Labor Day celebrates the social and economic achievements of the American worker. As the informal end of summer, it also marks a transition for seasonal inventories of clothing and outdoors gear, so there are lots of Labor Day deals. Here鈥檚 how you can save money while supporting American workers, the American economy, and buying high-quality American products.

Updated September 2: It’s Labor Day. We’ve checked all the deals and prices in our list. Many of these deals will likely expire late tonight.

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Mountain Safety Research produces all of the field water purification gear for the United States Army. That requires that the company maintain the most sophisticated water lab in the country, which it also uses to develop, test, and validate water filters for civilian consumers. The lab is so unique in its capability that other water filter brands actually contract out their own testing to MSR, while others include in their small print a if it’s to come out of their products as clean as they claim.

Unlike competitors, MSR also only produces filters that stop flowing water when they lose the ability to remove pathogens, so there鈥檚 no chance you鈥檒l ever drink contaminated water if you use an MSR filter, which are all made right there in Seattle, under the same roof as that lab.

Our Pick: MSR Guardian Water Purifier

REI is including a bunch of MSR filters in this sale, all for 25 percent off. They鈥檙e all good, but a standout is the Guardian, a large filter capable of removing even chemicals and viruses from water, so is what you need if you鈥檙e planning a trip to the developing world.

Walk out of the water lab, through the water filter production line, and you鈥檒l get to MSR鈥檚 stove factory. MSR is owned by the same parent company as Therm-a-Rest: Cascade Designs. All MSR stoves are made right there in Seattle, and every single one of them is subject to thorough testing by an actual American adult before they鈥檙e boxed and shipped to you. That doesn鈥檛 just mean they鈥檒l work the first time you light one up, but also keep working even in cold weather, even at high elevations.

REI is offering 25 percent off all MSR liquid fuel stoves. Liquid fuels work much better than gas fuels in cold temperatures because you use a pump to create pressure within the canisters. Some models can also run on a variety of fuels, which makes them uniquely useful on international adventures where you may be unable to source fuel canisters.

Our Pick: MSR Whisperlite Universal Stove

The Whisperlite is the original liquid fuel backpacking stove, and still one of the highest performing options. It鈥檚 currently reduced from $200 to $150. Not bad for the last stove you’ll ever buy.

Probably the hardest thing to make in America right now is clothing. It鈥檚 incredibly difficult to compete on price with foreign sweatshops while complying with our country鈥檚 pay, benefits, safety, and ethical standards. It鈥檚 even harder to make technical clothing here because most fabric technologies are produced in those foreign sweatshops, and many of the brands that make those technologies only sell their wares in extremely large volumes.

It鈥檚 notable that NW Alpine has been making all its high-tech performance clothing in Oregon since Bill Amos founded the company in 2010. And while all of its fabrics aren鈥檛 American-sourced, its new range of Fortis base layers is. And those are 20 percent off until September 2.

Our Pick: NW Alpine Fortis Base Layers

The big innovation with Fortis is the incorporation of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibers in its nylon-blend fabric. That means you get all the sweat-wicking properties of a lightweight base layer, but with a massive additional dose of abrasion resistance and longevity. They feel incredibly soft after a run through the washing machine and dryer, too.

Even though many tech fabrics are produced abroad, their underlying technologies are often developed in America. Forloh gets around the barrier to fabric technology access by hunting down the latest innovations while they’re still in the lab, signing exclusive rights to them for a few years, then working with American factories to develop the ability to use them.

The result is standout pieces that function in totally unique ways. The brand’s American-made rain gear? It has a higher moisture vapor transmission rate than anything else out there, plus a proprietary method for applying Durable Water Repellent coating that won’t wear off.

Forloh’s sale runs through September 3. Everything is 20 percent off.

Our Picks: 补苍诲听

(The 20% discount is shown at checkout.) Forloh’s down insulation pieces are extremely breathable. The pants they designed just for me are also extraordinarily durable.

Cascade Designs is still privately owned by the families of the former Boeing engineers who founded Therm-a-Rest in 1972. And all Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads are still made in Seattle. Making stuff there is what enables the company to offer its famous lifetime warranty, which is remarkable for products that must remain airtight, while being dragged up mountains, down rivers, and through the woods.

REI is offering 25 percent off across all Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads. They鈥檙e all good, but if I had to pick some to highlight they鈥檇 be the NeoAir XTherm NXT, which remains the standard for mountaineers who need a reliable, highly insulated pad.

Our Pick: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT Sleeping Pad

Born Outdoor Bedrolls Are 10% Off鈥攚ith Code FALL10

I鈥檝e been sleeping on a large Therm-a-Rest MondoKing 3D off and on this summer鈥攊nside a Born Outdoor Badger Bed 25 bedroll. It’s the brainchild of Army veteran Stuart Born, who wanted to create a more comfortable way to enjoy a night outdoors. The Badger Bed wraps an ultra-comfy sleeping pad inside a rugged shell, then uses that to house sheets and a down quilt, too.

The whole thing rolls up into a waterproof duffle bag, which is designed to be carried exposed on top of a 4×4 or in the bed of a pickup truck. That鈥檚 good, because these systems are massive. Unroll one, and you鈥檒l find a water and a puncture-proof shell that wraps the pad on the bottom and sides. It also holds the quilt in place with toggles. Zip the water and wind-resistant-top sheet up, and you鈥檒l be relatively protected from weather, while enjoying lots of room to roll around.

Our Pick: Badger Bed 25 Sierra Bedroll Bundle聽

Stuart and his family make Badger Beds just outside Boulder, Colorado, and they鈥檙e currently offering 10 percent off sitewide by entering the code FALL10 at checkout.

Bozeman, Montana-based GoFastCampers disrupted the camper space in 2017 when it brought to market the lightest, strongest, most affordable camper ever made. At the time it was the only camper that was safe to carry in the back of popular mid-size pickups like the Toyota Tacoma. And even on larger trucks, a GFC remains the only camper strong enough to stand up to washboard and wheeling. The company does all its manufacturing in Bozeman, offering full-time (with benefits) jobs that pay the highest starting salary of any manufacturer in the northern Rockies. And it only asks employees to work four-day weeks so they have time to use the free campers they receive as part of their compensation.

Early versions of the GFC proved incredibly popular, but the radically simple nature of the product caused some frustrations with parts like vents and latches. GFC listened to its customers and across its line of campers, bed caps, and rooftop tents earlier this year, while also reducing weight, increasing comfort, and adding even more strength. And now, it鈥檚 making those upgrades available to existing customers too, so they don鈥檛 have to buy a whole new camper to take advantage of improvements they asked for.

Parts like tent bodies, latches, lighting kits and more are at 10 to 20 percent discounts.

Our Pick: Complete Upgrade Camper Upgrade Bundles

The real savings can be found in , which are discounted as much as $914.

Having sweaty feet sucks. And the way to avoid that is by wearing merino wool socks. But unethical sweatshop labor and highly polluting international shipping suck even worse. Luckily, Darn Tough makes all its merino wool socks in Vermont.

REI is offering 25 percent off all Darn Tough socks through September 2nd. You can鈥檛 go wrong with any of them.

Our Pick: Darn Tough Crew Lightweight Socks

I鈥檓 a big fan of the mushrooms and pigs on the 鈥渢ruffle hog鈥� casual sock pattern, which is reduced by $6 to $18 a pair.

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Labor Day is summer鈥檚 last gasp鈥攁 glorious three-day opportunity for adventure and fun in the sun before fall takes hold. What better way to celebrate the end of one season and the beginning of another than by getting a serious deal on the outdoor gear you need? But you don鈥檛 want to waste your time examining every Labor Day Sale to hit the internet, so I鈥檝e done the hard work for you. After scouring the hundreds of deals at , I鈥檝e found some of my most trusted gear that鈥檚 discounted right now. I’ve also added some picks from ,

Updated September 2: It’s Labor Day. Many of these deals will end tonight. I’ve checked the deals in the post to make sure they’re still live and added several new deals to the list, including a Suunto watch and an REI Flex Lite Air Chair.

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I used cheap, plastic gallon jugs of water for years while car camping, but the Dometic Go Hydration Jug helped me see the light and eliminate one more instance of single-use plastic from my life. I named them as top items in my guide to sleeping in your vehicle. Wes Siler also mentioned these in a piece on camping with running water. This version holds 11 liters of water, which has proved to be enough for a family of four on a weekend camping trip. Pair it with their Rechargeable Water Faucet (also on sale) for a truly civilized hydration experience.

Oatmeal? Soup? Ramen? Fried rice? Name your favorite meal, this double-wall vacuum insulated 鈥渢o go container鈥� will keep it warm for hours, so you can pack something tasty for the trail (or the office) and skip the bars and squished sandwiches. This made our list of great food thermoses.

REI鈥檚 Flash is a deal at full price, and an absolute steal at 40% off. I鈥檝e had one for two years now and have trusted it in the worst thunderstorms the Southern Appalachians can throw at me in that time. The 2.5-layer jacket is fully seam-sealed and loaded with the same features you find on more expensive options, like pit zips, a comfy brushed inner collar for next-to-skin softness, and plenty of stretch in the fabric for when you鈥檙e moving quickly through the storm.

You could get a cheap headlamp, or you could get this great headlamp for cheap. The Spot throws 400 lumens on max power and has a super handy red light night vision mode. As for power, choose between regular AAA or rechargeable batteries. I like this headlamp so much, I own three of them.

I get to take a lot of guided backcountry trips, and the majority of the time, we鈥檙e sleeping in the MSR Hubba Hubba 2. The fact that multiple backcountry guides rely on this tent, day in day out, tells you everything you need to know. (It’s also .) It鈥檚 not the lightest two-person shelter on the market (2 lbs 14 oz), but it鈥檚 easy to set up, has plenty of room for two full-sized adults, and is built from a durable 20-denier ripstop that will last. Personally, I like the ample headroom and multiple mesh pockets for all my gadgets.

I鈥檝e used the 9 Peak Pro to chart everything from backcountry skiing laps to my daily gym workout, and I鈥檝e loved this watch in every scenario. It has a large face, soy can actually see read maps if you need to navigate, and a healthy battery life that lasts for days if you鈥檙e using GPS sporadically.

I always had a hard time running in zero drop shoes because most lack enough cushion for my tender feet. But Altra鈥檚 Lone Peak offers the benefits of zero drop construction, but with plenty of cushion in the heel and forefoot so you don鈥檛 feel like you鈥檙e barefoot. The wide toe box and aggressive outsoles make these kicks ideal for rough trails. This deal is also featured in our .

I put a Decked system in the bed of my truck, which means I can鈥檛 throw mountain bikes over the tailgate. The Epos 2 attaches and detaches from my hitch on the fly and is versatile enough to handle everything from 65-pound ebikes to 20-inch BMX whips. And it folds up tight for storage and can be transported to and from the garage easily thanks to the wheels.

I rode a Topstone Carbon everyday for three months while training for a 150-mile gravel ride, and then pedaled the thing for 10 hours straight during said race. My favorite thing about this bike? The Kingpin suspension, which soaks up just enough chatter from gravel roads to keep you comfy during long rides.

The Growler Deluxe is a relatively new addition to my car camping kit (I raved about it in July), but I鈥檓 loving the results as it鈥檚 eliminated the need for those pesky green propane bottles. One Growler holds the same amount of fuel as five single-use canisters, and its case has a rigid lid, turning it into a handy side table for my beer.

Most of my mountain bike rides are backcountry affairs where I keep the wheels on the ground and just want lightweight, breathable protection for my noggin. But sometimes I get sendy at the local jump park and feel better with a full-face covering my money-maker. Bell鈥檚 Super gives you the option for both, with a face guard that clips on and off as needed. I like it so much I bought an extra one for my son.

It might sound weird, but I keep a Flash Cooking System in my truck so I can make cocoa for my kids after a ski day, or coffee for myself after an impromptu night in the woods. The fuel and stove pack into the cook pot, making it easy to store, the ignitor works every time (even after years of use), and it can boil a liter of water in about three minutes. We’ve recommended it as a great option for many years.

Not to brag, but I have many bike shoes in my quiver, but when I鈥檓 clipping in, I reach for the SPD-compatible Expedition over all others. I make this choice because it鈥檚 comfy enough for the occasional hike-a-bike on mountain bike rides, while still offering a secure fit that you can dial in (literally) thanks to the BOA lacing system. It鈥檚 my go to for XC and gravel rides.

My wife is addicted to fanny packs, but this is the only one in her quiver that can actually handle rugged adventure duty. It鈥檚 built from a recycled ripstop with a DWR finish, so you can throw it around or hike in the rain without having to worry about the contents inside. It made our list of the Best Fanny Packs, as well.

Winters where I live in the Southern Appalachians are cold, wet, and muddy, which is why I鈥檝e become reliant on the Mountain 600 Leaf GTX, which is a completely waterproof leather boot built to handle the worst conditions. But I鈥檓 not gonna lie; I wear these boots around town as much as I do on the trails because they鈥檙e so damn good looking.

You like to cuddle? Cause Kelty鈥檚 Love Seat was built for two. Add a blanket and perch this double chair next to a fire and you鈥檝e got all the ingredients for car camping romance. It鈥檚 heavy (15+ pounds) so you鈥檙e not gonna take it backpacking and it will take up some space in your trunk, but this chair has been a great addition to my car camping kit, and for many 国产吃瓜黑料 gear testers, including our own Jakob Schiller, who included it in his roundup of gear that makes camping way better.

Update: As of Sept. 2, this appears to be out of stock. We’re leaving it in just in case it comes back in stock.

Car camping, sitting on the sidelines of soccer games, tailgating鈥hese are just a few of the situations where I like to whip up the Flex Lite chair. It鈥檚 compact, easy to set up and stash away, and comfy enough to handle long sessions by the fire. I even pack this chair on my handlebars when I鈥檓 bikepacking.

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