The 28 Best Deals From REI’s July 4 Outdoor Gear Sale (2025)

The REI Fourth of July sale is a superb time to get a deal on mountain climbing, tenting, and backpacking necessities. This yr, there are additionally nice competing July Fourth sale offers from Backcountry and Public Lands.

We take a look at tenting and mountain climbing gear all yr 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 time actions—tents, stoves, sleeping baggage, and loads of out of doors attire.

In the event you’re undecided what you want, you’ll want 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.

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The Greatest Offers on Mountaineering Attire

You should definitely try our guides to the most effective rain jackets, the most effective merino wool, and learn how to layer your garments to remain comfortable in any climate.

This deal is just on one coloration (Redtail Rust for males’s and Oxide Crimson for the ladies’s), and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom value we have seen for considered one of our favourite mountain climbing 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 a very good 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 measurement of a tennis ball, and is someway surprisingly waterproof. It’s going to finally moist out, nevertheless it takes fairly a downpour.

When the climate will get down properly under freezing, and the wind makes your cheeks burn, that is the jacket I flip to. With a base layer on the backside, a wool sweater over that, then this jacket, I used to be toasty heat strolling within the early morning chill of winter (often -10 Fahrenheit in January). The shell is light-weight (20D) Pertex ripstop nylon that is properly windproof and water resistant. For some purpose, solely the ladies’s jacket is on sale.

In the event you dwell 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.

I purchased this throughout 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 a very good week. It is barely outsized, however very tender, stretchy and cozy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie, onerous to go fallacious with a type of. And it is Fjällräven so it is well-made and may final a really very long time.

Huckberry’s Proof 72-hour Merino T-shirt will rank very excessive in our upcoming information to merino T-shirts. It is tender, 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) when you choose that type). This shirt is 87 p.c merino wool and 13 p.c nylon, which provides it a bit of additional stretch.

The most effective 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 p.c merino wool (blended with nylon), these are additionally very sturdy whereas remaining light-weight (10.3 oz for a males’s massive).

I purchased my father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband every considered one of these shirts final yr. Roark Clothes is a small firm that makes a few of my favourite lively attire, and the Bless Up shirt is the proper summer time shirt. It is perforated and constituted of artificial fibers, so it is excellent for super-humid seashore days when the temperatures are above 90 levels. —Adrienne So

That is one other deal that is solely on one coloration, however REI 650 puffy jacket (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the most effective funds 3-season puffy you should buy, extra so at this value. At 10.9 ounces it is fairly light-weight and has massive hand pockets and a few very good inside pockets for stashing a hat or gloves.

Offers on Backpacking Gear

This deal is a combo of our high decide backpacking water filter and our high decide water bladder. Because the title suggests, the Sawyer is a squeeze filter, however paired with the Cnoc it turns right into a gravity filter when you might have the time. Once I’m not testing one thing else, that is the filtration system I take advantage of and it is by no means let me down. If you do not need the Cnoc bladder for some purpose the Sawyer can be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer time? You may very doubtless want a bear-resistant approach to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is essentially the most broadly authorised choice (although all the time test 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 properly 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 properly seize one when it is just a little cheaper.

I am undecided this actually qualifies for the “ultralight” moniker, and these pots are sadly marred by having a ton of pretend influencer opinions on the market, however they’re really fairly good. The hard-anodized aluminum is sturdy and supplies good warmth switch. The ceramic nonstick coating makes for straightforward cleanup (particularly paired with the GSI scraper under).

Nonetheless essentially the most helpful piece of backpacking gear I personal, GSI’s pot scraper is the unsung hero of backcountry cooking, turning cleanup from a tedious chore to a few seconds’ work. Now, when you significantly burn one thing, this factor is not going to prevent (boil water within the pan to loosen the burnt bits), however for each different scenario, scraping down your pot with this device will get you 99 p.c of the best way to a clear pot.

This has been my backpack of alternative 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 provides you a spot to stash moist gear, and 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 just a little extra gear when backpacking with my children.

Whereas I really like my Junction pack (see above), have been I shopping for right this moment, 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. In the event 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 needs to be loads.

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 onerous to move up.

Six Moon Design’s Lunar Solo (7/10, WIRED Overview) is my favourite single-wall ultralight solo tent. It is not with out its quirks (learn the pitching ideas), however if you would like one thing greater than a tarp, that also weighs simply 26 ounces (740 grams), this one is tough to beat.

Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Pad Offers

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

The Zenbivy Mattress 25 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is hands-down essentially the most comfy backcountry sleeping expertise I’ve ever had. It would not be my high decide 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 numerous 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 the whole lot I liked in regards to the authentic above, however lighter weight. I will have a full overview very quickly, however when you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however wished to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you’ve got been on the lookout for.

It is not our high decide for facet sleepers, however the Questar stays a very good choice 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 in a position to attract my legs up when side-sleeping and unfold out significantly greater than with many of the different sleeping baggage I’ve examined.

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—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 just a little extra sturdy, making this a superb various ultralight pad. Be aware that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more moderen mannequin.

Mountaineering and Tenting Offers

Do not forget to take a look at our information to the Greatest Day-Mountaineering Backpacks and the Greatest Journey Baggage.

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 might have room for it in your car, there is not any higher approach to calm down across the fireplace together with your family members.

This deal is just out there on the virtually blinding Firefly Yellow coloration, 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 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.

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 properly deserved, the 100-denier high-tenacity nylon (Bluesign-approved) makes for a sturdy pack whereas remaining fairly light-weight (2 kilos, 1 ounce for the S/M measurement). The twin zippered panel-loading design makes attending to your stuff a snap, and there are many further pockets inside and outdoors that will help you stash all of your gear.

I’ve but to do a visit with a satellite tv for pc communicator, however I do perceive why folks 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 appropriate Garmin watches.

Oru’s foldable kayaks are genius—all of the boat, not one of the measurement. The Lake is mild, fairly 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 automotive trunk or corridor closet.

Our favourite approach to keep away from the inexperienced propane bottles is that this gasoline growler. This mannequin will get you a 1.2-pound propane tank with a pleasant padded/insulated sleeve and a 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 onerous metal that come from lugging round a giant propane tank. This measurement is the equal of 5 inexperienced propane bottles.