Yellow tent set up on sandy ground near trees and a lake in a mountainous area at sunrise or sunset.
July 6, 2026
Outdoor Life: The Best Deals of REIs Fourth of July Sale
Save on tents, sleeping bags, water filters, and apparel.
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Golden retriever running on grass with text about REI 4th of July Deals from 6/26 to 7/6.
July 6, 2026
Section Hiker: Best REI Fourth of July Deals
Big discounts on hiking and camping gear for adults and kids!
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Wooden Appalachian Trail sign showing distances to Pamola Peak, campgrounds, and Springer Mountain.
July 6, 2026
The TreK: Gear and Thoughts For AT Thru Hike
I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT) northbound (NOBO) in 2026 from late-January to mid-June and this is my gear list for an early-season.
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Text reading Best REI 4th of July Deals for Hikers over a blue forest background.
July 6, 2026
The Trek: Best REI Fourth of July Deals for Hikers
For those of you in need of a mid-summer gear upgrade, here are some of our favorite 4th of July deals from REI for hikers and backpackers.
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Fireworks background with camping tent, kayak, sleeping bag, blue Hoka shoe, and yellow mountain bike.
July 6, 2026
Outside: The Best Finds From REIs Fourth of July Deals Event
REI’s 4th of July deals event is full of fireworks.
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Hand holding Tongo insect repellent spray can in front of green plants outdoors.
July 6, 2026
Outdoor Life: The Best Tick Repellents
The best methods for staying tick-free, whether you’re chasing spring turkeys, early fall whitetails, or remote mountain-top views.
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Text '7 alternatives to Smartwater bottles' with three different water bottles and hiker in a mountainous landscape.
July 6, 2026
The Trek: Safer Smartwater Bottle Alternatives
Smartwater bottles are made from PET1 plastic, which is a food-safe plastic designed for single use.
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Two woodpeckers with striped backs perched on a mossy rock against a blurred background.
July 6, 2026
REI: Perfect Kit for Birding
Vle eseye zwazo-gade? Isit la nan tout bagay ou bezwen kòmanse, ki gen ladan binoculars, yon gid ak plis basics birder.
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Person holding a Sawyer water filter over a stream with rocks in the background.
July 6, 2026
Outdoor Gear Lab: Sawyer Squeeze
Filtraj senp ki lejè ak serye pou itilizasyon endividyèl.
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Woman in red jacket sitting on rock by lake, filtering water with portable water filter.
July 6, 2026
Switchback Travel: Best Backpacking Water Filters
From ultralight chemical purifiers to gravity filters for large groups, we break down the top outdoor water treatment options.
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Collage showing a blue Osprey backpack, tent mesh window, black LED lantern, and yellow inflatable kayak seat.
July 6, 2026
Popular Science: Sneak In A Pre-Black Friday Camping Trip
Eksplore gwo deyò yo anvan pèfòmans kouche nan men sèlman apre yo fin eksplore sa yo byen bonè Nwa Vandredi deyò kontra sou Amazon.
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Multiple portable water filters and hydration bladders arranged on a wooden deck surface.
July 6, 2026
Outdoor Life: The Best Water Filters for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergencies
We tested a huge selection of water filters to help you find the right one for your needs.
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