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 good time to get a deal on mountaineering, 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 check tenting and mountaineering gear all 12 months spherical right here at WIRED, and these REI offers are on gear we have examined and permitted. There’s one thing right here for practically all our favourite summer season actions—tents, stoves, sleeping baggage, and loads of outside attire.

Should you’re unsure what you want, you’ll want to take a look at our guides to outside gear, just like the Greatest Backpacking Tents, Greatest Sleeping Baggage, 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 automobile tenting sleeping bag.

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You’ll want to try our guides to the very best rain jackets, the very best merino wool, and the best way to layer your garments to remain comfortable in any climate.

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This deal is barely on one colour (Redtail Rust for males and Oxide Pink for the ladies) and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom worth we have seen for considered one of our favourite mountaineering 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 best way from the hem to the bicep, providing nice air flow once you’re shifting (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 all the way down to in regards to 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 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.” Be aware that this deal is barely accessible 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 equivalent Betas. The AR (for “all-round”) is the beefiest of Arc’teryx’s Beta jackets. The mix of 40-denier cloth (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 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 folks 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 all the way down to in regards to the dimension of a tennis ball, and is one way or the other surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to finally moist out, but it surely takes fairly a downpour.

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When the climate will get down nicely 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 cause, 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, but it surely’s a pleasant choice for cool fall days. Should you do want one thing hotter, try our puffer jacket information.

Should you dwell 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 snug, 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 delicate 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 barely on choose colours, however when you like the colours on sale this can be 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 delicate, 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) when you desire that type). 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 delicate, stretchy, and comfy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; exhausting to go improper 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 12 months. Roark Clothes 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 made out 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’ll be able to’t go improper 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.

Operating Gear Offers

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Our top-rated trainers at the moment are on sale as a result of the newest model, the Endorphin Pace 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 mild, snappy journey.

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

Do you must 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 have got 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 don’t need the Cnoc bladder for some cause, the Sawyer can be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer season? 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 permitted choice (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 nicely 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 nicely 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 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 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, when you 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 device 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 right now, 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. Should 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 loads.

This has been my backpack of alternative 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 may match a bit of extra gear when backpacking with my children.

Sea to Summit’s whole 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 go up.

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Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Evaluation) is my favourite single-wall ultralight solo tent. It is not with out its quirks (learn the pitching suggestions), 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 Large 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 folks shall be extra snug, 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 robust. The Tikka isn’t the brightest, topping out at 450 lumens, but it surely’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 might probably additionally run on any previous AAA batteries.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

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

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The Zenbivy Mattress 25 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is hands-down essentially the most snug 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 score is 35 levels Fahrenheit), it would not get extra snug 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 Gentle Mattress is a brand-new choice that takes the fundamental 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 liked in regards to the unique above, however lighter weight. I am going to have a full overview very quickly, however when you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however needed to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you’ve got been searching for.

It is not our prime choose for facet sleepers, however the Questar stays 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 extra 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 a lot of the different sleeping baggage I’ve examined.

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Sea to Summit’s Ether Gentle 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 choice for facet sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be a bit of extra sturdy, making this a wonderful various ultralight pad. Be aware that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more recent mannequin.

The perfect tremendous comfortable automobile tenting pad you should buy, the MondoKing is essentially the most snug, 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 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, additional padding on chilly nights, desk, you identify it. I’m too previous and too delicate 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 finances sleeping bag. The 98 p.c recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is sweet sufficient for 3-season automobile tenting journeys. I’d use one thing hotter when 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 prime choose for automobile tenting, is the complete size zipper, which lets you flip it right into a quilt on hotter nights.

Mountain climbing and Tenting Offers

Remember to take a look at our information to the Greatest Day-Mountain climbing Backpacks and the Greatest Journey Baggage.

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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 p.c off something Yeti. Seize our top-pick cooler, the Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler, or that dear however very good water bottle you’ve got all the time needed, the Yeti Yonder.

This chair is the coziest manner to hang around round camp. It’s considerably enormous, heavy, and awkward to fold up and carry, however as long as you have got room for it in your car, there is not any higher approach to calm down across the hearth together with your family members.

This deal is barely accessible on the virtually 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 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 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 is not essentially the most highly effective bike we have examined, but it surely options dependable parts 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 enhance, making it good at cornering, but additionally 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 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 convey 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 additional options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with suitable Garmin watches.

Garmin’s Forerunner 265 is superb 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 might probably ship dependable coronary heart charge metrics throughout exercises, which is why it is our prime choose watch in our greatest coronary heart charge 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 straightforward to steer, with superb monitoring potential. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which suggests you’ll be able to 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 mild, moderately quick, and the most cost effective 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 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 essentially 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 surprising 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 lightweight, and the twin panel entry makes it simple to get to your stuff. There are eight pockets all advised, which suggests you have got loads of area, inside and outside, 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 when you like having some additional 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 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 season journeys. We’ll be testing each very quickly, however based mostly on my expertise with the very comparable Kingdom, this can be 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, you’ll want to choose 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 advantageous 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 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, in order for you critical bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the best way to go.