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Academy Sports 4th of July Sale: Up to 50% Off Outdoor Gear

4th of July celebrations are here. To celebrate, many companies are giving out big sales. For many, it comes as a longstanding part of their culture. For others, it’s a way to have something to latch onto ahead of Prime Day deals, set to launch later in the month. Whatever the case may be, it is deals season. And that’s no different with Academy Sports + Outdoors. While these 4th of July Academy deals are live, you can save up to 50% off on everything from shoes to the best grills. Tap the button below to see all of their deals or keep reading to see our favorite picks.

O’Rageous Men’s Drainage Aquasock Water Shoes — $7, was $10

A side view of an O'Rageous Men's Drainage Aquasock Water Shoe.
O'Rageous

This is a simple but fair one. If you like traversing in wet areas, you don’t want your best shoes to get wet and damaged. Instead, take a cheap pair of shoes meant for water that will stay comfortable even after having been wet. This pair, from O’Rageous, comes in sizes 7 through 11 (no half sizes), has EVA insoles, and use meshed materials for water drainage and ultimate breathability.

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Intex Easy Set Pool — $30, was $60

A family play in the Intex Easy Set Pool.
Intex

Here’s a secret: You don’t have to have a permanent, inlaid pool. Most people just want to chill in a small layer of water to beat the summer heat, not prep for the Olympic dive contest. And with this 8 x 24 foot Intex pool, you’ll have plenty of room to chill with your friends. It has a 3-ply exterior material to avoid being punctured. Your pump can fill the pool’s sides in about ten minutes, but the thing can hold an impressive 513 gallons of water, so it’ll take a few moments before the swimming can begin.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Easy Shade 10 x 10 ft. Slant Leg Canopy — $40, was $50

The fully deployed Academy Sports + Outdoors Easy Shade 10 ft x 10 ft Slant Leg Canopy.
Academy Sports + Outdoors

Beating the shade this summer won’t only keep you cool, it’ll also help you avoid skin cancer. Get an extra 100 square feet of protection with this 10 x 10 foot canopy. Its polyester covering will block about 99% of UV rays and the complete 33.95-pound package wraps up into provided carry package. That makes this great for the lawn, good for camping, and even an excellent beach choice.

L.L. Bean Men’s Chelsea Bean 6.5-inch Boots — $95, was $139

A man wearing the L.L. Bean Men's Chelsea Bean 6.5 in Boots by the lake.
L.L. Bean

If you want durable and stylish boots for wet grass and mud, these are them. A sort of hybrid design, the top half of each boot is made with full-grain leather while the bottom half is made with a waterproof rubber bottom supported by a steel shank. The result is a shoes that can stylishly handle overcast days and walks through the morning dew. These boots are available from size 7 to 14, with no half sizes.

New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam X 880v13 Running Shoes — $100, was $140

A pair of the New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X 880v13 Running Shoes.
New Balance

It is now the season for running shoe deals, even if it feels so deadly hot outside that you might not feel ready to use the running shoes just yet. These sharp-looking New Balance runners will get you ready to go, with their thick foam padding, high air flow design, and durable rubber outsole for extra miles on the road or track. They come in half sizes from 8 to 12, plus have sizes 13 and 14. There are also highlighter yellow and dark black colorations available.

Pit Boss 850 Competition Series Pellet Grill — $450, was $550

The Pit Boss 850 Competition Series Pellet Grill being used in a yard.
Pit Boss

This grill lets you make food with old fashioned flavors while using modern day tech. With a Wi-Fi connection, you can check up on your cooking food, flame intensity, and fuel level from a distance. Or, stick around your grill and keep an eye on its LCD screen that also includes all of the appropriate readouts. This grill has ~850 square inches of cooking area and an immediate toggle for direct and indirect heat.

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Best of REI’s Winter Sale: Up to 62% off clothes and gear
Man winter camping with a green tent

If the cold of winter won't stop you from enjoying the great outdoors, you better be prepared. Fortunately, now's an excellent time to buy winter outfits and winter gear, as you can enjoy huge savings from REI Co-op's REI Outlet Winter Sale, which runs until November 21. You can take advantage of discounts of as much as 62% off, and REI Co-op members can get 20% off on a full-priced item and an extra 20% off on a REI Outlet item using the coupon code WINTER24. We've got some recommendations for excellent bargains, but feel free to look at all the deals through the button below. You're going to want to complete your purchases as soon as possible though, as stocks may run out sooner than you expect.

Bogs Casual Lace Boots -- $54 $135 60% off

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Prime Big Deal Days The North Face deals: up to 50% off jackets, vests, backpacks
Wearing a North Face vest in a field.

Update 10/9/24: Most prices have stayed the same, but the Recon backpack got a tad cheaper.

If you've been thinking about buying The North Face gear, but you missed the discounts of The North Face winter sale and the Prime Day deals in July, don't worry because you've got another chance at massive savings with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days -- but you only have a few more hours of the event. Amazon has slashed the prices of the brand's jackets, vests, and other types of clothing, as well as accessories such as backpacks.
The North Face Men's Canyonlands Hoodie Sweatshirt -- $90 $99 9% off

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Lots of REI outdoor gear is 50% or more off today — Tents, tools, packs, more
Man going for a hike.

Fall, winter, and the cold weather are almost here, so many of us will spend more time outdoors. If that's the case for you, listen up, because REI is having a huge outdoor gear sale, with a regular rotation of clearance items. The selection is vast, but just to give you some idea, there are tents, sleeping bags, apparel, outdoor packs, tools like ski poles or snowshoes, and much more. Outdoorsfolk who spend time exploring the great outdoors are really going to love this one. One highlight to call out is the Alpine Mountain Gear Weekender six-person tent for $83, normally $200, which saves you $117 or 58% off. We highly recommend browsing the sale to see what you might like.

 
Why you should shop this REI outdoor gear sale
Anytime you get 50% off quality gear, it's great. But any higher than that is spectacular and that's what you're looking at for this REI outdoor gear sale. Some of these items are 58%, 60%, or even higher off, well over that half mark. Take this , for example, which is only $12, normally $31, saving you $19 or 62%. That's a hell of a deal, but it's certainly not the only one.

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