The best Labor Day sales on towels, cookware, travel gear and more | Shopping

Our Place’s six-in-one multicooker is ideal for city dwellers with limited counter space. “If you’re deciding between a rice cooker, a slow cooker or a pressure cooker, this combines all those capabilities into one appliance,” writes Filter contributor Kiki Aranita in our roundup of the very best rice cookers. Although it wasn’t the most intuitive of the models we tested, it did whip up brown rice in an impressive 20 minutes.

We’ve recommended Caraway’s cookware for its nonstick properties and Instagram-friendly aesthetic, all in a nontoxic construction. Recently, Karen Yuan, a Filter commissioning editor, tried its new 3 qt pan, which she said produced “possibly the easiest onion saute I’ve ever done”, during testing. For a cleaner way to cook, grab Caraway’s comprehensive Clean Start Bundle, a 39-piece cookware set including ceramic pots and pans, bakeware, food storage and cutting boards for $705 off.

Our Place makes pans that not only perform *chef’s kiss*, but are also free of harmful Pfas chemicals. Our testers from Drexel Food Lab crowned the Titanium Always Pan Pro king for its “combination of lightweight handling, impressive nonstick performance and genuinely useful design”, and it is now 43% off in the smaller, 8.5in model.

Le Creuset hardly needs an introduction thanks to its heirloom-level quality that withstands decades of enthusiastic cooking. “Like all Le Creuset pans, it holds heat well and distributes it evenly, and moves from stove to oven to table effortlessly,” said Julia Skinner, a Filter contributor and kitchen expert. Simmer hearty soups, stews and more for 20% off.

If your kitchen is looking a little cluttered, score a solid 20% off this cooking expert-approved air fryer that bakes, broils and roasts. It’s even a favorite around the Guardian’s newsroom: “It allowed me to sear, pressure-cook and air-fry my food without having to buy loads of extra equipment, and it was much quicker than using the oven,” writes Sammy Gecsoyler, a Guardian news reporter.

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. has become synonymous with billowing locks previously reserved for pricey salon visits, and our testing proves it deserves the rep. When reviewer Juno DeMelo pitted it against a similar model from Shark, she found it to be more convenient, better for curling and complete with a more comprehensive selection of attachments. Grab it at 20% off, its lowest-ever tracked price.

For a quick-drying bath towel that offers “high-end minimalism”, Onsen’s waffle-textured towel does the trick, especially with its 20% sitewide discount from 27 August to 7 September. “If you’re interested in a crisp towel with a sturdy and rough-spun feel, this towel will be right up your alley,” noted Chan.

Cut down on plastic and* take great care of your hair? That can be on your 2026 bingo card for 20% off. Guardian fashion and lifestyle editor Morwenna Ferrier is a fan of this sustainable and strand-strengthening shampoo bar: “Partly because the one I use is sulphate-free, and partly because you can use it to the very end, unlike a bottle. And when you fly, it’s one less liquid to squeeze through security.”

As the air outside and in your home turns dry, so too can your airways. This cool misting option features many of the elements Chan appreciates in a humidifier: a top-fill design to reduce spills, a dimmable control panel for a more restful sleep environment and an extended run time for all-night comfort. It’s now 25% off – just in time for cold and flu season.

There’s no jumpscare quite like the feeling of ice-cold air against your skin after a shower that’s just cocooned you in warmth. Smooth the transition to the real world with a towel bundle that Chan appreciated for its “spa-like” and dense material that glides across skin, after testing over a dozen. They are typically a splurge, but Brooklinen has discounted them 12% for a set of four from 27 August to 3 September.

An earthy, jute-style rug is a fabulous way to bring a touch of the outdoors inside or cozy up your sunroom. That’s exactly what you get with this machine-washable option, which Megan Reynolds, a contributor, describes in her rug-buying guide as having “the look of jute minus the scratchiness of the real thing”.

Tired of waking up with an achy back? Level up your sleeping situation with this medium-firm, pressure-relieving mattress that’s on sale until 15 September. “I have a Purple mattress. I love the darn thing; it’s not like anything you’ve ever experienced with a mattress before, you basically float on top of it,” according to the sleep entrepreneur Rockwell Shah.

My home consists predominantly of Mrs Meyer’s cleaning products, from aromatic hand soaps to versatile multi-surface cleaner that at once cleans and imparts a fresh scent. Now that it’s 23% off, I’m eager to restock the hand soaps around my house with this 33oz refill container that’ll allow me to limit my single-use plastic consumption.

When reviewer John Brandon put the Bissell PowerClean stick vacuum head to head against a pricier Dyson counterpart, he noticed Bissell’s superior suction was more capable of handling dry messes, from rice to granola. Now $100 off, it’s an even smarter steal for keeping your floors guest-ready.

When we polled parents to find out about the best gifts for school-aged kids, Crayola Model Magic topped our list. “Blake enjoys creating shapes and figures using all different colors. He loves that he can let his creation air dry and put it in a display in his room,” said the parent of a four-and-a half-year-old. Now at 22% off, the white version of this modeling clay will allow them to use their imagination and fine motor skills to create artwork they can be proud of.

For Guardian beauty columnist Sali Hughes, Origins’ tinted oil-free moisturizer is a solid option if “you either can’t be bothered to apply foundation in the heat or prefer a fresher look at this time of year.” While it’s only available in one shade at Sephora, Origins’ site offers a wider range. Add it to cart for 25% off.

This hair serum impressed Sali Hughes, a Guardian beauty columnist, who praised its lemony scent and lightweight formula. “I haven’t once dried my hair without it and there’s no going back. It is – and I say this very carefully – one of the best hair products I have ever used,” she writes. Right now, you can grab it for 20% off with code JVNLOVE.

Whether you’re team carry-on or looking to tote an entire wardrobe abroad, our favorite compression packing cubes are your answer – especially when discounted by 30%. “I was able to fit another pair of joggers or a light jacket, in addition to my testing load of clothes, while saving about half an inch with compression,” said reviewer Les Shu. “For the quality and performance you get at this price, these cubes are a great value.

“When the weather makes me reluctantly switch to leggings, my go-to pair is this style from Nike. They’re constructed with a mid-weight fabric that, while thick enough to keep my legs warm, still feels breathable,” writes Filter editorial coordinator Lauren Gould in her guide to the best winter running essentials. Prepare for the colder months ahead and grab these for 33% off.

Aside from my passport, my most important travel necessity is my Monos carry-on. At once durable enough to withstand mid-flight jostling, and compressive enough to pack an obscene amount of stuff, it’s the carry-on that makes a packed day of traveling manageable. Get it for 15% off with code TRAVEL1.

Camping magically becomes “glamping” when you have got collapsible cooking gear to make a decadent bowl of noodles to enjoy under a sky full of stars. “The lid can be used like a sieve to pour out excess liquid when cooking pasta, plus these pots double up well as basins to do your washing-up in,” an experienced camper told us.

Jon Chan, a Filter contributor, is willing to bet that these socks are tougher than the ones currently in your drawer. This mighty pair withstood his rigorous testing, which included walking 150,000 steps, “poking them with a flathead screwdriver and trying to tear them apart with my bare hands”. If you do manage to destroy a pair, they will ship you a new pair for free – a claim we have tested and verified

“It’s the type of product that you buy once, quite literally with a lifetime guarantee,” Chan said.

Between its double-wall insulation to keep drinks ice-cold or piping hot, convenient carry handle and ability to withstand daily jostling, there’s not much more you could want in a reusable water bottle. Grab the white colorway – now 20% off – for your commute, workout class or someone on your holiday gifting list.

Don’t let anyone tell you it’s too late in the season to take your drinking and dining al fresco. Stay armed with your favorite iced beverages and fresh snacks with one of our favorite coolers, now a cool 25% off and its second-to-lowest price ever. “This is a sturdy cool box, easily strong enough to double as a seat if needed, and it comes with a five-year guarantee,” said tester Linda Geddes.

If noise-cancelling audio gear is not quite your jam, listen to your favorite tunes with our favorite premium open-ear earbuds for $100 off. The secret behind their superior sound quality, according to Ryan Waniata, a tester, is a “blend of Bose’s legendary physics wizardry with a novel coil frame that creates a custom clip-on grip [that] expertly targets your eardrums”.

Tune out the world and immerse yourself in your favorite playlists and podcasts with these tech editor-approved headphones. With their impressive noise cancelling properties, immersive spatial audio, generous 32-hour battery life, ability to cut distracting background noise and lightweight design, they’re a commuter or gym-goer’s dream, according to consumer technology editor Samuel Gibbs’ review.

For a fraction of the price and all the bells and whistles to keep you active and hitting your goals rain, shine or snow, you can’t beat the Garmin Forerunner 165, which hardly ever leaves the wrist of Gould, a runner and our editorial coordinator (who owns the pricier version that lets you download music). It also earned top marks in testing by the Guardian’s consumer tech editor, Samuel Gibbs, for its high-end design and tracking metrics, making its current 20%-off deal feel extra tempting.

When the Guardian’s consumer tech editor, Samuel Gibbs, put the Venu smartwatch to the test, he noted its bright and crisp display, lightweight and stylish construction, intuitive app controls and “world-class fitness features”. Grab the latest edition of the expert-approved smartwatch for 35% off, the cheapest we’ve ever seen it.

“The Studio Pro are without doubt the best-sounding Beats headphones to date,” writes Gibbs. Music to the ears of iOS and Android users alike, these headphones, which have solid spatial audio for watching films and clear quality for making calls, are now $100 off.

“You don’t need captions; you need better speakers. And for most people, the easiest, fastest, most affordable option is a simple soundbar,” writes tech journalist Ryan Waniata, who’s been testing different models for ten years and counting.

One of our recommendations is Sonos’ Arc Ultra, an audio speaker to enhance your TV’s sound, which he says “can also be expanded with other Sonos gear for a multi-room sound or surround sound,” and is now on sale for 18% off.

Shopping for kids can feel impossible (just ask my toddler who wants nothing but also everything at the same time). Somehow, this screen-free audio player for stories and songs happens to please even the pickiest of children while also serving as a bedtime wind-down tool any frazzled parent will appreciate. Make toddler birthday or holiday shopping that much easier with this 32%-off deal.