The first week of September is usually flooded with deals. Whether it's Labor Day sales or back to school — it's a great time to scoop up discounts on just about anything.

I take advantage of Labor Day sales to stock up on clothes for next summer and the upcoming colder months. Some of my favorite discounts right now come from the REI Labor Day sale. REI is one of my go-to retailers for deals on major brands.

For example, right now REI has over 300 Patagonia apparel/accessories on sale from $15. The sale includes summer clearance items like t-shirts and trucker hats as well as plenty of items for fall, including insulated jackets and fleece hoodies.

I don't own any Arc'teryx gear, but the Tom's Guide fitness team swears by the brand and right now REI has over 100 Arc'teryx items on sale

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