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4.6-star average rating from 30,412 reviews on Amazon
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are one of our favorite earbuds for iPhone users. They have excellent sound quality, active noise cancellation and they’re comfortable enough to wear during everyday activities. They also have up to six hours of battery life on their own (or up to 30 hours with the charging case).
4.5-star average rating from 1,886 reviews at Home Depot
Upgrade your outdoor setup with this dining set, which comes with four stationary chairs, two swivel chairs and one large metal dining table. The chairs have stain-resistant cushions, and the entire set has a weather-resistant coating to protect it from rain and other environmental stressors, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 76,420 reviews on Amazon
This meat thermometer has a digital display that shows meat temperature in about three seconds, which can come in handy during your Fourth of July barbecue. It’s durable, water-resistant and has a built-in temperature guide for meats like poultry, fish and pork.
4.8-star average rating from 1,396 reviews on Amazon
Yeti is discounting several products on Amazon for the holiday, including this soft cooler. It can fit up to 30 cans and weighs less than five pounds when empty, which makes it easy to travel with. Its durable exterior resists water, leaks and punctures, according to the brand.
4.7-star average rating from 7,977 reviews on Amazon
You can use this portable grill at home or bring it with you to the park, beach, campsite or tailgate. It’s compact in size but has a cooking area with porcelain-enameled, cast-iron grates that are large enough to cook a few burgers, hot dogs or skewers at a time. You can buy a cart that the grill attaches to separately.
4.4-star average rating from 18,643 reviews at Brooklinen
This NBC Select Bed & Bath Award winner is our top pick for hot sleepers, which can come in handy during the hot summer months. They’re made from 100% long-staple cotton and come in sizes ranging from twin to California king. The set comes with a top sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases.
4.5-star average rating from 63,863 reviews on Amazon
Now is a great time to stock up on beach essentials, including this set of two reclining lounge chairs. They fold over so they’re easy to take with you when traveling, and you can adjust the positioning of the headrest and how far it reclines. Plus, the chairs have a removable tray with cup holders and a phone and/or tablet holder.
4.5-star average rating from 3,529 reviews at Home Depot
This Traeger grill has over 800 square inches of surface area for cooking. It also has an extra grill rack to keep cooked food warm and a wood pellet-fueled hopper that lets you grill for up to 20 hours, according to the brand. It also comes with a food probe to help you take the temperature of meat and poultry, plus there’s a small screen above a dial that lets you adjust the temperature of the grill and see the temperature of the probed food.
4.8-star average rating from 53,474 reviews on Amazon
You can use this hammock during camping trips, backyard hangouts or park days. It comes in a medium size, which can hold up to 400 pounds, and a large size, which holds up to 500 pounds. The hammock comes with two tree straps and carabiners to set it up, and it even has five separate loops so you can adjust the height.
4.8-star average rating from 58,486 reviews on Amazon
This toiletry bag is an NBC Select Travel Awards winner, and for good reason: It’s spacious, soft-sided and has multiple compartments, so you can easily store your makeup, skin care or other travel essentials. I take this bag with me when I travel and it holds all of my cosmetics, plus the clear compartments make it easy to find my things.
4.5-star average rating from 477 reviews on Amazon
Add lighting while you camp or gather around the fire pit with these 44-foot solar string lights, which last for up to 40 hours on a single charge. The set comes with 20 weather-resistant bulbs and a charging hub that you can detach and recharge (using solar power or USB-C) while leaving your string light setup intact.
4.4-star average rating from 753 reviews at Casper
If the summer heat puts you on the market for a cooling mattress, this one from Casper is a great choice. It has the brand’s Snow Technology, which cools you down for over 12 hours as you sleep, according to the brand. It’s also made from soft memory foam that conforms to your body, and it has a medium feel, so it’s perfectly in the middle between soft and firm.
4.5-star average rating from 1,351 reviews on Amazon
The Ninja Thirsti is one of our favorite at-home soda makers. It lets you mix and match up to two flavors to make your own carbonated drinks. A compartment on the top houses the flavored syrups, which connect to where the water flows into the bottle. You can also customize how fizzy your drink is and the size you want (6, 12, 18 or 24 ounces).
4.4-star average rating from 133,757 reviews on Amazon
This Shark upright vacuum has a detachable pod so you can move it more easily around your space, plus a detachable nozzle to clean upholstery, furniture, stairs and more. It has swivel steering to help maneuver your vacuum in and out of small spaces and tight corners, and it has LED headlights to show you exactly how much debris and pet hair it picks up. The vacuum comes with an upholstery tool, a dusting brush and a crevice tool.
4.7-star average rating from 60,427 reviews at Our Place
This set includes a 10.5-inch pan, an 8.5-inch pan, a 5.5-quart pot and a 2.5-quart pot, all with matching lids. You also get a set of two beechwood spoons, a set of two beechwood spatulas and a steamer basket. Each piece of cookware has a ceramic nonstick coating, plus the large pot is oven-safe.
4.2-star average rating from 44,011 reviews on Amazon
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This two pack of mini outdoor cameras livestream footage to an app, so you can monitor the outside of your home and even hear and speak to visitors. The app also sends you motion and person detection alerts, plus each camera comes with two batteries that power the device for up to two years, according to the brand.
4.2-star average rating from 9,049 reviews on Amazon
This portable blender lets you make your favorite smoothies and juices from anywhere. It holds up to 18 ounces of your favorite blends, and you can sip directly from the lid. It’s also top-rack dishwasher-safe, has a rechargeable base and fits in a car cup holder.
4.2-star average rating from 2,682 reviews at Amazon
This cordless stick vacuum comes with a brush and crevice attachment for cleaning hard-to-reach spots like corners and windowsills, according to the brand. It has up to 40 minutes of power and includes a hair screw tool that can suck up hair from carpets, pet beds, stairs, bathroom floors and more.
4.3-star average rating from 17,410 reviews on Amazon
This air conditioner can cool spaces up to 250 square-feet, according to the brand, and it has three fan speeds, an eco mode and a dehumidifying dry mode. It comes with a remote control and alerts you when you need to clean the filter.
4.6-star average rating from 33,513 reviews on Amazon
Attach your Airtag to your keys, wallet, backpack, luggage and more to keep track of your belongings at all times. The Apple FindMy app lets you pinpoint the exact location of your AirTag if it’s within 30 feet, and you can use the chime and sound feature to make your items even easier to find.
4.1-star average rating from 7,839 reviews on Amazon
Keep your home free of odors, grime and mold using this gel cleaner, which helps remove mold stains on tubs, tile, shower walls, washing machines and more. It comes in a handy squeeze bottle with a tip, so you can apply it directly where you want it.
Here are the best July Fourth sales to shop right now across retailers and brands. I’ll continue updating this throughout the holiday.
I am an updates editor at NBC Select, where I write about skin care, wellness, pets and more. I’ve regularly covered major sale events, including July Fourth, Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, since 2021.
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