Kalee Thompson

Nov 23, 2023 | nytimes.com | Kalee Thompson

As the editor responsible for Wirecutter’s kid gifts coverage, I’ve often been pleasantly surprised by just how much our readers love old-school puzzles and games. (Maybe I shouldn’t be, since my own family loves them as well.)Some of the best are the brightly colored, feature-filled, kid-friendly puzzles made by Mudpuppy.

Nov 20, 2023 | nytimes.com | Kalee Thompson

Over the past five years I’ve used close to a dozen different hair dryers. There was the pricey canary-yellow model that felt as heavy as a barbell. The wimpy hotel-room dryers that sadly sighed out lukewarm air. The status-symbol blowers from vacuum companies Dyson and Shark, with their rocket-like finishes and arms race’s worth of add-ons. None of them are better than the Rusk W8less Professional 2000 Watt Dryer, the longtime top pick in Wirecutter’s guide to the best hair dryers.

Sep 13, 2023 | wrctr.co | Kalee Thompson

OutdoorsCampingFYIWe’ve added the rectangular REI Co-op Kindercamp 40 as a pick. August 2023Whether you’re planning a family camping trip, packing for summer camp, or prepping for a childhood’s worth of slumber parties, the right sleeping bag can help a kid sleep soundly in an unfamiliar spot. After comparing 16 kid-size bags over the past seven years, we think most children will be happy to crawl into the REI Co-op Kindercone 25. It’s durable and warm, and it comes with a standout stuff sack.

Aug 31, 2023 | wrctr.co | Claire Wilcox |Kit Dillon |Kalee Thompson

OutdoorsCampingBy Claire Wilcox, Kit Dillon and Kalee ThompsonUpdated June 7, 2023FYIAfter a new round of testing, we have new family-tent picks: the Kelty Wireless 6 is our favorite, and The North Face Wawona 6 is our upgrade pick. June 2023Whether you’re thinking of hitting the road or staying close to home for your next car-camping adventure, you and your loved ones will need a comfortable place to sleep.

Aug 25, 2023 | wrctr.co | Claire Wilcox |Kit Dillon |Kalee Thompson

OutdoorsCampingBy Claire Wilcox, Kit Dillon and Kalee ThompsonUpdated June 7, 2023FYIAfter a new round of testing, we have new family-tent picks: the Kelty Wireless 6 is our favorite, and The North Face Wawona 6 is our upgrade pick. June 2023Whether you’re thinking of hitting the road or staying close to home for your next car-camping adventure, you and your loved ones will need a comfortable place to sleep.