The Best REI 4th of July Deals 2026: Our Top 25 Picks
Our team dug through nearly 3,000 sale items so you don't have to — here are the 25 deals actually worth buying
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June 26, 2026
REI's 4th of July Sale runs June 26 to July 6, 2026, with up to 40% off gear, apparel, and footwear, and up to 50% off clearance. With thousands of items on sale, the hard part isn't finding a deal — it's finding the deals worth your money. So our thru-hiker team did the sorting for you. We combed the entire sale and pulled the top 25 deals on gear we've actually tested, from trail-proven backpacks and tents to the socks and water filters we reach for every trip.
Below are our 25 must-not-miss picks, plus deeper dives into the best camping deals and hiking and backpacking deals if you're shopping for a specific kind of trip. Every item here is something we'd tell a friend to buy.
If you’re not an REI member yet, $30 buys a lifetime membership with benefits:
10% member dividend on eligible purchases
free U.S. shipping
extended window for satisfaction guarantee (in most cases, it’s one full year)
member coupons, such as 20% one full-priced item
The Top 25 REI 4th of July Deals
| Product | Retail Price | Sale Price | Savings | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI Co-op Flash Shade Hoodie Men's Women's |
$69.95 | $52.39 | 25% | $17.56 |
| REI Co-op Swiftland Hybrid Run Pant Men's Women's |
$89.95 | $67.39 | 25% | $22.56 |
| Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System with Cnoc Premium 2-Liter Bladder | $64.95 | $48.69 | 25% | $16.26 |
| Altra Lone Peak 9 Men's Women's |
$145.00 | $101.49 | 30% | $43.51 |
| REI Co-op Flexlite Air Chair | $99.95 | $74.89 | 25% | $25.06 |
| Garmin Instinct 3 Solar | $400.00 | $299.99 | 25% | $100.01 |
| Outdoor Research Aspire 3L Jacket - Women's | $260.00 | $207.99 | 20% | $52.01 |
| Garmin inReach Messenger | $300.00 | $199.99 | 33% | $100.01 |
| Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire | $1,100.00 | $849.99 | 22% | $250.01 |
| Shokz OpenRun Pro2 | $179.95 | $124.99 | 30% | $54.96 |
| Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 Tent | $400.00 | $239.99 | 40% | $160.01 |
| Garmin fenix 8 Pro AMOLED Sapphire | $1,200.00 | $949.99 | 20% | $250.01 |
| Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus | $500.00 | $449.99 | 10% | $50.01 |
| REI Co-op Base Camp 4 Tent | $489.00 | $366.69 | 25% | $122.31 |
| Outdoor Research Stratoburst Stretch Rain Jacket - Men's Men's Women's |
$175.00 | $139.99 | 20% | $35.01 |
| Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals - Women's | $95.00 | $71.19 | 25% | $23.81 |
| REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Tent with Footprint | $369.00 | $276.69 | 25% | $92.31 |
| Garmin inReach Messenger Plus | $400.00 | $299.99 | 25% | $100.01 |
| Garmin Edge 1050 Bike Computer | $700.00 | $599.99 | 14% | $100.01 |
| Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED | $1,000.00 | $749.99 | 25% | $250.01 |
| Osprey Aether 65 Pack - Men's | $370.00 | $277.49 | 25% | $92.51 |
| Osprey Ariel 65 Pack - Women's | $370.00 | $277.49 | 25% | $92.51 |
| Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals - Men's Men's Women's |
$95.00 | $71.19 | 25% | $23.81 |
| Oru Kayak Lake Sport Kayak - 9' | $699.00 | $559.19 | 20% | $139.81 |
| Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED | $400.00 | $299.99 | 25% | $100.01 |
FAQ
When is the REI 4th of July Sale 2026?
It runs June 26 through July 6, 2026. Clearance deals often run a little longer, but headline sale prices end July 6.
How much can you save?
Most sale items are up to 40% off, with clearance reaching up to 50% off [CROSS-CHECK]. The deepest cuts are usually on last-season colors and discontinued models.
Do REI Co-op members get extra discounts?
Members typically get sale-specific perks during this event [CROSS-CHECK specifics]. Membership is a one-time $30 fee and earns an annual dividend.
Is the sale worth it?
If you need summer gear, yes — it's one of REI's bigger seasonal sales. We only flag items we'd actually buy, so the 25 picks above are the ones we think are worth your money.
What's REI's return policy?
Members get up to a year to return most items; non-members get 90 days, which makes buying on sale lower-risk than at most retailers.
