REI's 4th of July Sale: Our Favorite Gear Summer 2023
AND sales from all over the internet on outdoor gear
June 28th, 2023
REI is having their 4th of July Sale early. We spent hours scanning what's on sale at REI, Backcountry, Moosejaw, Amazon and more to save you time and money on gear.
Sales include up to 50% off camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and camp kitchen. REI Outlet items are also 50% off.
Pro tip: if you’re headed on a trip this weekend, order online for In-Store Pick Up so you can get it faster than with typical shipping.
See all our favorite sale items on our Deals Page, updated daily.
1. REI Half Dome SL 2 tent
30% off this best-selling tent and winner in our Best Backpacking Tents story AND our Best Camping Tents story, it's incredibly easy to set up and sturdy. We like that this tent is spacious enough for car camping but lightweight enough for backpacking. When one item can do things well, it makes the outdoors more accessible.
Sale also applies to the 3-person version, the Half Dome SL 3 Tent.
Deal ends July 4th.
2. Bote Aero sit on top inflatable kayak
50% off the inflatable kayak we recommend as the winner for Best Inflatable Kayak for the award for Most Versatile kayak. This lightweight kayak can be converted into a SUP (stand up paddleboard) or a solo or tandem kayak. At 50% off, this luxury boat is as affordable as our budget recommendations. Deal ends July 4th.
3. REI SAHARA SHADE
We're big fans of sun shirts and while we're still testing the REI Sahara Shade Hoodie (spoiler alert), we think this sale is worth your attention.
Available in kids, men's, women's, and plus-size options, this sale is yet another reminder to invest in good sun protection this summer.
See our Sun Protection section to see other ways to protect your skin during this high-sun exposure time of year.
This sale appears that it may continue past July 4th, but is limited to size and color availability.
4. REI CAMp DREAMER INFLATABLE MATTRESS
Save 40% on the REI Camp Dreamer inflatable car camping mattress. We’re testing it for an update of our Best Camping Mattress guide and are impressed by the comfort and quality for the price.
This thick camp mattress offers many of the same features found in other car camping mattresses twice the price—and that’s not including the extra 40% you save during the sale.
Sale also applies to the 2-person version.
Deal ends July 4th.
5. REI Wonderland Tent
If you're car camping and want the lap of luxury, the reasonably priced REI Wonderland Tent series is even more affordable. It's the winner of best family tent in our Best Camping Tents guide. This tent is tall enough to stand up in. You can store all your gear out of the rain in here. And unlike a lot of car camping tents out there, this one is weather-proof.
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6. ignik gas growler
40% off one of our favorite car camping gear items, the refillable Ignik Gas Growler. This is for eco-minded campers who want a way to reduce waste.
Most car camping setups use propane canisters for their two-burner camp stove, gas-powered lanterns, and portable heaters.
Depending on how often you camp, you might go through anywhere between 5 to 40 of these per year.
Because it’s hard (though not impossible) to find a place to recycle these canisters, most end up in a landfill.
If you’ve ever wondered whether someone invented a better way to , the Ignik Gas Growler is the answer.
It’s a favorite in our Best Gifts for Campers guide.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
7. Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
The winner of most comfortable sleeping pad in our Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads guide, the Nemo Tensor is thick, surprisingly lightweight, and good for side sleepers, too.
It's 40% off, which is pretty impressive given how high in demand this pad has been. We've had trouble finding it in stores in the last year, so this is good chance to snag one for yourself at a discount.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
9. REI Magma 30
A rare 30% off the winner in our Best Sleeping Bags guide for best budget bag, the Magma uses the same high quality lightweight materials as more expensive brands. We were impressed by the value of these bags. Sale applies to men’s and women’s bags in 15F and 30F options.
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10. Biolite 330
We’ve searched for years for the perfect headlamp and this is it. Sale applies to the newest version of our favorite overall winning headlamp in our Best Headlamps guide. This headlamp is comfortable for hiking and running with a sleek design that doesn’t cause headaches like other headlamps. The BioLite 330 survived and thrived one of our writers over 7,000 miles of backpacking.
12. rei base camp tent
40% off a 3 to 4-season tent that is sturdy, warm, and easy to set up, the REI Base Camp Tent is the camping tent that you can take out into fouler weather.
It’s in our Best Car Camping Tents guide and our Best 4-Season Tents guide.
Although we liked this tent, it wasn’t a winner because there are other 3 to 4 season tents that have a lower MSRP. However, at 40% off, the REI Base Camp is a better overall tent for the price than other tents in the category.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
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13. Injinji Socks
25% off Injinji Socks—the toe socks for outdoor people. Injinji socks are winners in our Best Hiking Socks guide and our Best Running Socks guide.
If toe blisters have bothered you in the past, try Injinji socks. Many of our Treeline Review writers swear by them. At 25% off, this is a good chance to see if they work for you.
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14. rei siesta hooded sleeping bag
40% off a winner in our Best Camping Sleeping Bags guide, you’d be hard pressed to find a higher quality sleeping bag for this price.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
15. Eureka Copper Spur Tent
If you want a tent that you can stand up in—a tent with live-able space big enough for a banquet table to stay free from bugs—the Eureka Copper Spur is our go-to tent. With a mesh roof perfect for looking at stars (in good weather) and a power port for charging electronics at campgrounds, this tent feels like luxury at a great price. Available in 4 and 6 person versions.
16. Nemo Disco 15
The Nemo Disco 15 is the best synthetic sleeping bag in the Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags guide. It has Thermogills to vent and allow more room for side sleepers. It's also one of the best plus size sleeping bag options out there right now. It's available in men's and women's sizing. We recommend the 15F degree temperature, but they also have a 30F temperature model.
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17. osprey poco lt baby and child carrier backpack
25% off the overall winner in our Best Baby and Child Carrier Hiking Backpack guide, this comfortable and safety-oriented backpack is a must for outdoorsy parents.
We liked this pack so much that we wrote a long-term in-depth review.
We rarely see it on sale, especially for 25% off, so this is a good time to get geared up for summer.
Sale applies to the Osprey Poco Plus and the Osprey LT.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
18. nemo stargaze reclining camp chair
25% off a winner in our Best Camping Chairs guide, we love the comfort and fun of the Nemo Stargaze.
19. kelty low love seat
25% off our favorite two-person camping chair, this has become a staple for outdoorsy people for us in camp and on their back porch at home. It’s our 2-person seat winner and best low camp chair winner in our Best Camping Chairs guide.
Sale lasts until July 4th.
20. Therm-a-rest ZLite Sol
25% off a former winner in our Best Sleeping Pads guide. If you want a quality, affordable, foam sleeping pad that is durable and will never puncture, this is it.
We’ve backpacked thousands of miles with this sleeping pad, which is warm enough for summer hiking.
21. Yeti Tundra Haul Cooler
A rare 20% off on the overall winner in our Best Camping Coolers guide, this bear-proof cooler retains ice for 10 days. This wheeled version makes it easier to carry a cooler full of ice and drinks longer distances, such as for walk-in campsites or picnic areas. Based on tracking deals on this cooler for the past 3 years, we are unlikely to see another deal on Yeti products like this until the end of the summer.
