Deals Hotter Than Your Driveway: Great Prices on RTIC, Mountain Hardwear, and Water Sports

RTIC: Up to 40% Off

For most of us, temperatures will stay scorching for months ahead — which just makes coolers all the more tempting. That’s even more true when you can get discounts on RTIC, which makes some of the best coolers around.

Case in point: You can snag the 52 QT Ultralight Cooler for 15% in the Mardi Gras design, which looks as fun as it sounds.

REI: Extra 25% Off Outlet

REI Members have a new excuse to return to their favorite outdoor retailer: an extra 25% off coupon at REI Outlet through July 21.

The coupon applies to select REI Outlet hiking footwear and backpacks. Use the code HIKEOUT24​ during checkout. For a deal that combines style and substance, check out the Moab Speed Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boots – Women’s. The price has already been slashed to $94, but you can get another 25% off with the coupon.

Scheels: Up to 50% Off Water Sports

I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to imagine a better summer to start getting serious about water sports. After all, when the thermometer is in the red, nothing beats the heat like getting in the water.

Scheels clearly agrees, as the online retailer offers major discounts on plenty of gear for making a splash. For a standout deal, look at the Perception Impulse 10 Sit-In Kayak. Save $90 on this pretty little vessel and hit some whitewater!

Mountain Hardwear: Up to 40% Off

The gear from Mountain Hardwear is made to last, and right now you can get some of the brand’s durable apparel at steep discounts. Its summer sale offers many great products at 40% off.

Personally, I’d go for the Men’s Trail Sender Pant, a pair of durable hiking pants for 40% off, or $58 — not too shabby for some good gear.

Pearl Izumi: Up to 80% Off

July is a great time to snatch up some cheap cycling threads from Pearl Izumi, which has very steep price slashes on tons of quality bike apparel.

Look no further than the Women’s Sugar 5″ Shorts, the brand’s shortest inseam bike short. Originally $65, you can get a pair of these for just $22.75 in the current sale through July 21.

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