I’m an Outside Author. I’m Buying These 55 Offers From REI’s 4th of July Sale

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 climbing, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This 12 months, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth gross sales on prime manufacturers at Backcountry and Public Lands.

We take a look at tenting and climbing gear all 12 months spherical right here at WIRED, and these REI offers are on gear we have examined and authorised. There’s one thing right here for almost all our favourite summer season actions—tents, stoves, sleeping baggage, and loads of outside attire.

In case you’re unsure what you want, make sure to have a look at our guides to outside gear, just like the Finest Backpacking Tents, Finest Sleeping Luggage, Finest Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Finest Rain Jackets, Finest Merino Wool Garments, and Finest 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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The Finest Mountaineering and Working Offers

You’ll want to take a look at our guides to the greatest rain jackets, the greatest merino wool, and the right way to layer your garments to remain comfortable in any climate.

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This deal is just on one shade (Redtail Rust for males and Oxide Crimson for the ladies) and possibly will not final, however that is the bottom value we have seen for one among our favourite climbing rain jackets.

I’ve final 12 months’s model of this jacket. The taped seams and welded building hold wind and moisture at bay, and the facet zip vents run all the way in which from the hem to the bicep, providing nice air flow while 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 concerning the dimension of a tennis ball, it is mild, and it will cease the wind and shed a light-weight rain, which has earned it a everlasting spot in my day climbing package. Nonetheless, as my editor writes in our rain jacket information, “it rustles, it’s not too breathable, and I feel like I’m wearing a plastic bag.” Notice that this deal is just obtainable on choose colours.

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The Rainier is our favourite price range 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 middle zip, and options an adjustable, packable hood.

It is a traditional rain jacket. Go tenting in Oregon within the rain, and you will find everybody standing round of their equivalent Betas. The AR (for “all-round”) is the beefiest of Arc’teryx’s Beta jackets. The mix of 40-denier material (with 80D bolstered areas) and Gore-Tex Professional 3L membrane make this not simply extremely waterproof, however very sturdy as nicely. 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 provides a superb 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’ll be able to 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 dimension of a tennis ball, and is one way or the other surprisingly waterproof. It can finally 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 (normally –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. Kind of. I reside in northern Wisconsin and the window of time the place this jacket is helpful is brief, nevertheless it’s a pleasant choice for cool fall days. In case you do want one thing hotter, take a look at our puffer jacket information.

In case you reside 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 cozy. Do not let the wool scare you, it isn’t itchy.

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The greatest 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 remember 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 gentle 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 occurring 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 if you happen to 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 gentle, and the traditional match is free and comfy. It would not look overly “sporty,” the way in which many merino T-shirts do (although there’s a slim match model additionally on sale for $52 ($20 off) if you happen to desire 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 scorching for it now, however a cool spring gave me an opportunity to put on it for a superb week. It is barely outsized, however very gentle, stretchy, and comfy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; exhausting 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 one among these shirts final 12 months. Roark Clothes is a small firm that makes a few of my favourite energetic attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the proper summer season shirt. It is perforated and constituted of artificial fibers, so it is good for super-humid seashore 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 perfect price range 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 inside pockets for stashing a hat or gloves.

You may’t go incorrect 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 one hundred pc merino, however the nylon does imply you’ll be able to’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 at the moment are on sale as a result of the most recent model, the Endorphin Pace 5, simply got here out. Nonetheless, reviewer Kieran Alger has run 1000’s 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 one among our prime picks for sneakers with probably the most stability.

Do you have to beat chafing burn in 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’ve gotten 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 don’t need the Cnoc bladder for some motive, the Sawyer can be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer season? You will very doubtless want a bear-resistant method to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is probably the most broadly authorised choice (although at all times 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 nicely you pack). It does weigh virtually 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however while you want it, you want it—would possibly as nicely seize one when it is a bit cheaper.

I am unsure this actually qualifies for the “ultralight” moniker, and these pots are sadly marred by having a ton of faux influencer opinions 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 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, if you happen to severely burn one thing, this factor is not going to prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different state of affairs, scraping down your pot with this software will get you 99 p.c of the way in which to a clear pot.

Whereas I really like my Junction pack (see above), have been I shopping for at the moment, 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 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 have been solely doing solo journeys, the 40 liters ought to be lots.

This has been my backpack of selection for the previous 5 years. It is mild, sturdy (it is manufactured from 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 may match a 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 in the marketplace, and at this value 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 suggestions), 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 Huge Agnes Copper Spur tents aren’t on sale. That is the lone Copper Spur deal, on the large five-person model that one way or the other 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 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 perfect headlamp you should buy. I’ve had the identical Petzl Tikka for 14 years, and it is nonetheless going sturdy. The Tikka will not be the brightest, topping out at 450 lumens, nevertheless it’s loads of mild 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 additionally run on any previous AAA batteries.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

Trying to improve your sleep system? Try our guides to the Finest Sleeping Luggage and the Finest Backpacking Sleeping Pads.

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The Zenbivy Mattress 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 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 numerous methods.

Zenbivy’s Mild Mattress is a brand-new choice 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 concerning the authentic above, however lighter weight. I will have a full assessment very quickly, however if you happen to’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however needed to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you’ve got been in search of.

It is now not our prime choose for facet sleepers, however the Questar stays a superb choice for many who need extra room. It makes use of what Therm-a-Relaxation calls W.A.R.M. match, which stands for “with additional room for multiple” positions. Certainly, this bag may be very roomy for a mummy design. I used to be ready 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 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—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 choice for facet sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be a bit 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 greatest tremendous comfortable automobile tenting 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 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 essential. They weigh subsequent to nothing (10 ounces for the small), fold up sufficiently small to lash to the surface of any pack, and double as a chair, further padding on chilly nights, desk, you identify it. I’m too previous and too gentle to be the kind 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 price range sleeping bag. The 98 p.c recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is nice sufficient for 3-season automobile tenting journeys. I might use one thing hotter if you happen to’re anticipating under freezing temps. That mentioned, the Siesta’s hood actually helps on colder nights. My favourite function although, the explanation it is our prime choose for automobile tenting, is the total size zipper, which lets you flip it right into a quilt on hotter nights.

Mountaineering and Tenting Offers

Do not forget to take a look at our information to the Finest Day-Mountaineering Backpacks and the Finest 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’ve got at all times needed, the Yeti Yonder.

This chair is the coziest approach to hang around round camp. It’s considerably large, heavy, and awkward to fold up and carry, however as long as you’ve gotten room for it in your car, there is not any higher method to loosen up across the hearth along with your family members.

This deal is just obtainable on the just about blinding Firefly Yellow shade, but when that works for you, that is the perfect 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 standard 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 probably the most highly effective bike we have examined, nevertheless 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 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 enhance, 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 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 would 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’ll be able to ship a speedy SOS from just about wherever. There are further options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with suitable Garmin watches.

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 is great multisport watch, with 30+ built-in exercise profiles together with the whole lot from working to open water swimming. It is received a really good, vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, and it could ship dependable coronary heart fee metrics throughout exercises, which is why it is our prime choose watch in our greatest coronary heart fee displays 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 rookies. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and straightforward to steer, with superb monitoring skill. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which implies you’ll be able to flip it right into a full fishing rig with Bote’s numerous add-ons.

Oru’s foldable kayaks are genius—all of the boat, not one of the dimension. The Lake is mild, moderately quick, and the most cost effective 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 anticipate these are light-weight, however what makes them probably the most versatile dice set you will 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 facet seals off. —Adrienne So

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Osprey’s venerable Talon packs have lengthy had a spot in our information to the perfect 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 instructed, which implies you’ve gotten loads of area, in and out, to stash all of your gear. The Osprey Talon 33 can be on sale $120 ($40 off)

I have not had an opportunity to play with this one a lot, however if you happen to like having some further chest space for storing this Thriller Ranch pocket is nice method to go. It is works good with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has a 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 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 superb 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. In case you plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seashore, 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 positive and far much less intense-smelling than different sprays she tried. It provides about six hours of safety.

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

Permethrin is a bug repellent you’ll be able to apply to clothes, and theoretically different gear, though I don’t advocate it on nylon tents. Nonetheless, if you need critical bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the way in which to go.