The adage “you get what you pay for” is as true today as ever, but with a few exceptions—one being sleeping bags.You simply don’t need to overpay to get a bag that’s comfortable and functional, whether for car camping, backpacking, or camping with kids.After performing more than 110 hours of research over 3 years, considering 250 models,...

No matter the length of the trip, I’m incapable of packing just the essentials. If I can’t bring half my wardrobe, three pairs of shoes, and double the amount of underwear I’ll actually need for a long weekend, is it even worth going? So, as a chronic overpacker, I’m always on the lookout for travel gear that’ll let me cram more (and then...

Whether you prefer a dry martini or a refreshing gin and tonic, your gin of choice defines the cocktail. If you love gin, you know how it can unfold like a story with each sip: Juniper is the main character, while spices, citrus, and other aromatics play the supporting roles.We believe there’s a gin for almost any imbiber, even the folks...

When it comes to gifts, many dads share this go-to response: “I don’t need anything.”Thankfully, despite any protestations you may encounter, finding an appropriate and affordable Father’s Day present doesn’t have to be similarly challenging.Many of our expert picks make great gifts for dads—and some are even on sale right now.Best of...

I’ve camped only twice in my life. And yet I carry an itty bitty camping chair basically everywhere.Two years ago, after I spent the summer constantly claiming my boyfriend’s packable camping chair at every outdoor gathering—park hangs, beach trips, you name it—he finally bought me the Helinox Chair Zero as a gift.Having a tiny chair on...

Whether you’re squeezing a single lemon for a recipe or juicing a whole bag of oranges to make a pitcher of OJ, at some point, most home cooks will reach for a citrus juicer.We juiced more than 50 pounds of oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, and the Vinci Hands-Free Electric Citrus Juicer is the best electric juicer we tested. For...