Cue the fireworks: the 13 best early Fourth of July sales we found from Home Depot, REI and more | Shopping
If you didn’t manage to snag the waterproof speaker of your dreams during Amazon Prime Day last week, it’s not too late for beach season. In anticipation of the Fourth of July, many brands and retailers are continuing to offer discounts on everything from outdoor gear to travel essentials, and we’ve hand-picked the best of the best that we’ve tested and used ourselves.
As research-obsessed consumer journalists, we’re not just looking for steep price drops. We track price history and look for uncommon discounts on products we’ve tested ourselves, from brands we trust such as Bose, Le Creuset and Dyson. Here are our 13 favorites.
Brooklinen Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towels (Two-Pack)

Brooklinen
Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towels (Two-Pack)
$87.20

Towel off in comfort with the “spa-like” towels we declared the best value after testing 16 different styles. Jon Chan, a Filter reviewer and textile pro, was impressed by the absorption of their dense Turkish cotton construction, as well their vast variety of colors, from cloud white to striped botanical green.
Brooklinen offers 20% off sitewide until 5 July, which includes the linen shower curtain we praised in our guide to the best shower curtains and the down comforter we recommended as a wedding gift.

Brooklinen
Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towels (Two-Pack)
$87.20
Le Creuset Signature 6.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven

Le Creuset
Signature 6.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven
from $289.95
Béis The Tote Luggage Set

Béis
The Tote Luggage Set
$328.10

Jetting off somewhere exciting this weekend? Filter contributor Tobey Grumet Segal swears by her Béis The Tote Set, which includes a soft tote and hardshell carry-on bag. “This one-two punch lets me pack and organize my things inside built-in pouches and zippered pockets in the suitcase, while the roomy tote can hold bulkier gear like shoes, a pair of PJs for overnight flights, my makeup bag and a water bottle,” says Grumet Segal.

Béis
The Tote Luggage Set
$328.10
Coop Original Adjustable Pillow

Coop
Original Adjustable Pillow
$71.20

Coop’s Original Adjustable Pillow is something of an OG in the pillow space, setting the standard for comfort and versatility with its customizable fill. When Filter tester Kori Perten decided to invest in quality sleep with this pillow, “My world shifted. My slumber soothed. I never looked back,” she says. Don’t sleep on this 20% off deal for the brand’s extended Fourth of July sale.

Coop
Original Adjustable Pillow
$71.20
Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals

Chaco
Z/1 Classic Sandals
$71.19

Chaco’s Z/1 sandals (also available in men’s sizes) are known to be some of the most comfortable and popular on the market, making their discount of 25% that much more surprising. Beyond their “delightfully absurd durability”, according to contributor Heather Balogh Rochfort, you can add to their longevity by repairing soles, straps, webbing and more through the brand’s ReChaco program.

Chaco
Z/1 Classic Sandals
$71.19
Medicube Zero Pore Toner Pads

Medicube
Toner Pads
from $18.90

Medicube’s viral K-beauty toner pads deserve the hype, says the Filter US commissioning editor, Karen Yuan. A combination of pore-clearing lactic and salicylic acids help these pads remove dead skin cells for smoother skin. “Every time I use them before applying makeup, my base foundation also applies more easily and looks smoother,” says Yuan. Add them to your routine while they’re 39% off at Amazon.

Medicube
Toner Pads
from $18.90
Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum

Dyson
Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum
from $799.99
Spri Flat Resistance Bands (Three-Pack)

Spri
Flat Resistance Bands (Three-Pack)
from $8.86
JBL Flip 7 Speaker

JBL
Flip 7 Speaker
from $94.99

The JBL Flip 7 is just a flippin’ cool gadget to bring to your next pool party, and tech aficionado and Filter contributor Christine Persaud agrees: “I used this speaker both at home and on vacation in Mexico to listen to tunes on the beach, and it was a hit with the teenagers especially,” she says, noting it outperforms models in the sound department double its price. Nab it for 33% off.

JBL
Flip 7 Speaker
from $94.99
Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven

Cuisinart
Air Fryer Toaster Oven
$159.95

When we asked celebrity chefs about the kitchen appliances they can’t live without, Jen Carroll of Bravo Top Chef named this Cuisinart air fryer, now 27% off. “I use it to speed up the cooking process in my classes, but also in my everyday life to roast, air fry, broil, toast and bake,” she says. My parents also have one on their countertops, and it’s by far their most-used appliance.

Cuisinart
Air Fryer Toaster Oven
$159.95
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Bose
QuietComfort Ultra
from $269

If you’re looking to tune out the world, don’t miss this all-time-low deal of 40% off on expert-approved noise-cancelling headphones. “Bose’s latest top of the range headphones break new ground with a more premium look, advanced connectivity, immersive spatial audio and a supremely comfortable design,” says Samuel Gibbs, the Guardian’s consumer tech editor, in his four-star review of these headphones.

Bose
QuietComfort Ultra
from $269
Arne Jacobson Station Table Clock

Arne Jacobson
Station Table Clock
$111.20
HexClad Essential Damascus Steel Knife Set

HexClad
Essential Damascus Steel Knife Set
$369

Your dull knife is making meal prep far less efficient and safe than it needs to be. When we asked the pros about their go-to knives, two chefs called out HexClad for their unmatched value and quality. “I’ve just got a set of fabulous knives from HexClad,” says chef Andi Oliver. “They’ve got a gorgeous weight to them, they’re affordable and they feel quite chic.” This six-piece set is now a steel at 44% off.

HexClad
Essential Damascus Steel Knife Set
$369
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