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

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 mountaineering, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This yr, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth gross sales on prime manufacturers at Backcountry and Public Lands.

We take a look at tenting and mountaineering gear all yr spherical right here at WIRED, and these REI offers are on gear we have examined and accepted. There’s one thing right here for almost all our favourite summer time actions—tents, stoves, sleeping luggage, and loads of out of doors attire.

Should you’re unsure what you want, make sure to have a look at our guides to out of doors gear, just like the Greatest Backpacking Tents, Greatest Sleeping Luggage, Greatest Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Greatest Rain Jackets, Greatest Merino Wool Garments, and Greatest 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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You should definitely take a look at our guides to the very best rain jackets, the very best merino wool, and how one can layer your garments to remain comfortable in any climate.

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This deal is simply on one colour (Redtail Rust for males and Oxide Crimson for the ladies) and possibly will not final, however that is the bottom worth we have seen for certainly one of our favourite mountaineering rain jackets.

I’ve final yr’s model of this jacket. The taped seams and welded building preserve wind and moisture at bay, and the facet zip vents run all the best way from the hem to the bicep, providing nice air flow if you’re transferring (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 concerning the measurement of a tennis ball, it is mild, and it will cease the wind and shed a lightweight rain, which has earned it a everlasting spot in my day mountaineering package. Nonetheless, as my editor writes in our rain jacket information, “it rustles, it isn’t too breathable, and I really feel like I am carrying a plastic bag.” Observe that this deal is simply out there on choose colours.

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The Rainier is our favourite finances rain jacket, particularly so on sale. The Rainier makes use of high-quality three-layer, seam-taped, laminate waterproofing (a rarity at this worth), 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 similar Betas. The AR (for “all-round”) is the beefiest of Arc’teryx’s Beta jackets. The mixture of 40-denier cloth (with 80D strengthened areas) and Gore-Tex Professional 3L membrane make this not simply extremely waterproof, however very sturdy as nicely. This deal is proscribed to 1 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 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 isn’t overly technical trying, you possibly can 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 mild (3.3 ounces/114 grams for a medium), stuffs right down to concerning the measurement of a tennis ball, and is by some means surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to ultimately moist out, nevertheless it takes fairly a downpour.

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When the climate will get down nicely under 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 (often –10 Fahrenheit in January). The shell is light-weight (20D) Pertex ripstop nylon that is properly windproof and water resistant. 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. Type of. I stay in northern Wisconsin and the window of time the place this jacket is beneficial is brief, nevertheless it’s a pleasant possibility for cool fall days. Should you do want one thing hotter, take a look at our puffer jacket information.

Should you stay in a chilly local weather, even when it isn’t 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 isn’t itchy.

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The perfect midweight base layer we have examined, 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 bear in mind when layering. The heavy-duty seams (learn: sturdier, longer lasting) do not rub, and sit off the shoulder for extra consolation when carrying 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 information, this Smartwool t-shirt is cousin the lengthy sleeve above. It is lighter than that one, and smooth and comfortable. 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 worth is simply on choose colours, however in the event you like the colours on sale it is a good approach 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 unfastened and comfy. It would 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 choose that model). This shirt is 87 p.c merino wool and 13 p.c nylon, which supplies 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 week. It is barely outsized, however very smooth, stretchy, and comfy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; exhausting to go incorrect with a type of. And it is Fjällräven, so it is well-made and will final a really very long time.

I purchased my father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband every certainly one of these shirts final yr. Roark Clothes is a small firm that makes a few of my favourite lively attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the proper summer time shirt. It is perforated and comprised of 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 very best finances three-season puffy you should buy, extra so at this worth. At 10.9 ounces it is moderately light-weight and has massive hand pockets and a few very good inside pockets for stashing a hat or gloves.

You may’t go incorrect with a pair of Darn Robust 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 possibly can’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 trainers are actually on sale as a result of the most recent model, the Endorphin Pace 5, simply got here out. Nonetheless, reviewer Kieran Alger has run hundreds of miles on this model and might vouch for his or her mild, snappy experience.

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

Do it’s essential beat chafing burn in your bits? This plant-based unguent is our prime decide for lengthy distances and is the decide 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 title suggests, the Sawyer is a squeeze filter, however paired with the Cnoc it turns right into a gravity filter when you have got the time. After I’m not testing one thing else, that is the filtration system I take advantage of, and it is by no means let me down. If you do not 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 approach to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is essentially the most extensively accepted 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 nicely you pack). It does weigh virtually 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however if you want it, you want it—may as nicely seize one when it is a little bit 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 truly fairly good. The hard-anodized aluminum is sturdy and supplies good warmth switch. The ceramic nonstick coating makes for simple cleanup (particularly paired with the GSI scraper under).

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 critically 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 device will get you 99 p.c of the best way to a clear pot.

Whereas I like my Junction pack (see above), have been I shopping for at present, I might 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 might like. Should you do not want the mesh, the Southwest is the pack to get. Once more, I might go 55 liters, but when I have been solely doing solo journeys, the 40 liters must be lots.

This has been my backpack of selection for the previous 5 years. It is mild, sturdy (it is product of Dyneema), and carries a great deal of as much as about 35 kilos in consolation. The rear mesh pocket offers you a spot to stash moist gear, and a water-repellent outer means your gear would 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 little bit extra gear when backpacking with my youngsters.

Sea to Summit’s complete line of tents is on sale proper 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 worth it is exhausting to cross up.

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Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Overview) is my favourite single-wall ultralight solo tent. It isn’t with out its quirks (learn the pitching ideas), however in order for you 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 Huge Agnes Copper Spur tents aren’t on sale. That is the lone Copper Spur deal, on the enormous five-person model that by some means nonetheless manages to weigh simply 6 kilos, 14 ounces. As will all Copper Spur tents, 4 individuals 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 cloth coatings on this newest model have held up nicely 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 very 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, nevertheless it’s loads of mild 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 might probably additionally run on any outdated AAA batteries.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

Seeking to improve your sleep system? Take a look at our guides to the Greatest Sleeping Luggage and the Greatest Backpacking Sleeping Pads.

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The Zenbivy Mattress 25 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is hands-down essentially the most comfy backcountry sleeping expertise I’ve ever had. It would not be my prime decide for excessive conditions, however as long as your anticipated temperatures slot in Zenbivy’s vary (the consolation ranking is 35 levels Fahrenheit), it would 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 things I liked concerning the unique above, however lighter weight. I am going to have a full evaluate 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 have been searching for.

It is not our prime decide for facet sleepers, however the Questar stays 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 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 luggage I’ve examined.

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Sea to Summit’s Ether Mild XT is simply 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 facet sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be a little bit extra sturdy, making this a superb various ultralight pad. Observe that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more moderen mannequin.

The perfect tremendous comfortable automotive tenting pad you should buy, the MondoKing is essentially the most comfy, deluxe mattress within the Therm-a-rest line, the flagship for choosy automotive campers and people who 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 facet sleeper will not backside out.

Closed-cell-foam pads just like the Therm-a-Relaxation 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 title it. I’m too outdated and too smooth to be the form 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 p.c recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is sweet sufficient for 3-season automotive tenting journeys. I might use one thing hotter in the event you’re anticipating under freezing temps. That stated, the Siesta’s hood actually helps on colder nights. My favourite function although, the rationale it is our prime decide for automotive tenting, is the total size zipper, which lets you flip it right into a quilt on hotter nights.

Mountaineering and Tenting Offers

Remember to take a look at our information to the Greatest Day-Mountaineering Backpacks and the Greatest Journey Luggage.

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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 p.c off something Yeti. Seize our top-pick cooler, the Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler, or that expensive however very good water bottle you have at all times wished, 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 have got room for it in your car, there isn’t any higher approach to loosen up across the fireplace along with your family members.

This deal is simply out there on the just about blinding Firefly Yellow colour, but when that works for you, that is the very best worth 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 Journey 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 isn’t essentially the most highly effective bike we have examined, nevertheless it 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 favourite child’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 increase, making it good at cornering, but in addition providing fairly strong sturdiness. It is received 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 have been to deliver one alongside, that is the one I might get. It is tiny, mild (3.5 ounces), and simply stashable. It makes use of the super-fast Iridium satellite tv for pc community, so you possibly can ship a speedy SOS from just about anyplace. There are further options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with appropriate Garmin watches.

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 is great multisport watch, with 30+ built-in exercise profiles together with all the things from operating to open water swimming. It is received a really good, vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, and it might probably ship dependable coronary heart price metrics throughout exercises, which is why it is our prime decide watch in our greatest coronary heart price screens information.

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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 steady, making it nice for novices. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and simple to steer, with excellent monitoring skill. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which implies you possibly can 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 mild, moderately quick, and the most affordable approach 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 anticipate these are light-weight, however what makes them essentially the most versatile dice set you may get is the wide 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 facet seals off. —Adrienne So

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Osprey’s venerable Talon packs have lengthy had a spot in our information to the very 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 advised, which implies you have got loads of house, in and out, to stash all of your gear. The Osprey Talon 33 can also be 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 further chest space for storing this Thriller Ranch pocket is sweet approach to go. It is works excellent with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has a little bit 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 strong deal on 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 nicely in 20- to 30-mile-per-hour winds within the Outer Banks, and saved the rain off within the deep north woods of Wisconsin. Should you plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seaside, make sure to decide up the poles, that are bought 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 nice and far much less intense-smelling than different sprays she tried. It provides about six hours of safety.

Our favourite approach to keep away from the inexperienced 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 exhausting metal that come from lugging round an enormous propane tank. This measurement is the equal of 5 inexperienced propane bottles.

Permethrin is a bug repellent you possibly can apply to clothes, and theoretically different gear, though I don’t suggest it on nylon tents. Nonetheless, in order for you severe bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the best way to go.