The best early outdoor deals from the REI Labor Day sale

PLUS: Watch your own live nature show with the Birdfy Nest Duo.

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Labor Day is around the corner, and we’ve rounded up the best early deals we’ve found on outdoor gear from REI, home improvement tools, kitchen gadgets, and a great gaming headset. We’ve also updated our guides to the best laptops and Google Pixel phones, and our review of Green Chef meal kits. Plus, watch baby birds hatch in real time with the new Birdfy Nest Duo smart nesting box.

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The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale   By Scott Gilbertson   Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale. READ MORE

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