Let’s start with the pack.
Topo Designs’ Rover Trail Pack is, without hyperbole, the best backpack I’ve ever used. Period.
Then there’s the luggage situation. I view airport baggage carousels like I view head lice: avoid at all costs. If you are done checking bags, these are the carry-on suitcases you actually want. They help you vanish into the terminal without the stress.
Kindle owners have needs too. WIRED loves specific accessories to protect those screens. We’re talking cases, covers, page-turners. Even charms, because why not add personality to a rectangle of light?
Money saving time.
The REI Anniversary Sale is the peak for buying outdoor junk. Tents. Sleeping bags. Gadgets. Grab what you need for summer now before prices bounce back.
Did you forget where you put your bags again?
Tracking matters. A Bluetooth tracker saves you from the horror of arriving at the beach with no swimsuit. We’ve got the travel tips to stop the panic before it starts.
14 new tools landed for the great outdoors. You need to prep your kit for the heat. These items handle the job.
Shiny things alert.
The best aluminum carry-ons make you look like a jet-setting DJ. That business-class “turn-left” aesthetic? You can have it. The question isn’t style though. It’s cost. Is spending your entire vacation budget on a metal box worth it?
Ice stays ice.
We tested coolers everywhere. Campgrounds, road trips, beaches, parties. The Yeti Tundra Haul takes the crown. It survives day and night drinking with minimal sweat.
Save the ocean.
Wear sustainable wetsuits, carry eco-friendly surfboards, apply better sunblock. We have the gear to cut plastic waste and petroleum neoprene at your local surf break. It feels better, doesn’t it?
Bedrooms get upgrades.
The Thuma Classic Bed is our top pick for frames. But we’ve scoured options for every budget and taste. You can sleep on good support without selling a kidney.
Steps are life.
Our remote team walked until they couldn’t stand. Well, not literally, because they were using under-desk treadmills. The walking pads tested are best for small spaces and home offices. Keep moving while you email.
Two wheels matter.
Buying a bike is usually a nightmare of trial and error. We broke down how to pick a size that fits. No more sore backs. Just a ride.
So there’s that. Lots of gear. Not everything is essential, but it might save you trouble later. Or just make things look cooler. Which matters, too.
