It doesn’t matter if you’re having a backyard get-together, spending the day at a beach, or hiking your favorite trail—the Wirecutter Deals team has you covered. We’ve collected seven deals to help you make the most of your time outdoors while the warm weather continues to heat up. From sunscreen and a rechargeable mosquito repeller to collapsible wagons and a wearable sleeping bag, it’s not too late to grab some gear—on sale—dedicated to pure summer fun.
Just like regular bikes, electric bikes experienced a pandemic boom, giving more people an alternative way of commuting, picking up the kids, or just getting outside. But you might already have a functioning bike and wonder if you need to invest in (or make room for) another. If you’re willing to put in some light to medium work, you might not have to. How do I know? Let me tell you—I’ve done it myself.
If you want a 4K TV that delivers the best performance for the best price, look no further than the Hisense U7G Series. This 4K LCD TV offers a fantastic image with TV shows, movies, and video games—and it outperforms many TVs that cost a lot more. The built-in Android TV streaming platform is easy to use, and the TV is packed with features you need now and in the future.
You have to get up pretty early in the morning to photograph the early bird getting the worm. That’s how I discovered bird photography to be one of the most rewarding types of image making I’ve tried—even if I’d usually rather sleep in. When you have a good day, you can enter a state of zen-like efficiency that lets the horrors of modern life melt away into snippets of photons that trigger the receptors in your eyes to perceive visions of ecstatic natural beauty. On a bad day, you curse the forces of the universe that have aligned against you, but still come away with a day of communion with nature and hope for something better next time.
Whether you’re traveling to work or school, using a backpack is the most comfortable way to carry your laptop, books, and anything else you need for the day. A backpack is more ergonomic than a messenger bag, holds more than a briefcase, and looks more stylish than a rolling bag. We’ve tested 53 backpacks on buses, trains, cars, bikes, and planes to find the best laptop backpacks for commuting.
Ooh-ing and ahh-ing over fireworks is an American tradition, but for some people (and pets), the booms and bangs can be a troubling source of fear and anxiety.
Folding wagons can be useful tools for families, beachgoers, or really anybody who needs to tote a lot of gear from one place to another. After researching dozens of wagons and testing 10, we concluded that the Mac Sports Collapsible Folding Outdoor Utility Wagon is the best all-around wagon for basic toting. If you intend to use your wagon primarily at the beach, we recommend the Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart. If you’re planning to tote kids around you might like the Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain Stroller Wagon or the more versatile (and pricier) Veer Cruiser.
