The 46 Greatest Offers From REI’s July 4 Outside Gear Sale (2025)

The REI 4th of July sale is a superb 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 take a look at tenting and mountaineering gear all 12 months spherical right here at WIRED, and these REI offers are on gear we have examined and accepted. There’s one thing right here for practically all our favourite summer season actions—tents, stoves, sleeping luggage, and loads of out of doors attire.

In case you’re unsure what you want, remember to take a look at our guides to out of doors 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 2, 2025: We have added a deal on an REI Co-op Cycles mountain bike, MSR Elixir tent, Thriller Ranch chest pack, a number of sleeping pads, a number of trainers, and bug spray.

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Remember 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 colour (Redtail Rust for males’s and Oxide Pink for the ladies’s), and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom value we have seen for certainly one of our favourite mountaineering rain jackets.

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 affords vary of movement, although the sleeves are elastic, which some folks won’t like. I like this fleece, although, as a result of it is not overly technical 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 nearly all my points with rain gear—it is extremely mild (3.3 ounces/114 grams for a medium), stuffs all the way down to concerning the dimension of a tennis ball, and is someway surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to ultimately moist out, however it takes fairly a downpour.

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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 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 mix of 40-denier cloth, (with 80D strengthened areas) and Gore-Tex Professional 3L membrane make this not simply extremely waterproof, however very sturdy as effectively. This deal is restricted to at least one colour and goes quick.

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When the climate will get down effectively 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 waterproof. For some purpose, solely the ladies’s jacket is on sale.

In case you stay 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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Our top-rated trainers are actually on sale as a result of the most recent model, the Endorphin Velocity 5, simply got here out. Nevertheless, reviewer Kieran Alger has run 1000’s of miles on this model and may 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 footwear with probably the most stability.

Do it is advisable 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.

I purchased this throughout the REI Anniversary sale in Could and have been very proud of it. It is too scorching for it now, however a cool spring gave me an opportunity to put on it for week. It is barely outsized, however very mushy, stretchy and cozy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie, arduous to go mistaken with a type of. And it is Fjällräven so it is well-made and will final a really very long time.

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Huckberry’s Proof 72-hour Merino T-shirt ranks excessive in our information to merino T-shirts. It is mushy, and the traditional match is unfastened and cozy. 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) should you want that fashion). This shirt is 87 % merino wool and 13 % nylon, which supplies it a bit of additional stretch.

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 sporting a pack. At 87 % merino wool (blended with nylon), these are additionally very sturdy whereas remaining light-weight (10.3 ouncesfor a males’s massive).

I purchased my father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband every certainly 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 constructed from artificial fibers, so it is excellent 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 colour, however REI 650 puffy jacket (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the most effective price range 3-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.

Offers on Backpacking Gear

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This deal is a combo of our prime decide backpacking water filter and our prime decide 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 will have 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 purpose the Sawyer can also be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

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

I am unsure this actually qualifies for the “ultralight” moniker, and these pots are sadly marred by having a ton of pretend influencer evaluations on the market, however they’re truly fairly good. The hard-anodized aluminum is sturdy and offers 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, should you critically burn one thing, this factor won’t prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different state of affairs, scraping down your pot with this instrument will get you 99 % of the way in which to a clear pot.

Whereas I like my Junction pack (see above), had been I shopping for as we speak, 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 might like. In case you do not want the mesh, the Southwest is the pack to get. Once more, I might go 55 liters, but when I had been solely doing solo journeys, the 40 liters ought to be lots.

This has been my backpack of selection for the final 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 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 slightly extra gear when backpacking with my children.

Sea to Summit’s 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 arduous to move up.

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Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Evaluate) is my favourite single-wall ultralight solo tent. It isn’t with out its quirks (learn the pitching suggestions), however if you would like 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 enormous five-person model that someway nonetheless manages to weigh simply 6 lbs. 14 oz. As will all Copper Spur tents, 4 folks shall 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 setup, and surprisingly roomy for a 1-person tent. The improved cloth coatings on this newest model have held up effectively to couple of Lake Superior storms, I actually like the inside pockets and the all-metal nook {hardware}, which setup a snap.

The Petzl Tikka is the most effective headlamp you should purchase. 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, however 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 additionally run on any previous AAA batteries.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

Seeking to improve your sleep system? Try 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 probably 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 numerous methods.

Zenbivy’s Gentle 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 every little thing I cherished concerning the authentic above, however lighter weight. I am going to have a full assessment very quickly, however should you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however needed to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you have been in search of.

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

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Sea to Summit’s Ether Gentle 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 facet sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be slightly 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 automotive tenting pad you should purchase, the MondoKing is probably 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 will need to have. They weigh subsequent to nothing (10 ounces for the small), fold up sufficiently small to lash to the skin of any pack, and double as a chair, further padding on chilly nights, desk, you identify it. I’m too previous and too mushy to be the 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.

Mountaineering and Tenting Offers

Remember to take a look at our information to the Greatest Day-Mountaineering 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 further perks, like this deal. REI members can save 20 % off something Yeti. Seize our prime decide cooler, the Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler or that dear, however very good, water bottle you have all the time needed, the Yeti Yonder.

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

This deal is just obtainable on the virtually blinding Firefly Yellow colour, but when that works for you, that is the most effective value we have ever seen on the Roadie 32. The Roadie coolers aren’t fairly as 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 won’t final.

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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 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 fast SOS from just about anyplace. There are further options like waypoints and interval monitoring, and it performs good with appropriate Garmin watches.

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 affords about six hours of safety.

Our favourite technique 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 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 arduous metal that come from lugging round a giant propane tank. This dimension is the equal of 5 inexperienced propane bottles.

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

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My favourite paddleboard for lazy days paddling on the lake, the Bote is massive and steady, making it nice for learners. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and straightforward to steer, with excellent monitoring means. 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 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 technique 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.

Osprey has been making Talon packs since 2007. This mannequin is the smaller cousin to the 33L model in our information to the most effective day-hiking packs. The success of the Talon line is effectively deserved, the 100-denier high-tenacity nylon (Bluesign-approved) makes for a sturdy pack whereas remaining moderately light-weight (2 kilos, 1 ounce for the S/M dimension). The twin zippered panel-loading design makes attending to your stuff a snap, and there are many further pockets inside and out of doors that can assist you stash all of your gear.

I have never had an opportunity to play with this one a lot, however should you like having some further chest cupboard space this Thriller Ranch pocket is sweet technique to go. It is works excellent with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has slightly webbing on the shoulder straps.

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The REI Co-op model Kingdom 6 tent was a very long time favourite round right here, alas REI discontinued the Kingdom 6 and changed it with two tents: The Wonderland 6 and the REI Base Camp 6. The Wonderland 6 has extra mesh, which makes it a more sensible choice for summer season journeys. We’ll be testing each very quickly, however primarily based on my expertise with the very comparable Kingdom, 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 effectively in 20- to 30-mile-per-hour winds within the Outer Banks, and stored the rain off within the deep north woods of Wisconsin. In case you plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seashore, remember to decide up the poles, that are offered individually.

That is the grownup dimension model of our favourite child’s mountain bike. REI’s hardtail comes with XS–S 27.5 x 2.6 in. 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 through axle and 110 mm increase, making it good at cornering, but in addition providing fairly strong sturdiness. It is bought hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano MT200) for exact management and microSHIFT ADVENT X 1 x 10 drivetrain, which shifts properly. The heavier responsibility DRT 1.3 bike can also be on sale for $1,200 ($200 off).