REI's Labor Day sale is running until 7 September 2026, offering discounts across clothing, footwear and outdoor equipment for camping and hiking. The event matters for anyone stocking up on gear ahead of the autumn outdoor season, as it combines standard sale pricing with additional membership perks that can offset the cost of joining the retailer's co-op.

REI members can apply an extra 20% off a single outlet item using the code LABORDAY26, and lifetime membership costs just $30, which some discounted items can effectively cover. The Verge highlights Darn Tough socks at 25% off, praised for their fit and lifetime warranty against wear and damage, alongside other previously featured deals including the Garmin InReach Mini 3 Plus, REI's Siesta Hooded 20 sleeping bag, a JBL Charge 6 speaker, camping stoves from MSR and JetBoil, a Zippo hand warmer, the Half Dome 2 tent and a Kelty Low Loveseat chair.