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+I've never been exactly sure when the dog days of summer are, but where I live it's scorching. It feels like dog days. My dogs refuse to come out of the shade, does that count? Still, Fall will come. Eventually. And right now we have some good deals on outdoor gear so you can stock up for those dreamy cool fall weekends. End of summer has always been the best time to stock up on hiking and climbing year, and this year is no different, Covid-19 or not.
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+More of an indoor enthusiast? That's okay, we have some good deals on laptops, robot vacuums, even a counter top garden setup. Everything you need to stay comfortably entertained in an air conditioned bubble.
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+### Hiking, Camping, Outdoor Gear
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+Outdoor enthusiasts it's that time of year. Backcountry.com kicks off its annual end of summer sale this weekend with some good deals for those looking to stock up on gear for next year, or, for those us who've been indoors waiting on Fall, more adventures later this year. Here's a few of the best deals on our favorite outdoor gear.
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+- **[ALPS Mountaineering Highlands 2 2-Person 4-Season Tent for $245 ($105 off)](https://fave.co/2Xc2G1M){: rel=nofollow}:** This spacious two-person tent is good for any season. At 7 pounds it's not the lightest, but split between two hikers it's doable and looks to provide plenty of room for two, plus gear.
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+- **[Gregory Stout 30L Backpack for $110 ($20 off)](https://fave.co/2P79utp){: rel=nofollow}:** It's not a huge discount, but this pack is incredibly comfortable at any price. I own and love a slightly larger version that's my go-to pack for hiking, climbing, and traveling.
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+- **[TNF Borealis 28L Backpack $53 ($36 off)](https://fave.co/30g4s4e){: rel=nofollow}:** This North Face backpack is aimed more at city commutes and college students, but if you're looking for something that's versatile enough for a day hike and commute this one fits the bill.
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+- **[Deuter Speed Lite 12L pack](https://fave.co/2XbC3dC){: rel=nofollow}:** I have a slightly larger Deuter day pack and the suspension system is so comfortable I regularly load it down with way more than the recommend weight and have yet to have a problem. 
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+- **[Women's Chaco Z/Cloud Sandal](https://fave.co/312jxW7){: rel=nofollow}:** Chaco's Z Cloud sandals are great for everyday where, they're considerably softer to walk in than traditional Chacos. The price varies by size and color. The men's Z Cloud classic—which has a toe strap—are [also on sale](https://fave.co/2D1Kq4o){: rel=nofollow}.
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+- **[Timbuk2 Classic 9 Messenger Bag](https://fave.co/3fdXuB0){: rel=nofollow}:** It's called the classic for a reason. There was time when this seemed like the only shoulder bag you saw, and for good reason, it's well-made, comfortable, and dare we say, handsome?
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+- **[Black Diamond Climbing Gear](https://fave.co/2XgXbix){: rel=nofollow}:** There's too much here to call out individually, but if you need some new Black Diamond cams, helmets, harnesses, carabiners, or any other climbing gear it's all on sale. Discounts range from 15-50 percent. 
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+### Laptops, TVs, and Countertop Gardens
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+Fear not indoor enthusiasts there's plenty of stuff for you too. From phones to hard drives to cameras, there's plenty of toys for the indoor-bound.
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+- **[Samsung Galaxy 13.3" 4K Chromebook for $800 ($200 off)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/zENE6){: rel=nofollow}:** Our favorite high-end Samsung Galaxy Chromebook ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-chromebook/)) is on sale. The 4K screen is incredibly sharp, and 8-gigabytes of RAM paired with an Intel i5 processor mean you're unlikely to experience any slow downs. 
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+- **[OnePlus 7 Pro 256GB for $500 ($200 off)](https://fave.co/33f08UO){: rel=nofollow}:** This is a good deal on a premium phone ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-7-pro/)). One odd detail: it's a Sprint-branded OnePlus, but it is unlocked so you should be able use it on Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T, but not Verizon. Also note that it's back ordered, but should ship in 7-10 days. 
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+- **[AeroGarden Goodful Harvest Slim Countertop Garden Kit for $80 ($110 off)](https://fave.co/3hMIlrY){: rel=nofollow}:** If you don't have outdoor space, but still want to start a garden the AeroGarden is a great way to do it. Gear team writer Louryn Strampe has the slightly larger version of this and recommends it with one caveat, be prepared to deal with a LOT of herbs.
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+- **[WD EasyStory 5TB Portable Hard Drive for $90 ($90 off)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/gj1Z9){: rel=nofollow}:** If you aren't regularly backing up your data, grab this drive and check out our new [guide to backing up your digital life](https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-back-up-your-digital-life/). 
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+- **[Neato Robotics D4 Robot Vacuum for $329 ($100 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Neato-Robotics-Connected-Guided-Featuring/dp/B07GCGVNLM/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}:** Our favorite mid-range robot vacuum, the Neato Robotics D4 (8/10 WIRED Recommends) is one sale this weekend. It gives Roomba a run for its money at a fraction of the price. Our only complaint is that battery life could be better. This deal is also [available at Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/RB5zN){: rel=nofollow}.
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+- **[LG 55" OLED CX Series 4K UHD TV with HDR for $1,700 ($300 off)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/565bD){: rel=nofollow}:** LG OLED TVs are fantastic, if pricey. You get rich blacks and excellent color contrast, perfect for film noir or darker scenes in The Mandolorian. If you've got TV buying questions, be sure to [check out our buying guide](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-tvs/).
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+- **[Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 for $60 ($30 off)](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/WnyqO){: rel=nofollow}:** Polaroid's OneStep 2 ([6/10 WIRED Review](https://www.wired.com/2017/09/review-polaroid-originals-onestep-2/)) has been replaced by the Polaroid Now ([7/10 WIRED Review](https://www.wired.com/review/polaroid-now/)), but it's still a good buy, especially at this price. Film isn't the cheapest, and we've had a few bad batches, but it's still good, old-school photo fun.