Our guide to REI’s Labor Day Sale 2024
Deals we found on Treeline Review vetted award winning gear
Labor Day is hands-down one of the best times to get outdoor gear on discount at REI and this year, it’s even more true than ever. There are thousands of discounts on REI’s Labor Day Sale—and we scanned them all to find Treeline-vetted gear items we recommend worth your attention.
As stores look to clear shelf space for winter gear, this is the time to score on summer gear items from camping to backpacking to water sports and bike gear. Last year’s snow sports item will be on steep discount. REI and other brands are transitioning to PFAS-free before regulations go into effect at the end of the year—which means you can find things like rain jackets, ski gear, and tents up 50+% off.
In addition to the heap of sale items, REI is offering 20% off one full-priced item and 20% off one outlet item. It’s the perfect time to snag big ticket items like the burly Arc’teryx Beta LT rain jacket (in our Best Lightweight Rain Jackets review) or On Cloudmonster road running shoes that rarely go on sale.
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We pored over the catalog and scanned the sale for the best finds. These are the best deals from this year’s Labor Day, all items that Treeline writers and reviewers love and recommend.
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Top REI Labor Day Sale Outdoor Gear we Recommend
The North Face Wawona 6 Camping Tent
The Wawona 6 is like a luxury home for your campsite, with ample space for the whole family. It’s our best overall winner in our review of the Best Camping Tents. It has over 86 square feet of floor space, a massive vestibule, and plenty of height for standing room inside. It’s durable and sturdy and has plenty of pockets for storage. At 40% off, this is one of the best deals we’ve seen on a solid tent like this.
Garmin InReach Mini 2 Satellite Messenger
The Garmin InReach Mini 2 is a go-to for us—a crucial piece of safety gear worth taking on any backcountry adventure. It’s the overall winner in our Best Satellite Messenger and Personal Locator Beacons review and has a new in-depth review. It’s feature-packed with two-way texting, a satellite-powered SOS button, and great battery life.
Nathan Pinnacle 12 Running Vest
A good vest is essential for long runs, and the Nathan Pinnacle is one of our top choices and a winner in our Best Running Hydration Vests review. The Pinnacle is ideal for runners who like to carry a reservoir for water rather than bottles. At 12.5 ounces, it’s reasonably light, especially for being decked out with pockets—a whole 13 of them. As one of the more expensive vests we recommend (and it's worth it!), this is a good time to pick it up if you've been waiting for a sale.
Thule T2 Pro X
It’s not often that large hardgoods like Thule bike racks go on sale. Our overall winner in our review of The Best Bike Racks for Cars, the Thule T2 Pro X is a versatile and durable tray rack. It’s 20% off during the sale, and we think this is likely one of the best deals you’ll find on a quality rack like this.
REI Magma Sleeping Bag
The Magma sleeping bag is a favorite among Treeline testers and one of the winners in our Best Sleeping Bags review. The 15-degree bag weighs just over 2 pounds and comes in a variety of sizes with different widths and lengths. It’s stuffed with 850-fill power down that’s treated with a hydrophobic coating. It’s already one of our favorite bags for its value, and it’s an even better buy at 30% off. The same also applies to their ultralight quilt.
ExPed MegaMat Duo 10
The Exped MegaMat Duo 10 is our winner for Best Couples mattress in our Best Camping Mattresses review and a favorite for couples who don’t want to pack two separate pads. It’s self-inflating and super comfortable, making camp life look easy and plush. It also includes a nice layer of insulation for an extra barrier between your back and the cold ground. Exped mattresses are 25% off during the sale, including the extra-insulated and thicker MegaMat Max 15.
La Sportiva Jackal II Trail Running Shoes
The La Sportiva Jackal II is the overall winner in our Best Men's Trail Running Shoes upgrade pick for our Best Women’s Trail Running Shoes, and an excellent choice for runners going long distances on rough trails. At 25% off, that brings these shoes down to a price comparable to other running shoes while still boasting awesome features like a rock plate and grippy tread.
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
The Spot 400 is a reliable companion on nights at camp and dawn patrols on dark trails. It’s a comfortable headlamp with excellent battery life that works well in weather from clear to stormy. At 400 lumens, it’s brighter than many other headlamps with similar weights and battery life. This winner in our Best Headlamps review is 25% off during the sale (along with a heap of other Black Diamond hardgoods).
Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 Camping Tent
The Mineral King 3 is a Swiss army knife of tents and a favorite among Treeline testers. It’s a winner in our Best Camping Tents review thanks to that versatility, easy set-up, and excellent waterproofing. The ample stargazing mesh on the tent body and dual vestibules are just the cherries on top of an already excellent design. This is one of the best deals we’ve seen on a quality tent like this.
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Ultralight Tent
Big Agnes has dialed the Copper Spur HV UL2 to near perfection for backpackers looking for a lightweight but still fully-featured double-wall tent. With a trail weight under 3 pounds, this freestanding 2-person tent is ideal for all but the most ultralight missions and is one of the winners in our Best Backpacking Tents review and our Best Bikepacking Tents guide. It includes features like dual doors and vestibules, vents in the rain fly to mitigate condensation, and gear lofts to stash essentials at night.
mountain hardwear crater lake Sun Hoodie
A sun hoodie is nearly a necessity for anyone who spends a lot of time on the water, in the high alpine, or anywhere where the sun is hard to hide from. We love the Crater Lake especially for climbing, thanks to the light, stretchy, and super durable 50+ UPF fabric. It’s a winner in our Best Sun Shirts review.
la sportiva nucleo ii Hiking Boots
One of the best hiking boots we’ve ever tested and the overall winner in our Best Lightweight Hiking Boots story. They excel at balance and stability offering lots of ankle support. They balance breathability and waterproofing well, excellent traction without adding too much weight. TheWe go into details about why we like these boots in our. Get these boots at a 50% discount during the sale.
Brooks 3 Pocket Sports Bra
This high-coverage sports bra is a winner in both our best AA-D and D+ sports bras reviews. It’s a great high-impact option for smaller-chested folks, and for those with more weight to support, this is a versatile medium-impact bra. The integrated pockets are great for storing small items like car keys or energy gels when you're out without a pack, and the high coverage means you can really move in this bra without any worry of slip-ups. The 3 Pocket Sports Bra (and other Brooks bras) is 30% off.
REI Swiftland Running Shorts
We reviewed the Swiftland shorts in both our Best Men’s Running Shorts and Best Women’s Running Shorts stories. They’re great shorts and already a great value at full price. But during the sale they’ll be 30% off (along with all other REI-brand apparel). The wide waistband is comfortable and the light fabric keeps chafing at bay. A small pocket on the back of the waistband is great for stashing small items.
