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2 weeks ago |
nytimes.com | Kalee Thompson |Laura Motley
Time at the beach, lake, or pool is more fun for everyone with kids outfitted in comfortable, protective swimsuits, rash guards, sun hats, and more.
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3 weeks ago |
nytimes.com | Kyle Fitzgerald |Kalee Thompson
The Coleman Cooler Quad Chair is a classic camping chair to keep you comfortable in most situations. But we recommend other seating options too.
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1 month ago |
nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Kalee Thompson
Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsBaby gear editor Kalee Thompson shares her tried-and-true tips for what new parents really need for a newborn (and what to skip), the most helpful gifts for expecting parents, and the gear you can safely buy used. Please take a few minutes to fill out The Wirecutter Show Audience Survey. It'll help us make decisions about the future of the show.
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Mar 11, 2025 |
nytimes.com | Claire Wilcox |Kit Dillon |Kalee Thompson
Whether 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.
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May 29, 2024 |
nytimes.com | Kalee Thompson
We interviewed four Airbnb “superhosts,” and more than a dozen frequent rental guests, to determine the top items to invest in for an overnight rental.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.