbon and virus stages can be included or left out as needed, letting you tailor the setup to each trip.
This two-bike Thule hitch rack earns its premium billing with integrated LED taillights for road visibility (including running lights, brake lights, and turn indicators that connect to your 4-pin plug), a tool-free hitch mount, and a foot-pedal tilt release so you can access the trunk/liftgate without unloading bikes.
The telescoping arms let you attach your bike anywhere on the frame or rear wheel to accommodate heavy e-bikes, bikes with fenders and racks, plus long wheelbases up to 53 inches — then they fold up for handline and storage.
With fire bans increasingly cutting into prime camping seasons, this smokeless, propane-fueled fire pit offers a no-ash, no-ember solution. It packs a powerful 55,000 BTUs for heating or cooking over open flame, and then its legs fold up into its compact ammo-can design along with the quick-release 5-foot hose that stows inside. It’s legal to use even under fire bans in many areas, with a compact, collapsible design for packing into a vehicle.
One cool trick that proves these polarized performers are oriented to the outdoors: the perforated, black-interiored side shields and centerpiece that block harsh glare, and then remove when you’re back on the grid or off the mountain. Ultralight Rilsan G850 and electroplated stainless-steel frame the impact-tested Helio polycarbonate lenses.
At under 38 pounds, this easily stowable tandem inflatable kayak is built for smooth-paddling stability. Heat-welded PVC can take a beating on rocky Class I-II whitewater with enough bungees and MAGNEPOD-compatible accessory mounts to readily rig overnight drybags to extend your day trip (pump, rolling bag, and breakdown paddles included).
This rugged camp cot packs well (6.5 pounds into a cylindrical zip case) and can withstand backcountry rigors thanks to a DAC aluminum alloy frame and lever-lock tensioning for a sag-free sleep surface, plus optional leg extensions to raise it off the ground that have earned rave comfort reviews for this more spacious version of the popular original model.
This article is sponsored by REI.
