The 55 Greatest Offers From REI’s July 4 Outside Gear Sale (2025)

The 4th of July is over, however the REI offers proceed. The REI 4th of July sale is a superb time to get a deal on mountain climbing, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This 12 months, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth gross sales on high manufacturers at Backcountry and Public Lands.

We take a look at tenting and mountain 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 out of doors attire.

For those who’re undecided what you want, you should definitely 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 automobile tenting sleeping bag.

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Make sure to try our guides to the very best rain jackets, the very best merino wool, and the right way to layer your garments to remain cozy in any climate.

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This deal is simply on one coloration (Redtail Rust for males and Oxide Crimson for the ladies) and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom worth we have seen for one in all our favourite mountain 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 aspect zip vents run all the best way from the hem to the bicep, providing nice air flow whenever 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 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 lightweight rain, which has earned it a everlasting spot in my day mountain climbing 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.” Word that this deal is simply obtainable on choose colours.

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

This can be a basic 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 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 coloration and goes quick.

This North Face fleece jacket options in our upcoming information to mid-layers. The stretchy, recycled midweight fleece is ideal for cool mornings and evenings within the shoulder seasons. It gives a great vary of movement, although the sleeves are elastic, which some individuals won’t like. I like this fleece, although, as a result of it isn’t overly technical trying, you may put on it round city or when belaying.

The Rab Cinder Phantom is our favourite rain jacket for biking. It solves nearly all my points with rain gear—it is extremely 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 someway surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to ultimately 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 (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. Form of. I reside in northern Wisconsin and the window of time the place this jacket is helpful is brief, but it surely’s a pleasant possibility for cool fall days. For those who do want one thing hotter, try our puffer jacket information.

For those who reside in a chilly local weather, even when it isn’t fairly Canada, you want this shirt. It is your basic, 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 comfortable 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 this can be a good strategy to construct up your merino assortment with out spending a fortune.

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Huckberry’s Proof 72-hour Merino T-shirt ranks excessive in our information to merino T-shirts. It is comfortable, and the basic match is unfastened and cozy. It does not look overly “sporty,” the best way many merino T-shirts do (although there’s a slim match model additionally on sale for $52 ($20 off) in the event you choose that fashion). This shirt is 87 p.c merino wool and 13 p.c nylon, which provides it a bit of additional stretch.

I purchased this in the course of the REI Anniversary sale in Might 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 great week. It is barely outsized, however very comfortable, stretchy, and cozy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie; laborious to go unsuitable 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 one in all these shirts final 12 months. Roark Clothes is a small firm that makes a few of my favourite lively attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the proper summer season shirt. It is perforated and comprised of artificial fibers, so it is good for super-humid seaside days when the temperatures are above 90 levels. —Adrienne So

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That is one other deal that is solely on one coloration, however REI’s 650 puffy jacket (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the very best funds 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 inner pockets for stashing a hat or gloves.

You possibly can’t go unsuitable with a pair of Darn Powerful merino wool socks. These are a merino mix, 52 p.c nylon, 45 p.c merino wool, 3 p.c spandex. That is makes them good and stretchy, in addition to extra sturdy than 100% merino, however the nylon does imply you may’t put on them as lengthy with out washing, I discover about 2 days max for blends like this.

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 Velocity 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 trip.

These are client tech director Michael Calore’s favourite trainers, and one in all our high picks for sneakers with probably the most stability.

Do it’s good to beat chafing burn in your bits? This plant-based unguent is our high choose for lengthy distances and is the choose of ultrarunning legend Courtney Dauwalter.

Offers on Backpacking Gear

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This deal is a combo of our top-pick backpacking water filter and our top-pick water bladder. Because the identify suggests, the Sawyer is a squeeze filter, however paired with the Cnoc it turns right into a gravity filter when you’ve got the time. Once I’m not testing one thing else, that is the filtration system I exploit, and it is by no means let me down. If you do not 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 may very doubtless want a bear-resistant strategy to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is probably the most broadly authorised 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 nearly 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however whenever you want it, you want it—would possibly as nicely seize one when it is somewhat cheaper.

I am undecided 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 straightforward cleanup (particularly paired with the GSI scraper beneath).

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, in the event you significantly burn one thing, this factor won’t prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different scenario, scraping down your pot with this software 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 in the present day, 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. For those who 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 loads.

This has been my backpack of selection for the previous 5 years. It is mild, sturdy (it is fabricated 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 does not get moist (there could also be limits to this, however I’ve by no means had an issue). My solely remorse is that I did not get the 55 liters (additionally on sale for $340 ($60 off)), so I may match somewhat extra gear when backpacking with my youngsters.

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 in the marketplace, and at this worth it is laborious to move up.

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Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Assessment) 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 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 enormous five-person model that someway nonetheless manages to weigh simply 6 kilos, 14 ounces. As will all Copper Spur tents, 4 individuals will probably 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 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 very best headlamp you should buy. I’ve had the identical Petzl Tikka for 14 years, and it is nonetheless going sturdy. The Tikka just 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 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 Greatest Sleeping Luggage 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 high choose for excessive conditions, however as long as your anticipated temperatures slot in Zenbivy’s vary (the consolation score is 35 levels Fahrenheit), it does not get extra comfy than this. The Zenbivy is not only a sleeping bag. It is a sheet, hood, and quilt-style bag that may be mixed in varied methods.

Zenbivy’s Mild Mattress is a brand-new possibility that takes the essential clip design of different Zenbivy beds and lightens up the load. I have been testing this bag for a number of months, and it’s every little thing I cherished in regards to the authentic above, however lighter weight. I will have a full evaluate very quickly, however in the event you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however needed to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you have been searching for.

It is not our high choose for aspect sleepers, however the Questar stays a great 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 extra room for a number of” 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 many of the different sleeping baggage 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—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 possibility for aspect sleepers. I additionally just like the baffle design higher, and it appears to be somewhat extra sturdy, making this a superb different ultralight pad. Word that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more moderen mannequin.

The perfect tremendous cozy 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 assist. You will not wish to lug it far, however even a large-bodied aspect sleeper will not backside out.

Closed-cell-foam pads just like the Therm-a-Relaxation Z-Lite Sol are essential. 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 comfortable to be the type of ultra-minimalist who will get by with only a Z-Lite, however I nonetheless have one round on nearly each journey I take.

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REI’s Siesta is nice funds sleeping bag. The 98 p.c recycled polyester fill is rated to twenty levels, which is nice sufficient for 3-season automobile tenting journeys. I might use one thing hotter in the event you’re anticipating beneath freezing temps. That stated, the Siesta’s hood actually helps on colder nights. My favourite characteristic although, the rationale it is our high choose for automobile tenting, is the complete 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 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 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 got room for it in your car, there is not any higher strategy to loosen up across the hearth together with your family members.

This deal is simply obtainable on the just about blinding Firefly Yellow coloration, 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 standard 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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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, but it surely options dependable parts from Shimano and Bosch together with nice shocks and a suspension seat publish.

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 obtained hydraulic disc brakes (Shimano MT200) for exact management and microSHIFT ADVENT x 1 x 10 drivetrain, which shifts properly. The heavier-duty DRT 1.3 bike can 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 carry 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 may ship a fast 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 every little thing from operating to open water swimming. It is obtained a really good, vibrant AMOLED touchscreen, and it could ship dependable coronary heart price metrics throughout exercises, which is why it is our high choose watch in our greatest coronary heart price 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 secure, making it nice for newcomers. Regardless of that it is surprisingly nimble and simple to steer, with excellent monitoring means. I additionally love the two-in-one kayak/SUP hybrid design, which implies you may flip it right into a full fishing rig with Bote’s varied add-ons.

Oru’s foldable kayaks are genius—all of the boat, not one of the dimension. The Lake is mild, moderately quick, and the most cost effective strategy to get into the world of folding kayaks. As with all Oru’s choices, the Lake folds origami-style right into a roughly 30-inch sq. that’s simply 15 inches deep—sufficiently small to slot in a automobile 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 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 aspect 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 straightforward to get to your stuff. There are eight pockets all instructed, which implies you’ve 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 in the event you like having some further chest cupboard space this Thriller Ranch pocket is nice strategy to go. It is works good with Thriller Ranch packs, however the clips ought to work with nearly any pack that has somewhat 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 related Kingdom, this can be a strong deal on a great 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 stored the rain off within the deep north woods of Wisconsin. For those who plan to make use of it in a treeless space just like the seaside, you should definitely 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 wonderful and far much less intense-smelling than different sprays she tried. It gives about six hours of safety.

Our favourite strategy 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 laborious 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 may apply to clothes, and theoretically different gear, though I don’t advocate it on nylon tents. Nonetheless, if you need severe bug repellent spraying Permethrin in your garments is the best way to go.