Funny thing about summer: On the one hand, you’re outdoors more than any other time, so in theory you should arrive at Labor Day in your best shape of the year. On the other hand, though you’ve been scoffing down barbecue, ice cream and various fried starches for the past three months and fall finds you wanting to gear up for, and tone up on, the best hiking and biking season of the year. That’s where Patagonia’s Labor Day deals come in. I like the authentic but relatable vibe of its products, which aim for a customer base well above schlubbery but well south of snobbery; eco-conscious but not tree-huggingly cliche. One problem, though: Its stuff ain’t cheap.
Luckily, this weekend brings some big, big markdowns on some of Patagonia’s most coveted pieces. Though not trumpeted as a “Labor Day Sale” per se, the retailer’s “Web Specials” this time of year are a bounty of inter-seasonal steals on everything from fleeces and climbing pants to winter outerwear and backpacks, to name just a few crowd-pleasing categories.
And oh yeah: You’ll get free shipping on all orders over $99. You know, if you spend that much. Which you totally should — it’ll buy you years and years of hiking, biking and camping comfort and style.
What’s so funny ’bout peace, love and genius branding? Seriously, even if your adventures don’t take you further than your backyard, there’s a deal with your name on it.
(Patagonia)
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