Katherine Gillespie

5 days ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo: Katherine Gillespie Ideally, when I’m paddling in the murky but refreshing Atlantic Ocean at Brighton Beach, I am spending more time staring at Coney Island’s colorful roller coasters than my phone. But thanks to Pelican’s waterproof pouch on a lanyard, I’ve received and replied to a few texts while submerged. Allow me to explain. I enjoy a solo beach trip in the summer, especially for a morning swim before work.

1 week ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

13 items in this article 1 item on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers, Joe McKendry “Strategist Brain” is a series in which staffers share the stores they’ve stopped into, the stuff they’ve spotted, and extra tidbits from stories they’ve worked on. You’ll hear from a different writer every week. Two friends and I recently read the English translation of Vincenzo Latronico’s Perfection as part of an informal group-chat book club.

1 week ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo: Katherine Gillespie Cotopaxi’s colorful bags are comfortable to wear and thoughtfully designed for people who prioritize organization while they’re on the road. The 35-liter Allpa, which currently occupies the top spot in my guide to the very best carry-on travel backpacks, opens up clamshell style to reveal two roomy compartments (one of which is divided into sewn-in mesh packing cubes) for separating and compressing your clothes.

2 weeks ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

44 items in this article 11 items on sale! Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers The absolute best Father’s Day gift for a dad who loves cars, it must be said, is a car. But if a sparkling Porsche with a big red bow on it isn’t an option right now, don’t fret.

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

By Katherine Gillespie, a writer at the Strategist covering outdoors and travel gear. She was previously an editor at Paper. 3:58 P.M. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers For this week’s “Don’t Dillydally,” we’ve rounded up a range of newly released products we’re particularly excited about, including Yeti’s papaya-red tote bag, Ouai dry shampoo, and Hunza G’s new shade of gingham.