The Best Deals for Backpackers from the REI Labor Day Sale

Just because summer backpacking season is coming to a close doesn’t mean that it’s time to stop thinking about gear. Did you wear something out this summer? Is your gear no longer serving your needs? Are you feeling “treat yourself” vibes?

The REI Labor Day Sale is the answer to all your gear needs and we’ve curated some of the best deals for backpackers!

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 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale

25% off Altra Lone Peak 8 Men’s | Women’s

Sale $104.99 (Reg. $140.00)

• Weight: 1lb 5.40z (men’s) | 1lb 2.3 oz (women’s)
• Drop: 0mm

A thru-hiker fan favorite for a reason, the Altra Lone Peak 8 keeps the classic Lone Peak shape and Altra’s iconic zero-drop. The biggest change with the new shoe is an updated rip-stop mesh on the upper, making the shoe more abrasion resistant.

30% off REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint

Sale $244.29 (Reg. $349)

• Weight: 3lbs 15oz
• Floor Area: 33.75 ft² 

The perfect tent for two backpackers, the REI Co-op Half DomeSL 2+ offers enough space for two people (and maybe a furry friend) to sleep comfortably. With two huge vestibules and two doors, the tent is easy to access and there’s plenty of space to stash gear inside or out.

30% off REI Co-op Magma 15 Sleeping Bag

Sale $300.30 (Reg. $429.00)

• Weight: 2lb-2lb 11.5oz
• Fill: 850 fill-power water-resistant goose down

Warm enough for shoulder season trips and light enough to throw in your bag without a second thought, the Magma 15 is a unisex sleeping bag with size options for everyone. With a redesigned shape, the new Magma 15 comes in nine different sizes designed to contour to how bodies are shaped and move.

25% off Nemo Hornet OSMO Ultralight 2P Tent

Sale $322.39 (Reg. $429.95)

• Weight: 2lbs 1oz
• Floor Area: 27.5 ft²

One of the lightest semi-freestanding 2-person tents available, the new Nemo Hornet OSMO offers 4x better water repellency than previous NEMO Hornet tents. The fabric is made from PFAS-free recycled yarns and is backed by the NEMO Lifetime Warranty.

22% off Garmin Forerunner 265

Sale $349.99 (Reg. $450.00)

• Weight: 1.66oz
• Battery Life: 13 days (smartwatch mode) | (20 hours) GPS mode

A do-it-all GPS watch that can track sleep, distance, altitude, estimate your VO2 Max, provide workout recommendations, and more, the Forerunner 265 also looks sleek enough for daily wear. The Forerunner 265 can also connect to your phone allowing you to check texts, answer and make calls, and stream music from your favorite music app.

30% off REI Co-op Midweight L/S Baselayer Crew Men’s | Women’s

Sale $38.39 (Reg. $54.95)

• Weight: 9.7 oz (men’s) | 7.50z (women’s)
• UPF Rating: 50

An updated fan-favorite synthetic baselayer, this midweight layering piece is soft against the skin but provides warmth and wicking. The shoulder seams are set forward to prevent pack straps from rubbing, making this an excellent addition to any hiker’s gear list.

25% off La Sportiva Bushido III Men’s | Women’s

Sale $108.69 (Reg. $145.00)

• Weight: 1lb 5oz (men’s) | 1lb 1oz (women’s)
• Drop: 6mm

If you’re looking for a grippy trail runner that can handle any terrain, look no further than the Bushido III. With La Sportiva’s FriXion Red bi-compound outsoles, these shoes will provide traction on anything from New England’s rock slabs to New Mexico’s sandy washes. La Sportiva suggests that you go up half a size from your typical trail runner as they run small.

25% Off Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag (Men’s Regular)

Sale $119.89 (Reg. $159.95)

• Weight: 2lbs 7oz
• Fill: 550-fill-power down

Kelty’s trapezoidal baffles are designed to keep insulation where you need it, preventing down from shifting during the night and creating cold spots. The Cosmic also includes an internal stash pocket to keep your phone, headlamp, or water filter close at hand and warm during the night.

25% off Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Sale $37.99 (Reg. $49.95)

• Weight: 2.7 oz
• Maximum Beam Distance: 100m

The Spot 400 can run on 3AAA batteries or Black Diamond’s 1500 mAh rechargeable battery (not included) making it a versatile option for thru-hikers. With three beam modes, a strobe option, a night-vision red light, and a lock to prevent accidental battery drains, there is no shortage of features packed into this tiny headlamp.

25% off Jetboil Flash Cooking System

Sale $97.39 (Reg. $129.95)

• Weight: 13.1 oz
• Average Boil Time (1L): 3 minutes 20 seconds

The Jetboil Flash Cooking System combines the necessary parts of camp cooking into one easy system. With an insulated cozy, meals and drinks stay hotter for longer, requiring less fuel to rehydrate meals in the pot. The pot is also big enough to store the stove and a 100g fuel canister (not included) inside.

25% off Osprey Exos 58 (Men’s) | Eja 58 (Women’s)

• Weight: 2lbs 13oz- 2lbs 15oz (men’s) | 2lbs 11oz- 2lbs 13oz (women’s)
• Number of Pockets: 6 plus the main compartment

A fully featured, internal frame pack, the Exos and Eja are Osprey’s lightweight workhorses suitable for long thru-hikes. The pack is adaptable for a variety of conditions, with trekking pole holders, ice axe loops, a removable brain, and more. This pack carries all that you’ll need for a thru-hike with ease.

25% off Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLITE NXT Sleeping Pad

Sale $157.39 (Reg. $209.95)

• Weight: 12oz-1lb 1oz
• R-Value: 4.3

At 3 inches thick, the NeoAir XLite NXT gets you off the ground, insulates you from it, and keeps you comfortable. With a redesigned interior specifically to reduce noise, there’s no more crinkly bag of potato chip sound either allowing you and other campers nearby to get a good night’s rest.

40% off MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Tent

Sale $329.89 (Reg. $549.95)

• Weight: 2lbs 14oz
• Floor Area: 29ft²

The MSR Hubba Hubba 2 is a true rectangle: there’s no taper at the feet, giving you and your tent-mate space to stretch out, stash gear, and sit up easily with 40 inches of headroom. The tent can be pitched without the rain fly, allowing you to enjoy the night sky through the top star-gazing mesh.

25% off Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System

Sale $30.69 (Reg. $40.95)

• Weight: 3oz
• Output: 1.7L per minute

A thru-hiker favorite for a reason, the Sawyer Squeeze is a lightweight, reliable, easy-to-use water filter. It’s compatible with the included bags, Smartwater bottles, or any other bottle or bladder with a 28mm thread. If you prefer to use a water bladder, it also includes in-line adapters allowing you to attach it to your hose and filter directly from your bladder.

25% off Gregory Zulu 45 (Men’s) | Jade 43 (Women’s)

Sale $149.89 (Reg. $199.95)

• Weight: 3lb 8.3oz-3lb 11.4oz (men’s) | 3lb 7.70z-3lb 8.3 oz
• Number of Pockets: 6 plus the main compartment

A free-floating suspension and customizable toso length with a perimeter frame make Gregory packs comfortable to carry, even with heavy loads.  The packs offer large hip belt pockets perfect for stowing your phone, snacks, or other essentials and an included sunglasses loop to keep sun protection handy.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, don’t worry! There are so many other deals available through the REI Labor Day sale now through September 2nd.

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In addition, REI Co-op Members save an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item from August 23 – September 2. Use coupon code SAVEOUTLET at checkout. For terms and conditions, visit REI.com/coupon 

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