The 4th of July is over, but the REI deals continue. The REI 4th of July sale is a great time to get a deal on hiking, camping, and backpacking essentials. This year, there are also great competing July Fourth sales on top brands at Backcountry and Public Lands.
We test camping and hiking gear all year round here at WIRED, and these REI deals are on gear we've tested and approved. There’s something here for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, sleeping bags, 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 Sleeping Bags, Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Best Rain Jackets, Best Merino Wool Clothes, and Best Binoculars.
Updated July 5, 2025: We've added a deal on a Cannondale ebike, Patagonia Nano Puff jacket, several merino wool t-shirts and socks, the Garmin Forerunner 265, several rain jackets, and our favorite car camping sleeping bag.
WIRED Featured Deals
Do I have to be an REI Member to save? AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron No, 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 Fourth of July Sale end? AccordionItemContainerButton LargeChevron This year the REI Fourth of July sale runs June 27 through July 7. Both Backcountry and Public Lands are running sales through July 7 as well.
The Best Hiking and Running Deals
Be sure to check out our guides to the best rain jackets, the best merino wool, and how to layer your clothes to stay comfy in any weather.
Photograph: Patagonia
This deal is only on one color (Redtail Rust for men and Oxide Red for the women) and probably won't last, but this is the lowest price we've seen for one of our favorite hiking rain jackets.
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