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 superb time to get a deal on mountain climbing, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This yr, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth gross sales on high manufacturers at Backcountry and Public Lands.

We check tenting and mountain 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 time actions—tents, stoves, sleeping luggage, and loads of outside attire.

For those who’re unsure what you want, make sure 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 automotive tenting sleeping bag.

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Make sure you take a look at our guides to the best rain jackets, the best merino wool, and how to layer your clothes to remain cozy in any climate.

This deal is just on one shade (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 preserve 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 if you’re transferring (they’re additionally useful 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 measurement of a tennis ball, it is gentle, and it will cease the wind and shed a light-weight rain, which has earned it a everlasting spot in my day mountain 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.” Notice that this deal is just accessible 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 proscribed to at least one shade 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 gives a very good vary of movement, although the sleeves are elastic, which some individuals is not going to like. I like this fleece, although, as a result of it is not overly technical trying, you may put on it round city or when belaying.

The Rab Cinder Phantom is our favourite rain jacket for biking. It solves nearly 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 measurement of a tennis ball, and is someway surprisingly waterproof. It can ultimately moist out, but it surely 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 waterproof. For some motive, 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. Kind of. I reside in northern Wisconsin and the window of time the place this jacket is beneficial is brief, but it surely’s a pleasant possibility for cool fall days. For those who do want one thing hotter, take a look at our puffer jacket guide.

For those who reside 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 cozy. 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 p.c 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 smooth and cozy. It is a merino mix, 88 p.c merino wool and 12 p.c 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 just on choose colours, however in the event you like the colours on sale it is a good strategy 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 smooth, 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) in the event you favor that model). This shirt is 87 p.c merino wool and 13 p.c nylon, which provides it a bit of additional stretch.

I purchased this through the REI Anniversary sale in Could 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 smooth, stretchy, and cozy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; onerous to go flawed with a type 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 lively attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the right summer time shirt. It is perforated and comprised of artificial fibers, so it is good 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 shade, however REI’s 650 puffy jacket (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best budget three-season puffy you should purchase, 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 possibly can’t go flawed with a pair of Darn Powerful merino wool socks. These are a merino mix, 52 p.c nylon, 45 p.c merino wool, 3 p.c spandex. That is makes them good and stretchy, in addition to extra sturdy than 100% 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.

Operating Gear Offers

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Our top-rated running shoes at the moment are on sale as a result of the newest 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 experience.

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

Do you’ll want to beat chafing burn on your bits? This plant-based unguent is our high 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’ve the time. Once 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 don’t need the Cnoc bladder for some motive, the Sawyer can also be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer time? You will very possible want a bear-resistant strategy to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is essentially the most broadly authorized possibility (although at all times test 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 nearly 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however if you want it, you want it—may as properly seize one when it is a bit of cheaper.

I am unsure this actually qualifies for the “ultralight” moniker, and these pots are sadly marred by having a ton of pretend influencer evaluations 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 straightforward cleanup (particularly paired with the GSI scraper beneath).

Nonetheless essentially 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, in the event you significantly burn one thing, this factor is not going to prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different scenario, scraping down your pot with this instrument will get you 99 p.c of the best way to a clear pot.

Whereas I really like my Junction pack (see above), had been I shopping for at the moment, 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. For those who 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 must be a lot.

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 a bit of 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 available on the market, and at this value it is onerous to go 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 difficult to beat.

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

There are lighter 1-person tents on the market, however the MSR Elixir is powerful, 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 purchase. 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, but it surely’s loads of gentle to prepare 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 could 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 essentially the most comfy backcountry sleeping expertise I’ve ever had. It would not be my high 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 the whole lot I cherished in regards to the unique above, however lighter weight. I am going to have a full overview very quickly, however in the event you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however wished to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you’ve got been on the lookout for.

It is not our high choose for side sleepers, however the Questar stays a very good possibility for many 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 may 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 many of the different sleeping luggage I’ve examined.

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Sea to Summit’s Ether Mild XT is just 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—it is 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 a bit of extra sturdy, making this a superb various ultralight pad. Notice 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 purchase, the MondoKing is essentially the most comfy, deluxe mattress within the Therm-a-rest line, the flagship for choosy automotive 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 assist. You will not wish 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 vital. 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, additional padding on chilly nights, desk, you identify it. I’m too previous and too smooth to be the kind of ultra-minimalist who will get by with only a Z-Lite, however I nonetheless have one round on nearly each journey I take.

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REI’s Siesta is nice funds sleeping bag. The 98 p.c recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is sweet sufficient for 3-season automotive tenting journeys. I’d use one thing hotter in the event you’re anticipating beneath freezing temps. That stated, the Siesta’s hood actually helps on colder nights. My favourite characteristic although, the rationale 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.

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Remember 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 additional 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 dear 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 large, heavy, and awkward to fold up and carry, however as long as you’ve room for it in your automobile, there is no higher strategy to chill out across the fireplace along with your family members.

This deal is just accessible on the virtually blinding Firefly Yellow shade, but when that works for you, that is the very best value we have ever seen on the Roadie 32. The Roadie coolers aren’t fairly as sturdy 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 is not going to 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 essentially the most highly effective bike we’ve tested, but it surely options dependable elements from Shimano and Bosch together with nice shocks and a suspension seat put up.

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 stable sturdiness. It is obtained 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 individuals 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 speedy SOS from just about wherever. There are additional options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with compatible Garmin watches.

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 is superb multisport watch, with 30+ built-in exercise profiles together with the whole lot from operating to open water swimming. It is obtained a really good, vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, and it could 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 newbies. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and simple to steer, with excellent monitoring means. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which suggests 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 measurement. The Lake is gentle, moderately quick, and the most affordable strategy 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 automotive trunk or corridor closet.

The ultralight backpacking firm Gossamer Gear is now making journey merchandise, like these superior packing cubes. As you’d 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 surprising 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 light-weight, and the twin panel entry makes it straightforward to get to your stuff. There are eight pockets all informed, which suggests you’ve 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 in the event you like having some additional chest cupboard space this Thriller Ranch pocket is sweet strategy to go. It is works good with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has a bit of 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 better option for summer time journeys. We’ll be testing each very quickly, however primarily based on my expertise with the very related Kingdom, it is a stable 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 saved the rain off within the deep north woods of Wisconsin. For those who plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seaside, make sure 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 advantageous and far much less intense-smelling than different sprays she tried. It gives about six hours of safety.

Our favourite strategy to avoid the green propane bottles is that this fuel growler. This mannequin will get you a 1.2-pound propane tank with a pleasant padded/insulated sleeve and a useful 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 onerous metal that come from lugging round a giant propane tank. This measurement 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 advocate it on nylon tents. Nonetheless, if you need serious bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the best way to go.