REI's Labor Day Sale starts today + 20% off coupons! Wahoo! 😍🙌

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Hi Friends!

We hope your August is going well! It's been a busy month with all of our staff heading out into the mountains on various backpacking trips. We're feeling inspired and our hearts and camera cards are full.

We're working on some brand new guides and tutorials for you now. In the meantime, make sure to check out our list of the Best Deals at REI's Labor Day Sale. It's a great opportunity to save some money if you need to pick up anything for the upcoming cool fall conditions.

As always, thanks for following, and make sure to hit us up on social media.

- CleverHiker Team

A backpacker sipping coffee with a view of Three Fingered Jack

The REI Labor Day Sale Starts Today!

Summer may be coming to an end, but it’s not all bad! With the changing seasons comes great deals on outdoor gear, cooler temperatures, less bugs, and less crowds. There’s still plenty of time left to get some adventures in before snow hits. And REI’s Labor Day Sale, which runs from August 27th to September 6th, is the perfect time to get your hands on the gear you’ve been eyeing. In addition to deep discounts, REI members also receive an extra 20% off one outlet item with coupon code: EXTRA20.

To make it easier to find the good stuff, we also scoured the sale and narrowed down a list of 20 Great Deals at REI's Labor Day Sale. Enjoy!

The ULA Circuit backpack in front of a craggy mountain

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A backpacker wearing the REI 650 Down Jacket in a foggy mountain scene.

GEAR PICK OF THE WEEK

REI 650 Down 2.0 Jacket

Down jackets are lightweight, packable, and highly efficient at trapping body heat. For those reasons, they’ve become our favorite pieces of clothing for hiking and everyday wear. The REI 650 Down Jacket 2.0 (Men’s / Women’s) is exceptionally light, comfortable, and versatile for layering. If you don't already have a down jacket to keep you cozy as fall weather sets in, now's the time to pick one up since these already affordable jackets are 30% at of REI's Labor Day Sale.

See how the 650 Down stacks up against the competition on our Best Down Jackets list.

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