Between plane tickets and hotel stays, travel is expensive enough, so why not save some money on your travel essentials? Thankfully some of our favorite brands are dropping their prices for the end of summer. Whether you're prepping for your next trip or just stocking up on goodies for future adventures, here are 5 sales you should take advantage of this Labor Day Weekend.

Old Navy

Arguably the reigning monarch of holiday sales, Old Navy is offering 50% off all jeans, dresses and tees from Thursday to Monday. Simple styles and quality materials, these clothes are perfect for the stylish traveler building a base wardrobe of clothing essentials.

REI

Gear up for your next outdoor adventure at REI's sale. Save big through the entire weekend on backpacks, tents, bikes, and clothes from some of your favorite brands. Our favorite deals include 25% off all Arc'teryx gear and up to 40% off on Chacos and Tevas shoes and sandals.

Nordstrom

Looking for discounts on more higher-end clothes? Nordstrom has you covered. Their annual End of Summer sale will see clothing up to 40% off on select styles, from August 30 until September 8. Getting a new coat for winter travels might be a good excuse to peruse this sale, but you'll probably come away with more clothes just because.

Cupshe

Summer may be coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere but it's just starting down south. So pick up some swimwear from Cupshe for an extra 50% off. Whether you're planning a winter trip to the Caribbean or making your way to New Zealand in January, you'll want to be prepared.

Fossil

Snag a smartwatch to track your steps and the time when you hop over to a new time zone at Fossil. Their Labor Day sale is slashing prices on touchscreen and hybrid smartwatches so you can track all your activity on the road in style.