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The only carefree days of summer happen between June 21st (the first official day of the season) and July 4th. After Independence Day it’s a mad dash to pack in all your camping, cabin and three-day weekend excursions.
To help, REI has started its extensive 4th of July sale a week and a half ahead of time so you can grab all the gear you still need to take said trips. They just added discounts up to 40% off on your favorite brands like Patagonia and Hydro Flask, but they’ve also included their clearance deals which slash prices as much as 80% off.
We’ve rounded up our favorite deals below, including some fresh discounts on items we included in our summer gear guide.
Patagonia Better Sweater Vest
Quantities are limited on these durable but eco-friendly vests made from bluesign-approved fabric, but they’re available in black, green, khaki and stonewash.
REI Co-op Grand Hut 4 Tent
Available in Marigold [pictured here] or “Blue Heaven,” this four-person sleeper is more mobile cabin than traditional tent.
Hydro Flask Wide Mouth 32 Ounce Water Bottle
Our number one pick for best water bottle in our summer gear guide. You can read why over there, or just trust us and pick one of the 11 available colors.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffels
These super weather-resistant (but easily accessible) duffels are made to be carried three ways (backpack, duffel or haul) and are discounted in four sizes (45 liter, 60 liter, 90 liter and 120 liter).
Oru Kayak Bay ST Folding Kayak
We’ve written about the ingenious origami-kayak-in-a-bag before, but now you can nab it at a $300 discount.
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