REI's Labor Day Sale: Our Favorite End of Summer Gear
labor day sales from all over the internet on outdoor gear
August 25th, 2023
REI is having their Labor Day Sale early so you can get your outdoor gear before the 3-day weekend camping trip. We spent hours scanning what's on sale at REI, Backcountry, Moosejaw, Amazon and more to save you time and money on gear.
Sales include up to 40% off down jackets, boots, and camping gear. REI Outlet items are also an extra 20% off.
For the first time ever, take 20% off RE/Supply (REI Used) footwear and apparel with code RESUPPLY20.
Pro tip: if you’re headed on a trip before your item will arrive in the mail, order online for In-Store Pick Up so you can get it faster than with typical shipping.
See all our favorite sale items on our Deals Page, updated daily.
1. 20% all REI Used gear, footwear & Apparel
At Treeline Review, we’re big fans of opting for used gear. So before you read on about great sales, check out this first time ever opportunity to take 20% off used including:
Women’s Footwear & Apparel - boots, running shoes, jackets, pants
Men’s Footwear & Apparel - boots, running shoes, jackets, pants
If there’s something you’ve been eyeing but haven’t quite been able to pull the trigger on, used is a great way to get it at a discount and see if it works for you.
For the first time ever, take 20% off RE/Supply (REI Used) footwear and apparel with code RESUPPLY20.
2. 25% off all darn tough socks
Nothing says Fall is around the corner like new socks!
25% off all Darn Tough socks for the REI Labor Day Sale. With a snug comfortable fit and durable enough for a lifetime warranty, Darn Tough Light socks are available in a variety of colors, patterns, lengths, and thicknesses.
They’re the Overall Winner in our Best Hiking Socks story and our Best Ski socks guide and Best Running Socks guide.
Sale applies to men’s, women’s, and kids’ socks. Casual, athletic, hiking, skiing, and run socks are all on sale.
3. patagonia torrentshell 3l rain jacket
If you know you’re in need of a good rain jacket for the fall, this is an excellent chance to pick one up before fall rainy season and for back to school.
30% off the overall winner in our Best Lightweight Rain Jackets guide, this versatile rain jacket hits the mark on waterproofness, versatility for trail and town, style, and price.
The Torrentshell a stellar performer on trail and in urban settings. It has excellent ventilation and good pockets, too. It’s a great deal on a 3-layer rain jacket not on sale and is a stellar deal at 30% off.
4. rei base camp tent
It’s time to start thinking about getting out your 4-season tent.
30% off a 3 to 4-season tent that is sturdy, warm, and easy to set up, the REI Base Camp Tent is the camping tent that you can take out into fouler weather.
It’s in our Best Car Camping Tents guide and our Best 4-Season Tents guide.
Although we liked this tent, it wasn’t a winner because there are other 3 to 4 season tents that have a lower MSRP. However, at 40% off, the REI Base Camp is a better overall tent for the price than other tents in the category.
Sale lasts until Sept 4th.
5. PATAGONIA NANOPUFF HOODIE
Just in time for Fall and Back to School, 30% off in all colors and sizes in on the Patagonia NanoPuff jacket in our Best Synthetic Jackets story. This affordable ubiquitous jacket stays warm when wet and works as well in the backcountry as in the city.
Sale lasts until September 4th.
6. EXPED MEGAMAT 10 DUO
30% off the winner for our Best Couple’s Camping mattress in our Best Camping Mattress guide is on sale!
This comfortable camping mattress is easy to inflate and deflate, well insulated, and like sleeping on your bed at home. It’s also featured in our Beginner’s Guide to Camping because it is a camping mattress that is as comfortable as your mattress at home and sleep is important to first-time campers.
It’s on sale in both the single-person and two-person models.
Deal ends September 4th.
7. ARC’TERYX MACAI INSULATED JACKET
If you’re the type of person who thinks ahead for winter and scores great deals because of it, this is worth your attention.
This is only the second sale we’ve seen in more than 3 years of tracking prices on this premium jacket. The Arc’teryx Macai is the Best Insulated Ski Jacket in the Best Men’s Ski Jacket.
Our writer calls it “the best of the best” for its body mapped down and synthetic insulation and 28 K 3 L Gore-Tex waterproofing plus powder skirt, insulated and detachable hood, adjustable Velcro cuffs, and pit zips.
It’s never on sale, so this is a good time to snag one before the ski season is over.
8. PATAGONIA BLACK HOLE DUFFEL
30% off the travel bag considered the gold standard of travel duffels, this durable, sturdy, waterproof duffel is meant for hauling gear on international flights. This is a good time to snag one for winter travel or upcoming summer trips. This matches the best deal we’ve seen on this long lasting duffel.
Sale applies to the 70L duffel, the 55 L duffel, and 40 L duffel.
Sale applies to certain colors, while supplies last.
9. the north face wawona camping tent
If you're car camping and want the lap of luxury, The North Face Wawona 6 is our new overall winner in our Best Camping Tents guide.
This tent is tall enough to stand up in. You can store all your gear out of the rain in here. And unlike a lot of car camping tents out there, this one is weather-proof.
For the Labor Day sale only, it’s 30% off. This is the first deal we’ve seen and the best price we’ve seen on this North Face tent.
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6-PERSON
10. neoair xlite nxt
If it’s time to get a warmer sleeping pad, you’re in luck.
The winner of best overall sleeping pad in our Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads guide, the new Therm-A-Rest NeoAir NXT is thick, surprisingly lightweight, and the warmest its ever been, too. With an r-value for insulation of 4.5, it’s leagues above most sleeping pads.
It's 25% off, which is pretty impressive given how high in demand this pad has been. We've had trouble finding it in stores in the last year, so this is good chance to snag one for yourself at a discount.
Sale lasts until September 4th. Applies to small to extra long lengths as well as wide and rectangular sizes.
11. REI Magma sleeping bag
If you know you need a warmer sleeping bag for the Fall season, this is a good time to grab yourself a great deal on a bag that will last a long time.
A rare 30% off the winner in our Best Sleeping Bags guide for best budget bag, the Magma uses the same high quality lightweight materials as more expensive brands. We were impressed by the value of these bags. Sale applies to men’s and women’s bags in 15F and 30F options.
MEN'S
WOMEN'S
12. Black diamond spot 400
25% off our winner for longest lasting battery headlamp in our Best Headlamp in our Best Headlamps guide. This headlamp is bright, lightweight, long-battery-ed, and easy to use.
The Spot has consistently been a winner in our Best Headlamps guide for years. It’s reliable, easy to use and bright. It’s also available in a number of colors.
As days are getting shorter, this is a good time to get a headlamp if your old one is not bright enough.
13. REI Half Dome SL 2 tent
30% off this best-selling tent and winner in our Best Backpacking Tents story AND our Best Camping Tents story, it's incredibly easy to set up and sturdy. We like that this tent is spacious enough for car camping but lightweight enough for backpacking. When one item can do things well, it makes the outdoors more accessible.
Sale also applies to the 3-person version, the Half Dome SL 3 Tent.
Deal ends September 4th.
14. PATAGONIA DOWN JACKET
30% off the Patagonia Down jacket, the Overall Winner in our Best Down Jacket story. As one of our favorite pieces of gear, you can also read our in-depth, long-term review on the Patagonia Down Sweater.
This is the best deal we’re expecting to see before it gets cold, so it’s a good time to snag one.
It is made Responsible Down and the most sustainable materials of any down jacket on the market, this jacket comes with Patagonia’s Ironclad guarantee and repairs for life. Sale applies to hooded and jacket versions in various colors and sizes.
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WOMEN'S
15. hoka anacapa mid
The first deal we’ve seen on the Hoka Anacapa Mid GTX, the winner in our Best Lightweight Hiking Boots guide. These comfortable boots are waterproof, lightweight, and incredibly comfortable.
The way the sale is set up is a little confusing. You can get the deal in one two ways:
19% off + 20% off for the REI Labor Day Sale with Code LABORDAY23.
35% off in the (non-outlet) part of REI’s website.
Find the size and color you need and figure out which has the best price.
MEN'S
WOMEN'S
16. Yeti Tundra
A rare 20% off on the overall winner in our Best Camping Coolers guide, this bear-proof cooler retains ice for 10 days.
This wheeled version makes it easier to carry a cooler full of ice and drinks longer distances, such as for walk-in campsites or picnic areas. Based on tracking deals on this cooler for the past 3 years, we are unlikely to see another deal on Yeti products like this until the end of the summer.
Use code 20% off Yeti with code YETI23
