The 55 Best Deals From REI’s July 4 Outdoor Gear Sale (2025)

The 4th of July is over, however the REI offers proceed. The REI 4th of July sale is a good time to get a deal on climbing, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This yr, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth gross sales on prime manufacturers at Backcountry and Public Lands.

We check tenting and climbing gear all yr spherical right here at WIRED, and these REI offers are on gear we have examined and authorized. There’s one thing right here for practically all our favourite summer season actions—tents, stoves, sleeping baggage, and loads of out of doors attire.

In case you’re unsure what you want, remember to take a look at our guides to outdoor gear, just like the Best Backpacking Tents, Best Sleeping Bags, Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Best Rain Jackets, Best Merino Wool Clothes, and Best Binoculars.

Up to date July 5, 2025: We have added a deal on a Cannondale ebike, Patagonia Nano Puff jacket, a number of merino wool t-shirts and socks, the Garmin Forerunner 265, a number of rain jackets, and our favourite automobile tenting sleeping bag.

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Remember to try our guides to the best rain jackets, the best merino wool, and how to layer your clothes to remain comfortable in any climate.

This deal is barely on one colour (Redtail Rust for males and Oxide Purple for the ladies) and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom value we have seen for considered one of our favorite hiking rain jackets.

I’ve final yr’s model of this jacket. The taped seams and welded development maintain wind and moisture at bay, and the aspect zip vents run all the best way from the hem to the bicep, providing nice air flow once you’re shifting (they’re additionally helpful for getting at stuff within the pockets of your mid layers).

I do not love my Houdini, however I discover it extraordinarily helpful. It packs right down to in regards to the dimension of a tennis ball, it is gentle, and it will cease the wind and shed a lightweight rain, which has earned it a everlasting spot in my day climbing equipment. Nonetheless, as my editor writes in our rain jacket guide, “it rustles, it is not too breathable, and I really feel like I am sporting a plastic bag.” Word that this deal is barely obtainable on choose colours.

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The Rainier is our favorite budget rain jacket, particularly so on sale. The Rainier makes use of high-quality three-layer, seam-taped, laminate waterproofing (a rarity at this value), and the DWR coating is non-fluorinated (no PFAS). It has options like venting pit zips, a weatherproof heart zip, and options an adjustable, packable hood.

This can be a traditional rain jacket. Go tenting in Oregon within the rain, and you will find everybody standing round of their an identical Betas. The AR (for “all-round”) is the beefiest of Arc’teryx’s Beta jackets. The mixture of 40-denier material (with 80D bolstered areas) and Gore-Tex Professional 3L membrane make this not simply extremely waterproof, however very sturdy as properly. This deal is restricted to at least one colour and goes quick.

This North Face fleece jacket options in our upcoming information to mid-layers. The stretchy, recycled midweight fleece is ideal for cool mornings and evenings within the shoulder seasons. It provides a very good vary of movement, although the sleeves are elastic, which some folks won’t like. I like this fleece, although, as a result of it is not overly technical wanting, you may put on it round city or when belaying.

The Rab Cinder Phantom is our favourite rain jacket for biking. It solves virtually all my points with rain gear—it is extremely gentle (3.3 ounces/114 grams for a medium), stuffs right down to in regards to the dimension of a tennis ball, and is someway surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to ultimately moist out, however it takes fairly a downpour.

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When the climate will get down properly beneath freezing, and the wind makes your cheeks burn, that is the jacket I flip to. With a base layer on the backside, a wool sweater over that, then this jacket, I used to be toasty heat strolling within the early morning chill of winter (normally –10 Fahrenheit in January). The shell is light-weight (20D) Pertex ripstop nylon that is properly windproof and water resistant. For some purpose, solely the ladies’s jacket is on sale.

Patagonia’s Nano Puff is beloved by everybody who lives locations that do not even have winter. Simply kidding. Type of. I dwell in northern Wisconsin and the window of time the place this jacket is beneficial is brief, however it’s a pleasant possibility for cool fall days. In case you do want one thing hotter, try our puffer jacket guide.

In case you dwell in a chilly local weather, even when it is not fairly Canada, you want this shirt. It is your traditional, ultrawarm wool shirt. Sorry, shirt jacket. No matter it’s, it is heat, cozy, and comfortable. Do not let the wool scare you, it is not itchy.

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The best midweight base layer we’ve tested, this Smartwool shirt is ideal for cold spring and fall mornings. It is comfy, although tending to be looser becoming, which is one thing to remember when layering. The heavy-duty seams (learn: sturdier, longer lasting) do not rub, and sit off the shoulder for extra consolation when sporting a pack. At 87 % merino wool (blended with nylon), these are additionally very sturdy whereas remaining light-weight (10.3 ounces for a males’s massive).

An honorable point out from our merino wool t-shirt guide, this Smartwool t-shirt is cousin the lengthy sleeve above. It is lighter than that one, and mushy and comfortable. It is a merino mix, 88 % merino wool and 12 % nylon, which makes it extra sturdy than pure merino—mine is happening three years now with not a gap in sight. As with many of those attire offers the sale value is barely on choose colours, however should you like the colours on sale this can be a good method to construct up your merino assortment with out spending a fortune.

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Huckberry’s Proof 72-hour Merino T-shirt ranks excessive in our information to merino T-shirts. It is mushy, and the traditional match is free and cozy. It does not look overly “sporty,” the best way many merino T-shirts do (although there’s a slim match model additionally on sale for $52 ($20 off) should you desire that type). This shirt is 87 % merino wool and 13 % nylon, which supplies it a bit of additional stretch.

I purchased this through the REI Anniversary sale in Might and have been very pleased with it. It is too sizzling for it now, however a cool spring gave me an opportunity to put on it for a very good week. It is barely outsized, however very mushy, stretchy, and cozy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; laborious to go incorrect with a kind of. And it is Fjällräven, so it is well-made and may final a really very long time.

I purchased my father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband every considered one of these shirts final yr. Roark Clothing is a small firm that makes a few of my favourite energetic attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the right summer season shirt. It is perforated and created from artificial fibers, so it is excellent for super-humid seaside days when the temperatures are above 90 levels. —Adrienne So

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That is one other deal that is solely on one colour, however REI’s 650 puffy jacket (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best budget three-season puffy you should buy, extra so at this value. At 10.9 ounces it is moderately light-weight and has massive hand pockets and a few very good inner pockets for stashing a hat or gloves.

You’ll be able to’t go incorrect with a pair of Darn Powerful merino wool socks. These are a merino mix, 52 % nylon, 45 % merino wool, 3 % spandex. That is makes them good and stretchy, in addition to extra sturdy than one hundred pc merino, however the nylon does imply you may’t put on them as lengthy with out washing, I discover about 2 days max for blends like this.

Working Gear Offers

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Our top-rated running shoes are actually on sale as a result of the most recent model, the Endorphin Velocity 5, simply got here out. Nevertheless, reviewer Kieran Alger has run 1000’s of miles on this model and might vouch for his or her gentle, snappy trip.

These are shopper tech director Michael Calore’s favourite trainers, and considered one of our prime picks for sneakers with probably the most stability.

Do it is advisable to beat chafing burn on your bits? This plant-based unguent is our prime choose for lengthy distances and is the choose of ultrarunning legend Courtney Dauwalter.

Offers on Backpacking Gear

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This deal is a combo of our top-pick backpacking water filter and our top-pick water bladder. Because the identify suggests, the Sawyer is a squeeze filter, however paired with the Cnoc it turns right into a gravity filter when you might have the time. After I’m not testing one thing else, that is the filtration system I exploit, and it is by no means let me down. If you do not need the Cnoc bladder for some purpose, the Sawyer can also be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer season? You may very doubtless want a bear-resistant method to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is probably the most broadly authorized possibility (although all the time verify with the rangers within the space). At 700 cubic inches, the BV500 has room for about three to 5 days of meals for 2 (relying on how properly you pack). It does weigh virtually 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however once you want it, you want it—would possibly as properly seize one when it is slightly cheaper.

I am unsure this actually qualifies for the “ultralight” moniker, and these pots are sadly marred by having a ton of pretend influencer critiques on the market, however they’re really fairly good. The hard-anodized aluminum is sturdy and gives good warmth switch. The ceramic nonstick coating makes for simple cleanup (particularly paired with the GSI scraper beneath).

Nonetheless probably the most helpful piece of backpacking gear I personal, GSI’s pot scraper is the unsung hero of backcountry cooking, turning cleanup from a tedious chore to a few seconds’ work. Now, should you severely burn one thing, this factor won’t prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different state of affairs, scraping down your pot with this instrument will get you 99 % of the best way to a clear pot.

Whereas I really like my Junction pack (see above), had been I shopping for at present, I’d get the Southwest. The one actual distinction is the outer rear pocket, which is mesh within the Junction and Dyneema within the Southwest. Seems I by no means dry moist gear within the mesh, and I’ve discovered it snags on issues greater than I would like. In case you do not want the mesh, the Southwest is the pack to get. Once more, I would go 55 liters, but when I had been solely doing solo journeys, the 40 liters ought to be lots.

This has been my backpack of alternative for the previous 5 years. It is gentle, sturdy (it is manufactured from Dyneema), and carries a great deal of as much as about 35 kilos in consolation. The rear mesh pocket provides you a spot to stash moist gear, and a water-repellent outer means your gear does not get moist (there could also be limits to this, however I’ve by no means had an issue). My solely remorse is that I did not get the 55 liters (additionally on sale for $340 ($60 off)), so I might match slightly extra gear when backpacking with my youngsters.

Sea to Summit’s entire line of tents is on sale right now. The ultralight Alto (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is designed to maintain weight down in your solo adventures. At simply 33 ounces for a semi-freestanding tent, it stays one of many lighter choices in the marketplace, and at this value it is laborious to cross up.

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Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Review) is my favourite single-wall ultralight solo tent. It is not with out its quirks (read the pitching tips), however if you need one thing greater than a tarp, that also weighs simply 26 ounces (740 grams), this one is tough to beat.

That is the primary REI 4th of July sale I’ve seen in years the place Large Agnes Copper Spur tents aren’t on sale. That is the lone Copper Spur deal, on the enormous five-person model that someway nonetheless manages to weigh simply 6 kilos, 14 ounces. As will all Copper Spur tents, 4 folks might be extra comfy, however 5 will technically match.

There are lighter 1-person tents on the market, however the MSR Elixir is robust, fast to arrange, and surprisingly roomy for a 1-person tent. The improved material coatings on this newest model have held up properly to a few Lake Superior storms, and I actually like the inside pockets and the all-metal nook {hardware}. Setup is a snap.

The Petzl Tikka is the best headlamp you should buy. I’ve had the identical Petzl Tikka for 14 years, and it is nonetheless going sturdy. The Tikka shouldn’t be the brightest, topping out at 450 lumens, however it’s loads of gentle to cook dinner by within the backcountry. The deal is on the Core mannequin, which options Petzl’s rechargeable battery (there is a Micro USB port on the battery), however it will possibly additionally run on any previous AAA batteries.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

Seeking to improve your sleep system? Try our guides to the Best Sleeping Bags and the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.

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The Zenbivy Bed 25 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is hands-down probably the most comfy backcountry sleeping expertise I’ve ever had. It would not be my prime choose for excessive conditions, however as long as your anticipated temperatures slot in Zenbivy’s vary (the consolation ranking is 35 levels Fahrenheit), it does not get extra comfy than this. The Zenbivy is not only a sleeping bag. It is a sheet, hood, and quilt-style bag that may be mixed in varied methods.

Zenbivy’s Mild Mattress is a brand-new possibility that takes the essential clip design of different Zenbivy beds and lightens up the load. I have been testing this bag for a number of months, and it’s all the pieces I beloved in regards to the unique above, however lighter weight. I am going to have a full evaluate very quickly, however should you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however needed to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you have been on the lookout for.

It is not our prime choose for side sleepers, however the Questar stays a very good possibility for individuals who need extra room. It makes use of what Therm-a-Relaxation calls W.A.R.M. match, which stands for “with further room for a number of” positions. Certainly, this bag could be very roomy for a mummy design. I used to be in a position to attract my legs up when side-sleeping and unfold out significantly greater than with a lot of the different sleeping baggage I’ve examined.

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Sea to Summit’s Ether Mild XT is barely marginally heavier than the Therm-a-Relaxation above. The additional 4 ounces for the Sea to Summit pad will get you fairly a bit extra cushion too—this can be a 4-inch thick pad, in comparison with the three inches of the Therm-a-rest X-Lite, which makes this a greater ultralight possibility for aspect sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be slightly extra sturdy, making this a wonderful various ultralight pad. Word that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more recent mannequin.

The best super comfy car camping pad you should buy, the MondoKing is probably the most comfy, deluxe mattress within the Therm-a-rest line, the flagship for choosy automobile campers and those that are stationary within the backcountry for weeks or months at a time. This burly mat is 4 inches thick and weighs 4 kilos, providing loads of cushioning and help. You will not need to lug it far, however even a large-bodied aspect sleeper will not backside out.

Closed-cell-foam pads just like the Therm-a-Rest Z-Lite Sol are a must have. They weigh subsequent to nothing (10 ounces for the small), fold up sufficiently small to lash to the skin of any pack, and double as a chair, further padding on chilly nights, desk, you identify it. I’m too previous and too mushy to be the type of ultra-minimalist who will get by with only a Z-Lite, however I nonetheless have one round on virtually each journey I take.

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REI’s Siesta is nice finances sleeping bag. The 98 % recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is sweet sufficient for 3-season automobile tenting journeys. I’d use one thing hotter should you’re anticipating beneath freezing temps. That mentioned, the Siesta’s hood actually helps on colder nights. My favourite function although, the explanation it is our top pick for car camping, is the total size zipper, which lets you flip it right into a quilt on hotter nights.

Mountain climbing and Tenting Offers

Do not forget to take a look at our information to the Best Day-Hiking Backpacks and the Best Travel Bags.

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As famous above, you do not have to be an REI member to get most of those offers, however there are some further perks, like this deal. REI members can save 20 percent off anything Yeti. Seize our top-pick cooler, the Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler, or that expensive however very good water bottle you’ve always wanted, the Yeti Yonder.

This chair is the coziest means to hang around round camp. It’s considerably big, heavy, and awkward to fold up and carry, however as long as you might have room for it in your car, there isn’t any higher method to loosen up across the hearth along with your family members.

This deal is barely obtainable on the just about blinding Firefly Yellow colour, but when that works for you, that is the most effective value we have ever seen on the Roadie 32. The Roadie coolers aren’t fairly as strong because the Yeti Tundra, however they’re nice for tenting. You get a basket for organizing your contents and the same old high-quality Yeti rotomolding to maintain your meals chilly for as much as 5 days in our testing. Hurry, although, this deal won’t final.

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Cannondale’s Adventure Neo line (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has a 250-watt Bafang motor with a Bafang sensor and a thumb throttle, which makes it a category 2 ebike (it tops out at 20 mph help). It is not probably the most highly effective bike we’ve tested, however it options dependable parts from Shimano and Bosch together with nice shocks and a suspension seat submit.

That is the adult-size model of our favorite kid’s mountain bike. REI’s hardtail comes with XS–S 27.5 x 2.6-inch wheels within the XS and S sizes, and 29 x 2.6 for the M-XL sizes. The SR Suntour XCM 120-mm coil fork has a 15-mm via axle and 110-mm enhance, making it good at cornering, but in addition providing fairly strong sturdiness. It is acquired hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano MT200) for exact management and microSHIFT ADVENT x 1 x 10 drivetrain, which shifts properly. The heavier-duty DRT 1.3 bike can also be on sale for $1,200 ($200 off).

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I’ve but to do a visit with a satellite tv for pc communicator, however I do perceive why folks use them. If I had been to carry one alongside, that is the one I would get. It is tiny, gentle (3.5 ounces), and simply stashable. It makes use of the super-fast Iridium satellite tv for pc community, so you may ship a fast SOS from just about anyplace. There are further options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with compatible Garmin watches.

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 is great multisport watch, with 30+ built-in exercise profiles together with all the pieces from operating to open water swimming. It is acquired a really good, vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, and it will possibly ship dependable coronary heart charge metrics throughout exercises, which is why it is our top pick watch in our best heart rate monitors guide.

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It is watersports season. If you do not have a paddle board, it is time to make investments. My favourite paddleboard for lazy days paddling on the lake, this Bote is massive and secure, making it nice for novices. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and straightforward to steer, with superb monitoring capacity. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which implies you may flip it right into a full fishing rig with Bote’s varied add-ons.

Oru’s foldable kayaks are genius—all of the boat, not one of the dimension. The Lake is gentle, moderately quick, and the most affordable method to get into the world of folding kayaks. As with all Oru’s choices, the Lake folds origami-style right into a roughly 30-inch sq. that’s simply 15 inches deep—sufficiently small to slot in a automobile trunk or corridor closet.

The ultralight backpacking firm Gossamer Gear is now making journey merchandise, like these superior packing cubes. As you’ll count on these are light-weight, however what makes them the most versatile cube set you can get is the big selection of choices right here. The half- and full-size cubes have compression, mesh, and durable pull zippers. The twin-chamber soiled/clear dice has a stunning 15-liter capability and the soiled aspect seals off. —Adrienne So

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Osprey’s venerable Talon packs have lengthy had a spot in our guide to the best day-hiking packs. The 100-denier high-tenacity nylon (Bluesign-approved) outer shell is sturdy and lightweight, and the twin panel entry makes it simple to get to your stuff. There are eight pockets all informed, which implies you might have loads of area, in and out, to stash all of your gear. The Osprey Talon 33 is also on sale $120 ($40 off)

I have not had an opportunity to play with this one a lot, however should you like having some further chest cupboard space this Thriller Ranch pocket is sweet method to go. It is works excellent with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has slightly webbing on the shoulder straps.

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The REI Co-op model Kingdom 6 tent was a very long time favourite round right here, alas REI discontinued the Kingdom 6 and changed it with two tents: The Wonderland 6 and the REI Base Camp 6. The Wonderland 6 has extra mesh, which makes it a more sensible choice for summer season journeys. We’ll be testing each very quickly, however primarily based on my expertise with the very comparable Kingdom, this can be a strong deal on a very good tent.

I like Kelty’s tarp tent, although I’ve the 9-foot model and actually want I had the 12, which is what I’ve linked to right here. It has stood up properly in 20- to 30-mile-per-hour winds within the Outer Banks, and stored the rain off within the deep north woods of Wisconsin. In case you plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seaside, remember to choose up the poles, that are offered individually.

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That is the best-smelling bug repellent that makes use of oil-of-lemon eucalyptus. Reviewer Kristin Canning notes that the spray comes out even and high-quality and far much less intense-smelling than different sprays she tried. It provides about six hours of safety.

Our favourite method to avoid the green propane bottles is that this gasoline growler. This mannequin will get you a 1.2-pound propane tank with a pleasant padded/insulated sleeve and a helpful strap for carrying, and it makes your camp setup look a lot nicer than a naked tank. It additionally saves your shins throughout these inevitable run-ins with chilly laborious metal that come from lugging round a giant propane tank. This dimension is the equal of 5 inexperienced propane bottles.

Permethrin is a bug repellent you may apply to clothes, and theoretically different gear, though I don’t suggest it on nylon tents. Nonetheless, if you need serious bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the best way to go.