The best backpacker deals at the REI Labor Day Sale

JJust because summer backpacking season is coming to an end doesn’t mean you don’t have to think about your gear anymore. Have you worn out something this summer? Is your gear no longer meeting your needs? Feel like treating yourself?

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

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The best deals at the REI Labor Day Sale

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

Special Offer $244.29 (Reg. $349)

• Weight: 3 pounds 15 ounces
• Living spaceArea: 3.2 m²

The perfect tent for two backpackers, the REI Co-op Half DomeSL 2+ offers enough room 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 room to store gear inside or out.

30% off the REI Co-op Magma 15 sleeping bag

Special Offer $300.30 (Regularly $429.00)

• Weight: 2 pounds – 2 pounds 11.5 ounces
• Fill: Water-repellent goose down with 850 fill power

Warm enough for off-season travel and light enough to throw in your sleeping bag without worry, the Magma 15 is a unisex sleeping bag with size options for everyone. With a redesigned shape, the new Magma 15 is available in nine different sizes that adapt to body shape and movement.

25% off the Nemo Hornet OSMO ultralight 2-person tent

Special offer: $322.39 (instead of $429.95)

• Weight: 2 pounds 1 ounce
• Living space: 27.5 m²

The new Nemo Hornet OSMO is one of the lightest semi-freestanding 2-person tents on the market and offers 4x better water repellency than previous NEMO Hornet tents. The fabric is made from PFAS-free recycled yarns and is covered by the NEMO lifetime guarantee.

25% off Altra Lone Peak 8 for Men | Women

Special offer: $104.99 (instead of $140.00)

• Weight: 1lb 5.40oz (Men) | 1lb 2.3oz (Women)
• Traps: 0mm

The Altra Lone Peak 8 is a favorite among long-distance hikers for good reason. It retains the classic Lone Peak shape and Altra’s iconic zero drop. The biggest change in the new shoe is an updated ripstop mesh on the upper, which makes the shoe more abrasion resistant.

22% discount on Garmin Forerunner 265

Special offer: $349.99 (instead of $450.00)

• Weight: 1.66 ounces
• Battery life: 13 days (smartwatch mode) | (20 hours) GPS mode

The Forerunner 265 is an all-round GPS watch that can track sleep, distance and elevation, estimate your VO2 max, provide workout recommendations and more. It also looks sleek enough to wear every day. The Forerunner 265 can also connect to your phone so you can read text messages, make and receive calls and stream music from your favorite music app.

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

Special Offer $38.39 (Regularly $54.95)

• Weight: 9.7 oz (Men) | 7.50 oz (women)
• UPF rating: 50

This midweight layer is an updated fan-favorite synthetic base layer that feels soft against the skin while providing warmth and moisture-wicking properties. The shoulder seams are set forward to eliminate chafing from pack straps, making this a great addition to any hiker’s kit.

25% off La Sportiva Bushido III Men | Women

Special offer: $108.69 (instead of $145.00)

• Weight: 1 pound 5 ounces (men) | 1 pound 1 ounce (women)
• Traps: 6mm

If you’re looking for a trail running shoe with good grip that can handle any terrain, look no further than the Bushido III. Featuring La Sportiva’s FriXion Red dual-component outsole, these shoes offer grip on all types of terrain, from New England rock slabs to New Mexico sandbars. La Sportiva recommends going half a size larger than a regular trail running shoe, as these run small.

25% off the Kelty Cosmic 20 sleeping bag (men, regular)

Special offer: $119.89 (instead of $159.95)

• Weight: 2 pounds 7 ounces
• Fill: Down with 550 fill power

Kelty’s trapezoidal baffles are designed to keep insulation where it’s needed, preventing the down from shifting during the night and creating cold spots. The Cosmic also features an internal storage pocket to keep your phone, headlamp or water filter handy and warm at night.

25% off the Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp

Special offer: $37.99 (instead of $49.95)

• Weight: 2.7 ounces
• Maximum beam distance: 100m

The Spot 400 can be powered by 3 AAA batteries or Black Diamond’s 1500mAh rechargeable battery (not included), making it a versatile option for long-distance hikers. With three beam modes, a strobe option, a red night vision light, and a lock to prevent accidental battery drain, this tiny headlamp isn’t lacking in features.

25% off the Jetboil Flash Cooking System

Special Offer: $97.39 (Regular: $129.95)

• Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average cooking time (1L): 3 minutes 20 seconds

The Jetboil Flash Cooking System combines the necessary parts of camping cooking into one simple system. The insulated shell keeps food and drinks hotter for longer and requires less fuel to rehydrate the food in the pot. The pot is also large enough to fit the stove and a 100g fuel cartridge (not included).

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

• Weight: 2lbs 13oz – 2lbs 15oz (Men) | 2lbs 11oz – 2lbs 13oz (Women)
• Number of pockets: 6 plus main compartment

Fully featured internal frame packs, Exos and Eja are Osprey’s lightweight workhorses, designed for long distance hikes. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, the pack features trekking pole holders, ice axe loops, a removable brain and more. This pack carries everything you need for a long distance hike with ease.

25% discount on the Therm-a-rest NeoAir XLITE NXT sleeping mat

Special offer: $157.39 (instead of $209.95)

• Weight: 12 ounces-1 pound 1 ounce
• R-value: 4.3

At 3 inches thick, the NeoAir XLite NXT lifts you off the ground, isolating you from the floor and keeping you comfortable. Thanks to the redesigned interior specifically engineered to reduce noise, there’s also no more crunching of a potato chip bag, so you and other nearby campers can enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

40% off the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 tent

Special offer: $329.89 (instead of $549.95)

• Weight: 2 pounds 14 ounces
• Living space: 29ft²

The MSR Hubba Hubba 2 is a true rectangle: there’s no taper at the feet, so you and your tentmate have room to stretch out, stash gear, and sit upright comfortably, with 40 inches of headroom. The tent can be set up without the rainfly, so you can enjoy the night sky through the top mesh for stargazing.

25% off the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter System

Special offer: $30.69 (instead of $40.95)

• Weight: 3 ounces
• output: 1.7L per minute

The Sawyer Squeeze is a favorite among long-distance hikers for good reason. It’s a lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use water filter. It’s compatible with the included pouches, Smartwater bottles, or any other bottle or bladder with a 28mm thread. If you’d rather use a bladder, inline adapters are also included so you can connect it to your hose and filter directly from your bladder.

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

Special offer: $149.89 (instead of $199.95)

• Weight: 3lb 8.3oz-3lb 11.4oz (Men) | 3lb 7.70z-3lb 8.3oz
• Number of pockets: 6 plus main compartment

A free-floating suspension and adjustable Toso length with a wraparound frame ensure Gregory packs are comfortable to wear even with a heavy load. The packs feature large hipbelt pockets to stash your phone, snacks or other essentials, as well as an included sunglasses loop to keep sun protection close at hand.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, don’t worry! There are many more deals available at the REI Labor Day Sale through September 2nd.

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Additionally, REI Co-op members save an additional 20% on one item at the REI Outlet from August 23 to September 2. Use coupon code SAVEOUTLET at checkout. Terms and conditions can be found at REI.com/coupon

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