The REI Labor Day Sale brings significant markdowns on outdoor essentials, with many of the steepest discounts landing on the retailer’s own house brand, REI Co-op. Beyond that, shoppers can find price cuts on well-known names such as Mountain Hardwear, Nemo Equipment, Big Agnes, and Coleman. Additional savings are available through competing events at Backcountry and other specialty retailers, covering tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cookware, and apparel.
Among the featured highlights, the REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent with footprint drops to EUR 170, a savings of EUR 113. The REI Co-op Magma 30 Down Trail Quilt, an ultralight sleeping option, is available for EUR 212, down EUR 70. For puffer jackets, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody sees one of the largest discounts at EUR 171, marked down EUR 172. Backpackers can pick up the MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Backpacking Stove for EUR 55, a EUR 18 reduction, while the Insta360 X5 360 Camera is priced at EUR 399, saving EUR 73.
Tent Deals Worth Considering
The REI Co-op Half Dome 2 stands out as a strong budget pick for two-person backpacking. It sets up quickly, holds up well on the trail, and fits two people with gear. The included footprint adds protection when camping over rocky terrain.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2 Bikepacking Tent is listed at EUR 419, a EUR 139 discount. This version features shorter pole segments designed for easier transport on a bike, along with subdued colors. The tent remains lightweight, simple to pitch, and spacious enough for backcountry comfort, and it offers an optional awning setup using trekking poles or sticks.
The Nemo Dragonfly Osmo 2P Backpacking Tent is available for EUR 354, down EUR 119. It provides generous interior space for its weight, with ample mesh at the top for ventilation on warm nights. Its Osmo fabric, a nylon and polyester blend, absorbs less water than a pure nylon rainfly. For hardware upgrades, the MSR Groundhog Stakes six-pack is priced at EUR 22, a EUR 8 savings, offering strong yet lightweight anchoring in varied terrain.
Deals on Outdoor Clothing
With cooler months approaching, the sale is a solid opportunity to refresh base layers and mid layers. The Smartwool Classic Merino Base Layer Top is available for EUR 52, a EUR 56 discount. Made from 100 percent merino wool, its looser cut allows it to double as a long-sleeve shirt during shoulder seasons while maintaining comfort against the skin.
Shoppers browsing the sale can reference outdoor gear guides covering tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacking tents, merino wool, and base layers to compare options across categories. The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody, at EUR 172 off, represents the deepest single discount noted among the featured items.
