What to Buy at Backcountry’s Labor Day Sale
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Backcountry’s Labor Day sale runs through September 7, so if you’re thinking of goinghiking,camping, orbikingthis fall, it’s a good time to pick up the clothing and gear you’ll need. Items from many outdoor brands we love (including Patagonia, Smartwool, Altra, and Osprey) are up to 60 percent off.
Below, I’ve found the very best deals in the sale on outdoor clothing and gear, especially focusing on clothing for the upcoming fall and winter months as well as camping and biking gear that’ll still be useful when the weather warms up again in 2027. I spotted our best overallwater bottleon sale, alongside some of our favorite trail runners, fleeces, and beach bags. The North Face’s iconic Nuptse is on sale in both men’s and women’s sizes, as are a number of excellent hiking backpacks. And by the way, REI has a competingLabor Day salethat’s also worth checking out.
Deals I personally think are the best
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Buy your winter jacket ahead of time.
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A very good (but usually also very expensive) bike helmet.
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A fantastic ultralight backpacking tent with room for two.
Clothing, shoes, and accessories
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This deal on Smartwool hiking socks is better than REI’scompeting discounton Darn Toughs.
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You’ll hang up your heavyhiking bootsforever after trying Altra’s Lone Peak trail sneakers.
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Most of the Patagonia stuff on sale has already sold out in most sizes, but this puffy vest remains in stock for now.
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As does this useful full-zip fleece.
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Or here’s a vintage-looking Columbia fleece for under $50.
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The classic puffer jacket that has remained in fashion for 30 years is half off.
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I think this Mountain Hardwear jacket is really nice and could easily be worn in the city.
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Outdoor Research makes great waterproof gear, and this year-round rain jacket (that’s not too heavy) is under $150 right now.
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We can probably expect it to be sunny all September, so here’s a hat in case you have any end-of-season hikes planned.
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Bogg’s big rubber carryalls are awesome for thebeachor pretty much any other outdoor outing.
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If you prefer canvas, this more classic beach bag is also on sale.
Hiking and camping gear
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Trekking poles don’t get much more lightweight (yet stable) than this.
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The very bestwater bottle.
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Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series Medical Kit
Peace of mind for under $20.
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For shortish backpacking expeditions, a 48-liter bag from Osprey is a reliable choice.
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For slightly longer missions, I own this trekking backpack in an appealing banana yellow and think it’s great.
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Or if you’re moving fast and light, a small but worthy discount on Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s 40-liter ultralight backpack.
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Nemo Dragonfly OSMO Tent: 2-Person, 3-Season
Speaking of ultralight backpacking, I spotted two fan-favorite tents on sale, including this surprisingly roomy Nemo.
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 XL Tent: 2-Person, 3-Season
Only slightly more expensive is this Big Agnes option, which was recently crowned ourbest lightweighttent.
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This is an excellent price for a duck-down sleeping bag. (And you can read my guide to the differences between down and synthetic fillhere.)
Biking and climbing gear
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POC Ventral Air MIPS Helmet
A highly recommended bike helmet forhot heads.
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Smith Bobcat ChromaPop Sunglasses
Reduce glare when you’re road racing.
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Take $50 off this usually pricey Garmin taillight (with radar built in to keep track of traffic you can’t see).
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Experts told me this multitool is a must forbikepackers.
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Evoc Bike Travel Bag
And if you’re flying to your bikepacking destination, you’ll need this bag.
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