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#patagonia

When Ellis and Scotty Harry welcomed their second child, Bennett, in September 2024, they knew they wanted to celebrate by doing something memorable-and maybe just a little ambitious. They were also staring down a long Pacific Northwest winter with a toddler and a newborn, which made the idea of flying south especially tempting. "We wanted to go somewhere warm but still mountainous," says Ellis. "We love a beach vacation, but after a week, we're ready to move on. Chile gave us summer in February and the dramatic landscapes we crave."

As we soak up the last days of August, we can't help but think about what winter jacket we're buying. Thanks to all the Labor Day sales happening right now, it's a great time to stock up on cold-weather necessities and layering pieces, like quarter-zip sweaters and quilted jackets, for a fraction of their original price. One that you won't want to miss is REI's killer Labor Day sale, which features up to 30 percent off best-selling pieces