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  1. best of new york
    The Best Bike Shops in New YorkFor used wheels, Tour de France–caliber bikes, and more.
  2. home
    The Best Cordless Drills, According to ExpertsFor everyone from the apartment dweller who needs to hang curtains to the homeowner enthusiast with dozens of projects.
  3. best bets
    The Best Snowboards for Slope SeasonFor particularly precise steering in fresh snow to the snowboard a TikTok-famous rider uses to deftly pop onto boxes at terrain parks.
  4. home
    The Best Freezers, According to People Who Freeze a Lot of ThingsWhether you just bagged an elk or finished a Costco run.
  5. hiking and camping
    I Can Finally Camp Comfortably Thanks to This Sleeping Bag for Side SleepersNo more cold spots or zippers digging into my hips.
  6. large appliances
    The Best Refrigerators, According to People Who Sell and Repair ThemTop freezers, side-by-sides, and some that have little bonus drawers you can access without wasting energy.
  7. this thing’s incredible
    This Eight-in-One USB Hub Took All of the Clutter (and Stress) Off My DesktopMy new MacBook came with only two ports and constant headaches, but then I found a simple (and elegant) solution.
  8. hiking and camping
    These Hiking Boots Double As My Winter Running ShoesI no longer have to choose between being frozen-footed or lead-footed.
  9. this thing’s incredible
    Instead of Stretching, I Just Let This Doodad Zap Me With ElectricityWhether I’m sore from a workout or from sleeping on my shoulder wrong, the PowerDot takes it away.
  10. hiking and camping
    Everything You Need to Start Splitboarding, According to ExpertsWith a snowboard that can split to form two skis, you can ride pretty much anywhere you want.
  11. outdoor leisure
    I’ve Tested Dozens of Winter Jackets, and This Is the Only One I WearSuper light, super tough, and so, so warm. And it’s even on sale.
  12. furniture
    The Best Standing Desk Is Actually a Workbench Meant for the GarageIt’s inexpensive, handsome, adjustable, and so, so sturdy.
  13. recommended by experts
    How Bout These Shoes
    Everything You Need to Start SnowshoeingPoles, snowshoes, boots, and base layers.
  14. fitness and sports
    GERMANY-WEATHER
    Everything You Need to Start Cross-country SkiingExercise, explore, and get a little social distance all at the same time.
  15. hiking and camping
    These Bouldering Pants Are Perfect for WFH (and Biking and Grocery Runs)More stretch than any other pants you’ll find. And a lot more style.
  16. outdoor leisure
    What Are the Best Ski Jackets?Including a jacket ski patrollers love, and a durable pick that’s gotten one NOLS instructor through 15 guiding seasons.
  17. ask a cool person
    TOPSHOT-SNOWBOARD-OLY-2018-PYEONGCHANG
    What Are the Best Snowboarding Jackets?It’s a golden age of snowboarding: a time when the same jacket gives you performance on the mountain and non-slouchy style on the street.
  18. tech
    Everyone Hates My Mechanical Keyboard, But You’re Going to Want One TooAs it turns out, the louder you type, the better you type.
  19. automotive
    The Best Tires, According to ExpertsIncluding the best all-season tires, the best tires for snow, and the best tires for summer.
  20. mattresses
    I Bought This Foldable Mattress for #Trucklife But Still Use It All the TimeIt’s compact, comfortable, and perfect for nearly any situation
  21. fitness and sports
    Everything You Need to Start Biking, According to Pro Cyclists and MechanicsIncluding helmets, locks, lights, pumps, and this piece of advice: Never wear underwear with your bike shorts.
  22. large appliances
    The Best Dishwashers, According to Appliance Sellers and TechniciansHow you load it is a challenge we leave up to you.
  23. ingenious design
    You Don’t Need to Know How to Build a Fire to Use This FirepitAll you have to do is put in some wood and light a match. The app will do the rest.
  24. recommended by experts
    The Best Washers and Dryers, According to ExpertsIncluding a professional-level option you can buy for your home.
  25. this thing’s incredible
    My WFH Computer Monitor Is Also the Perfect Quarantine TVIt’s no ordinary monitor. And it’s no ordinary TV. It’s the ideal combination of both.
  26. recommended by experts
    How to Be Self-Sufficient, According to HomesteadersYou don’t have to go completely off the grid, but you can at least rely on it less.
  27. food
    These Bone-Broth Pouches Are a Grown-up (and Healthy) Alternative to Cup NoodlesThey’re not cheaper, but they are delicious — and a whole lot healthier.
  28. bath and body
    I Used These Wipes Instead of Showering (and No One Noticed)There’s a rough side for scrubbing and a smooth side for soothing.
  29. hiking and camping
    My Work Gloves Can Also Be Used for Mountain ClimbingThese leather gloves can be used for yard work, mountaineering, bike riding, and skiing. And probably wherever else you take them.