The 28 Finest Offers From REI’s July 4 Outside 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 check tenting and mountain climbing gear all yr 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 time actions—tents, stoves, sleeping luggage, and loads of out of doors attire.

If you happen to’re unsure what you want, make sure you take a look at our guides to out of doors gear, just like the Finest Backpacking Tents, Finest Sleeping Luggage, Finest Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Finest Rain Jackets, Finest Merino Wool Garments, and Finest Binoculars.

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The Finest Offers on Climbing Attire

You’ll want to take a look at our guides to the most effective rain jackets, the most effective merino wool, and the best way to layer your garments to remain cozy in any climate.

This deal is barely on one coloration (Redtail Rust for males’s and Oxide Purple for the ladies’s), and doubtless will not final, however that is the bottom value we have seen for one in every 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 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 is not overly technical wanting, you possibly can 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 gentle (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’ll finally moist out, however it takes fairly a downpour.

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 waterproof. For some purpose, solely the ladies’s jacket is on sale.

If you happen to dwell 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 comfortable. Do not let the wool scare you, it is not itchy.

I purchased this in the course of the REI Anniversary sale in Could and have been very proud of 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 mushy, stretchy and comfy. I imply it is a merino wool beanie, arduous to go fallacious with a type of. And it is Fjällräven so it is well-made and will 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 mushy, 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) in the event you favor that model). This shirt is 87 p.c merino wool and 13 p.c nylon, which provides it a bit of additional stretch.

The very best 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 oz for a males’s massive).

I purchased my father, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and husband every one in every 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 constructed from artificial fibers, so it is good 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 finances 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 prime choose backpacking water filter and our prime choose 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. 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 also be on sale for $35 ($10 off).

Heading into bear nation this summer time? You will very probably want a bear-resistant technique to retailer your meals. In my expertise, the BV500 from Bear Vault is probably the most extensively permitted choice (although at all times 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 nicely you pack). It does weigh virtually 3 kilos, and it is a bummer to hold, however if you want it, you want it—would possibly as nicely seize one when it is a little bit 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 supplies good warmth switch. The ceramic nonstick coating makes for simple 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 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 software will get you 99 p.c of the best way to a clear pot.

This has been my backpack of selection for the final 5 years. It is gentle, sturdy (it is fabricated 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 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 little bit extra gear when backpacking with my youngsters.

Whereas I really like my Junction pack (see above), had been I shopping for in the present day, 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. If you happen to 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.

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 cross 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 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.

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.

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 varied methods.

Zenbivy’s Mild 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 every part I liked in regards to the authentic above, however lighter weight. I will have a full assessment very quickly, however in the event you’ve been tempted by the Zenbivy, however wished to maintain your base gear weight down, that is the choice you have been searching for.

It is not our prime choose for facet sleepers, however the Questar stays 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 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.

Sea to Summit’s Ether Mild 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 little bit extra sturdy, making this a wonderful different ultralight pad. Word that this one is an REI Outlet deal; the XT has been changed by a more recent mannequin.

Climbing and Tenting Offers

Do not forget to take a look at our information to the Finest Day-Climbing Backpacks and the Finest Journey Luggage.

This chair is the coziest method to hang around round camp. It’s considerably large, heavy, and awkward to fold up and carry, however as long as you have got room for it in your car, there is no higher technique to chill out across the hearth along with your family members.

This deal is barely accessible 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 sturdy 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 nicely 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 additional pockets inside and out of doors that can assist 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 individuals use them. If I had been to convey one alongside, that is the one I might get. It is tiny, gentle (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 speedy SOS from just about wherever. There are additional 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 gentle, fairly quick, and the most affordable 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.

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