I grew up hiking in the mountains of Scotland and a long-distance backpacking trip across Lapland when I was teenager secured my love of walking. I moved to the Rocky Mountains in my twenties where I explored big mountains for over a decade and I've hiked all over the world, from Europe to Asia. So needless to say, REI's annual Labor Day sale is one of my favorite events.
Each fall, the retail giant slashes the prices on some of the best gear around, which makes it possible for day hikers, thru-hikers and backpackers on various budgets to get their hands on high-tech gear without breaking the bank and revitalize their kit for the coming year.
