The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCampers, hikers, and generally outdoorsy folks, it's time to lock in. The REI 4th of July sale has great deals on hiking, camping, and backpacking essentials, so you can stock up for those summer adventures you're not quite prepared for yet without overpaying. This year, the sale runs from June 26 through July 6, although many of the REI Outlet discounts end July 2.

Backcountry and other retailers are also having sales (lucky you), and we've included deals from those brands as well. There are deep discounts (over 50 percent off in some cases) on everything from our favorite sleeping bags to our favorite camp chairs.We review camping and hiking gear all year-round here at WIRED, and these REI deals are on gear we've already tested and loved.

There’s something here for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, backpacks, and plenty of outdoor apparel.If you're not sure what you need, be sure to look at our guides to outdoor gear, like the Best Backpacking Tents, Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Best Rain Jackets, Best Merino Wool Clothes, and Best Binoculars.Do I Have to Be an REI Member to Save?

AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronNo, but REI Co-op members earn 10 percent Member Rewards on all their purchases (which you can redeem at the end of the year), and there are some special deals for members, like a coupon for 20 percent off any one full-price item. REI membership is a one-time fee of $30. Right now, when you spend $50 on gear, you can sign up for a new membership, and REI will give you a $30 bonus card, making membership effectively free.

When Does the REI 4th of July Sale End?AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronThis year, the REI 4th of July sale runs from June 26 through July 6. Both Backcountry and Public Lands are running sales through July 6 as well.

Can’t You Just Put Links to All Your Outdoor Guides Right Here?AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronSure. Here you go:Hiking & Backpacking Gear Guides:Best Backpacking TentsBest Sleeping Pads for BackpackingBest Backpacking StovesBest Backpacking Water FiltersThe Best Day-Hiking BackpacksThe Best BinocularsThe Best Hiking Boots and ShoesCamping GuidesBest Sleeping BagsBest Sleeping PadsBest Family Camping TentsThe Best Camping ChairsOur Favorite Overlanding GearThe Best Bug SpraysThe Best SunscreensBest Flashlights and HeadlampsOutdoor Apparel GuidesBest Base LayersBest Merino Wool ClothesBest Rain JacketsBest Merino Wool T-ShirtsBest Puffer JacketsWinter SportsThe Best Ski HelmetsThe Best Ski GogglesBest Ski ClothesBest Ski Gloves and MittensWhat You Should Get with Your Yeti CouponDuring the REI 4th of July sale, REI Members get a coupon for 20 percent off one full-price Yeti item.

Not an REI member? You can sign up today and get access to the coupon. Here's what we think you should get with yours.

Courtesy of YetiSave to wishlistSave to wishlistYetiTundra Haul$450 REIThe Tundra Haul is our top-pick cooler. It's expensive and big, but Yeti's rotomolded cooler is the undisputed king for a simple reason—it keeps your stuff cold longer. The Tundra Haul is built like a tank, with 3-inch-thick insulated walls, a heavy aluminum arm, and puncture-proof, one-piece wheels.

Fill this thing up and you'll need a second person to lift it in and out of your trunk (or truck, in my case). I've managed to get five days of cold out of it in the insane humidity of Florida in the spring.Deals on Rain Jackets and Outdoor ApparelCourtesy of REIREI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket for $50 ($50 off)REI (Men's)REI (Women's)The Rainier is our favorite budget rain jacket, especially when it's on sale.

This particular deal, while limited in color options, is the lowest price I've seen in 5 years of covering REI sales. Unlike most rain jackets in this price range, the Rainier uses high-quality three-layer, seam-taped, laminate waterproofing that's non-fluorinated (meaning no PFAS). It has some other features rare in budget rain jackets, like pit zips or venting, a weatherproof center zip, and an adjustable, stowable hood.

Outdoor Research Foray 3L Rain Jacket for $199 ($50 off)REI (Men's)I have the 2024 version of this jacket and it has served me well. The taped seams and welded construction keep wind and moisture at bay, and the side zip vents run all the way from the hem to the bicep, offering great ventilation when you're moving (they're also handy for getting at stuff in the pockets of your mid layers).Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket $553 ($97 off)REI (Men's)REI (Women's $325)The best deal here is the women's version of this classic rain jacket, which is nearly half off in some colors and sizes.

The AR (for “all-round”) is the beefiest of Arc'teryx's Beta jackets. The combination of 40-denier fabric (with 80D reinforced areas) and Gore-Tex Pro 3L membrane make this not just highly waterproof, but very durable as well. When I know it's going to rain, this is the jacket I bring.

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