Danny Perez

Jan 15, 2025 | yahoo.com | Danny Perez

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While backpack coolers are good for day hikes and camping coolers reliably keep a week’s worth of provisions cold, there’s a slot for something that’s as portable as the former but as durable as the latter. A hard-sided mini cooler is the sweet spot that’s bigger than a lunchbox and has the same top-tier insulation as your favorite cooler.

Jan 9, 2025 | yahoo.com | Danny Perez

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Boy Scouts taught me a bunch of things I really don’t remember, but “be prepared” stuck with me. One way I (at least) feel prepared is always having a pocket knife on me. I find myself using it for everyday tasks despite being a city slicker who writes for a living. That’s the beauty of it though. You don’t have to be a wilderness expert or gut and dress game for every meal to appreciate a good knife.

Dec 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Danny Perez

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Winter brings cold weather and plenty of seasonal fun, whether it’s hitting the slopes, hiking among the snow-covered trees, or skating at an outdoor rink. And just because it’s cold doesn’t mean that working outside and tackling projects come to a halt. Your hands turning blue can ruin any of these pursuits, not to mention being a health hazard.

Dec 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Danny Perez

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Update 12/2/2024: Since we last updated, Blundstone 550s have gone on sale and are available in plenty of sizes. There’s also a sweatshirt from Huckberry’s in-house that’s versatile enough for lounging or casual wear. We’re big fans of Huckberry here at Popular Mechanics—even more so when they’re running a huge Cyber Monday Sale.

Dec 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Danny Perez

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We love a good sale, particularly when it’s on one of our favorite brands. That’s why we’re especially excited to share that Cyber Monday deals are going down on Carhartt’s outerwear, apparel, accessories, and more—with savings of up to 40 percent off.