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1 day ago | 
runnersworld.com | Amanda Furrer |Danny Perez
Runners obsess over every detail of their running shoes to make sure they have comfort dialed for every step. But many of us will still jam an old cotton sock between that pricey shoe and our feet. The humble running sock, however, plays an important role in keeping you dry and warm (or cool). Best Socks for Running What to Consider Materials MatterFirst off, avoid cotton at all costs.
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2 weeks ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
Sitting in sand near the ocean for eight hours at a time is my favorite activity between Memorial Day and Labor Day. All it requires is a daypack that fits water and a six pack or a cooler, maybe an outdoor blanket or pop-up tent, and a solid beach chair. In my humble (and rigid) opinion, there's a huge difference between a good beach chair and camp chair.
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2 weeks ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Ooni is having a sitewide sale where almost everything is at least 20% off right now. The Karu 2 Pro Multi-fuel oven, which won our 2025 Yard and Garden Award for best pizza oven, is on sale. Ooni’s Koda 12 pizza oven is the best portable pizza oven for summer.
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3 weeks ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez |Bradley Ford
We think of grilling as a backyard pastime: Cooking up burgers and hot dogs on a perfect sunny day is one of the great joys of summer. The truth is, though, that we love to grill everywhere. We’ll tailgate before a football game, griddle breakfast on a flat-top grill at a campsite, or barbecue on a chill day at the park or the beach. With a great portable grill, whether you’re using a miniature tabletop model or a compact rolling model with folding legs, cooking outside is almost always an option.
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3 weeks ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
Memorial Day is the official start to summer; it’s also a good time to shop sales on the season’s must-have gear. Right now, there are plenty of deals on grills, a summer staple. Whether hanging in the backyard or around the pool during these longer days, a solid grill setup is necessary for your outdoor gatherings. We have tested many grills going into summer, and some of our favorites are currently on sale for Memorial Day 2025 in every category.
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1 month ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
As a native Texan, I wholeheartedly believe barbecue should be its own food group. Slow and low cooking is a labor of love that yields smoke-imbued flavor you just don't get on a standard grill. While I love a tried-and-true smoker, they have a pretty big learning curve for some just starting out. Figuring out how to keep a consistent temperature over a 12-hour smoke can be tricky. That's why electric pellet grills are a godsend of simplicity and Traeger is one of the best known makers of them.
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1 month ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and your electricity bill low. Over time, dust and debris build up inside your window AC unit and cake onto components. This disrupts air flow and makes the compressor and blower work harder than they need to.
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1 month ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
Leatherman multitools were a thing of legend when I was a Boy Scout. Most of us just had a small pocket knife but if you had a Leatherman, you were the de facto most-prepared kid on the campout. Even if all you knew how to do was whittle a bar of soap with it, you still had everything one may need in the outdoors at your fingertips. The Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared" so you can see how this was a big deal.
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1 month ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
When I was in Boy Scouts, campouts reached their high point during the Saturday night campfire. We'd all gather around, roast hot dogs or s'mores and recount the weekend's adventures. These days there isn't much that gives me that same feeling, but the closest is when I sit in the backyard next to the Solo Stove Bonfire. Solo Stove is the most popular smokeless fire pit brand—and for good reason.
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1 month ago | 
popularmechanics.com | Danny Perez
A solid grill setup is a must to feed the crowd during peak patio season, but a smokeless fire pit provides a place to comfortably gather. We've tested plenty of smokeless fire pits over the years and carefully note how much smoke they produce. The best ones we've tested cut down on smoke by about 80 percent from a traditional campfire and are a lot easier to clean up afterward. It's the nostalgic campfire feeling without the noxious fumes.
