The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale

Key Points:

• The REI Half Dome 2 is highlighted as the best budget two-person backpacking tent, noted for its sturdiness, quick setup, and included footprint, while the Big Agnes Copper Spur series is praised as the top freestanding ultralight tent, especially the bike-packing model for its design and color options.
• Outdoor clothing deals feature Smartwool's 100% merino base layers as top picks for cooler weather, with REI Outlet offering discontinued but valuable merino layers at discounted prices, alongside Fjällräven Vidda Pro trousers known for durability and ventilation.
• Camping stove recommendations include MSR's PocketRocket Deluxe for its fuel efficiency and wind resistance, Jetboil's Stash and Flash systems for lightweight and compact cooking, and MSR's WhisperLite Universal for fuel flexibility, with additional options for two-burner stoves and Coleman models for sturdiness and ease of use.
• Water filtration deals highlight MSR's Gravity Autoflow for group use with a high flow rate and the MSR Guardian pump filter for filtering viruses and ease of maintenance, suitable for challenging water sources and international travel.
• Sleeping bag deals emphasize the Bishop Pass 15 for warmth-to-weight ratio, REI's Magma line for value and fit options, and specialized quilts like Nemo's Pulse for lightweight performance, with additional recommendations for car camping and children’s sleeping bags.