The 21 best Labor Day sales for camping and hiking (2021): REI, Backcountry, etc.

Autumn is a A good time to go out. The leaves in Vermont are changing colors, and the hot summer temperatures in West Texas are easing-just a little bit -. In almost every part of the United States, it is pleasant to set up a tent or hike in the fall. Just make sure that your bed is comfortable and your feet are properly taken care of when you step on the trail.

Some of our favorite retailers, including King with Remote areas, A Labor Day promotion is being held to help you keep warm, dry, and plenty of food, because mercury and leaves are beginning to fall.If you need some ideas on what to buy, don’t forget to check our buying guide Best camping equipment, this Best tent,as well as Best camping stove. Looking for a deeper discount?We collected our favorite Labor Day Offer with Labor Day mattress sales here.

Update on September 6: We deleted some sold-out deals, but added some.

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Clothing sale

The warmth per ounce of goose down is better than that of synthetic insulating materials, and its volume is smaller. It would be nice if it wasn’t that expensive. REI’s private label jackets are very cheap even at retail prices and are now being discounted.The female version is Here at the same price.

Merino wool will not feel itchy or clammy on your forehead like synthetic fleece, and the lightweight fabric of SmartWool is still warm enough for hiking in the snow in winter. Whenever the weather is cold, from cities to mountains, this is my first choice beanie.

Even for a day hike in most climates, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat. Even in temperate conditions, soaking can cause hypothermia.Rainier is ours Favorite budget raincoat And tucked it tightly into his left pocket.Check The men’s version is here.

Each WrightSock has two layers, the inner layer and the outer layer slide to reduce blisters. Synthetic fibers are thinner and smaller.Have Other versions and lengths, too. I like WrightSocks and use CoolMesh IIs for mountain climbing.

Wool socks can absorb moisture and have no peculiar smell. When hiking in cold weather, I always bring a third pair of socks to sleep as a spare for my other two pairs of socks, which are always thick wool Darn Toughs.this Men’s Edition Also available.

On sunny days, light yellow can help keep the hair tied back and protect the neck and chest. This one is light in weight, will not overheat you, and is rated UPF 50.It’s also on sale Remote areas. View more of our favorites Sun protection clothing here.

Camping and hiking discounts

If you are in a bear country, you need to cook far away from your tent, seal your food in a bear-proof container, and then throw it far away. This storage is enough food for about four days.Also sold Remote areas.

The mirror compass is a bit heavier than the basic compass, but with higher accuracy. MC-2 is my favorite full-featured compass. With adjustable declination and goniometers (used to measure slope), you never need to upgrade your compass.

If you find yourself in a terrible situation, the signal mirror is used to broadcast your location to rescue the plane. Just aim it at the airplane through the hole in the center. In addition, you can always use mirrors to meet more mundane needs.

I gave my classic highest score Guide to the best reusable water bottleI have been using it for nearly four years and it is still as good as new, except for some very slight scratches on the powder-coated surface.

If you are a backpacker, Grayl is very easy to operate, which means you don’t need to pack a separate filter and water bottle. It takes less than one minute to filter 99.999% of common viruses, bacteria and protozoa cysts in remote areas from water and sediments.

Put sleeping bags and clothes in one of them to make some space. The straps squeeze out the air, and the entire bag is compressed into a small ball. Just don’t store compressed things for a long time.

Synthetic sleeping bags dry out more easily than goose down.This is rated as optimistic at 30 degrees Fahrenheit; it is Also sold on REI. You may also need a sleeping pad.superior Therm-a-Rest Z Lite SOL The price is 34 US dollars, 12 US dollars off.

The real beauty of car camping instead of backpacking is that you can bring the right coffee set without sweating. Tell you not to drink instant coffee, but bring your best whole beans for a decent cup of real coffee.Pick up one Hario Skerton Pro manual coffee grinder ($47) When you are doing it.

This stove includes an 800 ml cooking pot, which is sized for a hiker and weighs only 12 ounces. Jetpower isobutane/propane fuel tanks are everywhere in the United States and Canada.

Wear a lighting lamp on your forehead to free your hands for setting up a tent in the dark or packing for a pre-dawn departure. This waterproof grade is IPX8, can withstand immersion in water, and uses three replaceable AAA batteries to supply power.

The Eagle Creek bag is treated with a waterproof polyethylene coating to withstand showers when you are out. There is also a backpack-style shoulder strap, in case you are tired of holding it.

Climbing, cycling and skiing specials

When someone asks for recommendations for seat belts suitable for indoor rock climbing or outdoor sports routes, I will point them to the solution. It has good padding and is comfortable to hang for long periods of time. In addition, Black Diamond is known for its build quality.Men’s version is Sell ​​at the same price.

These are ideal beginner rock climbing shoes because the toes are not too sharp and downward. Many experienced climbers also like this special shoe type, which is suitable for routes that require a lot of smearing or surface contact between the sole and the sloping rock.this Female version Limited sale, priced at 74 US dollars (25 US dollars off).

Smith’s ChromaPop lens technology Make the colors pop when you need good contrast to improve visibility, such as in low light, foggy skiing conditions, or mountain climbing. Bubble-shaped goggles with good ventilation like this are also less prone to fogging.

Upgrade your cheap plastic fenders to these sturdy aluminum fenders. Installation takes a little time, but the coverage of these is very wide. You don’t have to worry about the tires lifting off road surface water and applying moist skunk stripes up and down your back or on the faces of people riding behind you.

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