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The 4th of July is more than just an occasion for fireworks and grilling — it’s also a great time to save. Though it’s not the most popular of deal events, stores of every size and type love to offer an Independence Day sale. To help you browse the best ones going on now, I’ve rounded up the best 4th of July sales below.
Some of the best sales we’re seeing right now include Ikea’s Midsummer Sale, which offers select pieces up to 50% off, and REI’s Outlet Sale, which knocks prices down by up to 60%. Through July 11, the Steam Deck handheld gaming console also comes with a rare 15% discount. Appliances are also seeing some great prices, with huge sales running from retailers and brands like The Home Depot, LG, and GE.
Plenty more savings can be had this summer if you keep scrolling below. If your shopping isn’t urgent, be sure to watch for Amazon Prime Day on July 16 and 17. We’ll be here, covering everything the Amazon shopping day offers, including the best deals and how to shop.
The best 4th of July appliance and grilling deals
Independence Day is a popular time for big-box retailers like The Home Depot and Lowe’s to offer great appliance discounts. In time for the warming weather, I’m seeing some great price drops on air conditioner picks from our guides to the best portable air conditioners and the best air conditioner units.
The EcoFlow Wave 2 is the best battery-powered portable air conditioner we’ve tested. You can power it with solar, your car, or a battery, making it a great choice for power outages, camping, and more.
Traeger is one of our favorite grill brands, and the Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill is an excellent option for easy precision grilling and smoking.
If you want hands-off barbecuing with immaculate Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, it doesn’t get any better than the Traeger Timberline series.
Ideal for anyone with a smaller outdoor space, this high-tech fire pit is completely smokeless, and can double as a grill. Bonus? It’s portable, which is a true game-changer.
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is the best fire pit we’ve tested because its design facilitates blazing fires with minimal smoke. Plus, it’s available in seven colors.
The best 4th of July TV and gaming deals
Your first thought about the 4th of July may not be TVs and gaming, but regardless, there are some nice TV and gaming deals to shop for the occasion. Especially rare right now is a limited-time discount on the LCD Steam Deck, bringing the highly sought-after console down to under $300.
Valve’s Steam Deck is a powerful handheld system with support for thousands of games. It’s an impressive device, but is best-suited for tech-savvy players and PC gaming enthusiasts.
TCL’s QM8 is its latest flagship 4K QLED TV. It offers excellent contrast and brightness with a Mini LED backlight along with a 120Hz refresh rate for a great price.
TCL’s S4 can’t match the picture performance of pricier displays, but it’s an affordable 4K display that’s ideal for buyers who just want a basic smart TV for casual viewing.
The Roku Plus Series is the brand’s budget-friendly QLED display. The TV has local dimming and quantum dots to provide solid contrast, color, and brightness capabilities. For under $500, the 55-inch model is a great value for anyone who wants a capable smart TV.
The best 4th of July outdoor and camping deals
Several stores are welcoming the warm weather and end of the school year by dropping prices on outdoor essentials, from accessories to full-size tents. Some of the best sales include discounts from REI Outlet and Backcountry.
First Aid Only’s All-Purpose 299-piece First Aid Kit is well-organized so you don’t have to shuffle around too much looking for whatever it is you need when you need it most, and it’s packed with everything short of what might require a trip to the emergency room.
Rumpl’s popular Puffy Blanket comes in a ton of different fun designs to complete your setup. It’s easy to pack, comes with its own bag, and has corner loops so they can tie or stake it to the ground if needed.
The updated Wawona 6 Tent by The North Face now features a double-wall construction with a huge vestibule for a more homey vibe.
The Osprey Farpoint is available in two torso sizes. Each includes a wide hip belt and contoured back panel, making it an incredibly comfortable carry and a great choice for every body type.
This highly portable charger helps you utilize solar power to charge your devices. It’s designed with three USB ports that you can use to juice up your tech anytime you’re in the great outdoors.
The best 4th of July mattress deals
Mattresses are on sale most of the year, it’s true. But for 4th of July, they’re down to better prices than we usually see, and I expect they’ll only get better as the holiday nears.
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress has great edge support and motion isolation. The mix of memory foam and pocket springs leads to an average firmness that makes it an outstanding solution for back pain sufferers of any sleeping style.
The Saatva Classic Mattress is designed to suit a variety of sleeping styles and features a plush top for luxurious comfort.
For extra firm support, you’ll want the Dawn mattress. The Luxe features — zoned lumbar support, quilted pillow top, added height, and a breathable Tencel cover — make it feel extra luxurious.
The memory foam of the Bear mattress, combined with Celliant technology, makes this a great bed for active folks looking for some rest and recovery.
A two-sided mattress, the Plank by Brooklyn Bedding delivers unique firmness levels with optional cooling on each side—constructed for those sleepers who say a typical firm is never firm enough.
Find even more great summer savings in our roundup of the best early Prime Day deals.
As a Tech Deals and Streaming Reporter for Insider’s Reviews team, Sarah covers the latest movie and series releases along with the best sales on products we recommend. Prior to joining Insider Inc., she was a Deals Writer at Wirecutter, a New York Times company. After graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Marketing, Sarah started out as a Freelance Deals Writer at Wirecutter; there she focused on newsletter creation, social media promotion, and syndication in addition to deals writing before stepping into a full-time role. Her accomplishments from this position, in addition to the countless deals she’s written, include implementing multiple social media marketing campaigns and launching a Deals Facebook group for the company. Say hi (or send a picture of your pet) to Sarah at ssaril@businessinsider.com, or reach her on Twitter at @sarahhahr or on Instagram at @lord_ponty. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here. Learn more about how we research deals.
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