The Best Deals for Backpackers from the REI Labor Day Sale

Just because summer backpacking season is coming to a close doesn’t mean that it’s time to stop thinking about gear. Did you wear something out this summer? Is your gear no longer serving your needs? Are you feeling “treat yourself” vibes?

The REI Labor Day Sale is the answer to all your gear needs and we’ve curated some of the best deals for backpackers!

Continue reading to learn more about the REI Labor Day Sale, written by Kimberly Fetherston.

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Keimberly Fetherston

I'm Kimberly, or Dex if you meet me on trail. I hiked the AT in 2023 and then moved to the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge mountains. When I'm not hiking I'm writing, baking, and planning my next adventure.

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Clothing and gear can be treated with a 0.5% permethrin spray, sold under names including Sawyer, Insect Shield and Ranger Ready.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion offers the longest protection windows on test — up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks — and its creamy, low-odor formula goes on smooth and dries quickly.