Football tailgating is an endurance sport.
College and pro schedules stretch from punishing, humid August afternoons to subzero mornings in early January. So eating, drinking, and carousing—while hanging out for hours in an asphalt parking lot—is a game best won with patience and planning.
Much of it, of course, comes down to having the right gear.
A white T-shirt is a blank canvas. Versatile, casual, and classic, it can blend in—or stand out—with just about any wardrobe.
But with hundreds of options out there, finding a favorite can feel anything but basic. With help from a diverse and fashionable panel of testers, we sifted through heaps of tees to find flattering, comfortable and well-made staples that you’ll wear again and again.
The mere thought of ticks makes our skin crawl. These vile little creatures transmit diseases such as Lyme, Babesiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and the rare-but-fatal Powassan virus, among others. Symptoms of tick-borne illnesses can range from swollen joints to meat allergies. About 50,000 cases of tick-borne illnesses are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention every year. Lyme, the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the US, is potentially debilitating and can be difficult to diagnose. In March, the CDC reported that Babesiosis, which can present asymptomatically or with flu-like symptoms, has been on the rise in the Northeast and Midwest over the last few years. Since prevention is better than any treatment, here's what to keep in mind as you head outdoors this summer.
Some of us at Wirecutter like our bikes so much that we’ll ride them when it’s raining—or snowing, or sleeting, or freezing, or whatever the weather brings. Thanks to our experiences riding in many conditions through many cities, we’ve accumulated a few pieces of gear we think you should consider if (as we do) you like to show up on a bike when nobody expects it.
Labor Day weekend is bringing solid deals on a variety of our expert-vetted picks, from camping gear for outdoorsy types to cozy blankets, luxe mattresses, and other sleep- and lounge-friendly essentials for indoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the best deals we’ve found so far.
We tested five of the most popular mini fridges by stuffing them with dozens of soda cans, measuring temperatures, and chilling drinks, lettuce, and frozen meals for a week. Most of them worked just fine—but if we had to recommend one, we’d say the Midea WHS-65L is the best of the bunch.
As Longfellow might have said: Into each life spent commuting, running errands, or watching a kid’s soccer game, some rain must fall. We spent two and a half months researching 134 raincoats and testing 30—with a panel of six testers in a range of shapes and sizes—to find six of the best rain jackets in a wide variety of sizes, styles, colors, and lengths to keep you dry and comfortable.
