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Summer is here, the sun is high, and you know what that means: it's adventure time and REI has your back. Get adventure-ready at the REI 4th of July sale, where your fave outdoor products are up to 50% off. The sale runs from now through 7/4, so while you're celebrating America's independence, you can also celebrate your rad outdoor purchases.
1. A stand up paddle board that's all you need for a fun day on the water. Unlike surfing (which takes years of practice), anyone can just hop on a paddle board at the lake or beach and have fun, as the flow of the water takes them on a journey.
2. A foldable padded lawn chair because sometimes, summer adventures only go as far as the back deck. But that doesn't mean you can't be extra comfy while you enjoy your endless frozen margs. Plus, the chair folds easily, so you can take it to outdoor concerts, the beach, or anyplace you'd like to get a bit comfier.
3. A two-door four-person tent that's perfect for when the whole family goes camping. It's *also* perfect for two-person camping excursions when you actually want some space (what a novel idea!).
4. An Igloo roller cooler that holds a whopping 60 quarts, so you can keep dozens of bottles and cans at their iciest and coldest this summer. Consider this your picnic or BBQ MVP. Plus, all the plastic used to make it is recycled. What a cool way to honor nature! 🍃
5. An LED lantern that will keep even the darkest corners of the forest lit up. This lantern has 40 hours of power when used on its brightest setting and 330 hours (!!) on its lowest, plus its LED lightbulbs never need changing. So whether you need some extra light at the campsite, or your journey back to the tent took a bit longer than expected and you need to illuminate the trail, there is no need to fear with this baby on hand.
6. A car rooftop-mounted bike rack because those trunk-mounted ones leave your bike too vulnerable to falls and dings. You need your bike to be safe and secure (and you also need to fully show it off to the world).
7. And a full suspension mountain bike to go with that new bike rack, of course. This 12-gear one, which has a lightweight aluminum frame, will have you flying on even the toughest trails, but also able to stop quickly, right when you need to. Get ready for one extreme summer.
8. A Camelbak insulated water bottle with double-walled construction, to keep your beverage of choice as cool as possible for as long as possible. The only downside of summer is the scorching, unrelenting heat, but this bottle will keep your water cold for hours. It's basically a forcefield from the sun.
9. And a Camelbak hydration belt because it's great at holding water and cargo. Whether you're on a nice hike or going for a long run, this compact yet spacious design will keep everything you need handy and secure. After all, we know you need water, but you also need your selfie-stick to crush those epic panoramas for the gram.
10. A portable fire pit that is safe and easy to set up, so you can stay warm at night and even toast some marshmallows, while also keeping yourself and the forest safe. Unfortunately, forests fires are easier than ever to start these days. This compact and enclosed fire pit is a much safer alternative to the classic twigs-and-flame campfire.
11. A headlamp because until you buy one, you'll never understand how badly you needed one. Seriously, you can't put a price tag on always being able to see your way around the campsite, no matter the time of night, with your hands totally free.
12. A portable hammock stand that is so easy to set up, you will want to add it into the mix for all of your outdoor hangs. You could even be so extra as to bring the hammock inside. It's summer, baby. There are no rules.
13. A hooded two-person sleeping bag that's perfect for romantic getaways in nature. It's also perfect if you like extra space in your own sleeping bag. We won't judge you, either way.
14. A JBL Flip waterproof speaker that will keep the party going by the lake, by the pool, by the beach, even by the bathtub — any body of water will do. And with the JBL name, you know that bass SLAPS.
15. A lightweight Igloo puffer cooler that will keep everything cool just like the rigid plastic ones, with the added bonus that you can fold it up and pack it when you're done.
With all these deals, it'll be impossible to stay indoors this summer. So get over to REI's sale by July 4th and get psyched for your next nature excursion.
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