Our 25 favorite July 4th tech and outdoor deals

The best REI and gadget sales, plus: apps for your next hike, fireworks photo tips, and more. [View this email in your browser]( 7.4.19 Here in America, what we're really celebrating on the Fourth of July is the fact that a group of aristocratic white men decided they were going to stop paying their taxes. But there's so much more to Independence Day, our most patriotic of national holidays. Like [grilling out]( And [road trips]( And [camping]( Exploding balls of [colorful fire]( Oh, and [shopping]( There are always deep discounts on [personal electronics]( and [outdoor gear]( to be found on the 4th and all the way through the long weekend. We're here to help with all of those things. We have articles for you about taking the [best fireworks photos]( staying [safe in the outdoors]( and a [list of podcasts]( you can download to keep your kids entertained on long car rides. We've collected some [fun and explodey science experiments]( you can do if your town has strict rules about fireworks. And of course, we've rounded up all the [best Fourth of July deals]( as well. Happy Fourth of July, and enjoy the long weekend. (If your bosses didn't give you Friday off, consider dumping their tea into Boston harbor.) Note: When you buy something using the retail links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Much like [subscribing to WIRED]( these contributions help fund the journalism we produce every day. [Read more]( about how this works. [headphones] Independence Deals 25 of the Best Sales and Deals for the Long July 4th Weekend By Jess Grey If you're looking for outdoor and indoor essentials, you can save a lot of cash this Independence Day weekend. [backpack] 2-Day Deals Need Outdoors Gear? 13 Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale By Adrienne So If you need a water bottle, a tent, or a really cool hoodie, it's all on sale at REI. [Hiker looking map on phone] App Pack These Apps Will Keep You From Getting Lost in the Outdoors By Arielle Pardes Don't lose yourself out there. Download one of these trail-mapping apps to make sure you can always find your way, whether you have cell service or not. [multi color powder explosion] DIY Ditch the Fireworks and Try These Science-Backed Alternatives By Boone Ashworth Blowing things up is a basic part of the Fourth of July. Here's what to try when fireworks aren't an option. [Advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( say cheese How to Take Awesome Photos of Fireworks With Your Phone By WIRED Staff Use these battle-tested tips and camera settings to capture dramatic photos of those explosions in the sky. Are We There Yet? The Best Kids’ Podcasts for Long Summer Drives By Scott Gilbertson Keep your children entertained and ease the stress of getting there with these podcasts for kids. [Oru Kayak Haven fold-up kayak] Things We Loved From Cameras to Kayaks, All the Stuff We Loved in June By WIRED Staff Plus: The all-new Mac Pro, Instant Pot's ace blender, and even a bidet. [Barry] Vacation Plans Everything You Should Binge Over the July 4th Weekend By WIRED Staff You have a long holiday weekend ahead. Here are some quality ways to spend it. Get WIRED Our July 4th Sale is on! For a limited time, get a full year of print + digital access for just $49.99 $5. Subscribe now [Advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [Wired Magazine]( When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. [Read more about how this works](. This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, [wired@newsletters.wired.com]( to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2018. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.