L.L. Bean’s Field Tote is all grit and no gimmicks: a thick, double-layered polyester shell, burly double-stitched seams, and handles that feel industrial. Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease. It’s not fully leakproof, but it’s close, and that makes it perfect for …
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Maybe your teen is already into skincare and stealing copious amounts of your expensive under-eye cream, despite the fact that they don’t even have dark circles yet. Bubble is a gender-neutral, teen-friendly company that makes products specifically designed for adolescent skin concerns, like acne and sweating. The ingredients are simple, …
Read More »Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Packing Cubes We Tried GoRuck Packing Cube for $25 (for 1, 10L flat): I loved the 15 x 10 x 3-inch size I tested of this rugged, 200-denier nylon cube with a mesh front. It fit almost anything I needed for any occasion, with a convenient carry handle and …
Read More »8 Best Air Fryers for Crispy Wings and Fries (2025)
What Type of Air Fryer Should I Get? AccordionItemContainerButton Most people only have space for one extra oven that’s not their stove, so your choice is a function of what you value most—and the size of your kitchen counter. Basket air fryers such as our top pick can be a …
Read More »Dyson Has Killed Its Bizarre Zone Air-Purifying Headphones
“Zone was the result of six years of modeling and testing, of making maybe dozens of tooling models. Even if you just assume a team of 10 people, working on this project for six years, you’re talking about a lot of expense,” Lam says. “Sound tuning is expensive, prototype testing …
Read More »A Mattress Testing Expert Breaks Down Natural and Organic Certifications (2025)
As a professional mattress tester, I’ve seen an upward trend in the past few years of people looking into organic mattresses, toppers, and sheets. Whether it’s because of a renewed focus on what is truly “healthy” and toxin-free, or a concern over the use of fiberglass (I know we all …
Read More »15 Best Mobile Games for iOS and Android
Don’t doomscroll through more depressing news—use that phone to lift your mood instead. The best mobile games will bring a little joy to your day, whether you’re killing time on the commute or chilling on the couch. These games are all addictive slices of gaming pleasure we have been gorging …
Read More »An Exclusive Look at Infinite Machine’s Olto Electric Bike
When I met with Infinite Machine to see its Cybertruck-esque electric scooter in 2023, it was outside a small garage by the waterfront in Red Hook, Brooklyn—the right kind of space for a scrappy, young startup. But on a recent visit, the team got a serious upgrade: a renovated and …
Read More »How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon (2025)
Step 2: Amazon’s search should choose the right Department automatically, but if needed, you can navigate to the top of the left rail and click on a Department that fits. Step 3: Once the page refreshes, scroll to the bottom of the left rail and choose “Amazon.com” as your Seller. …
Read More »Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2025), Tried On and Tested
We are talking about $80 (or more) T-shirts here, so this is valid question. I think merino T-shirts are worth the investment. They offer considerable benefits over cotton and other natural fibers, as well as synthetics. Merino offers great temperature regulation, excellent moisture wicking, and they don’t smell, which means …
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