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Katherine Gillespie is a writer at the Strategist who covers travel and outdoor essentials, including gear for cycling, hiking, and enjoying time outside. She was previously an editor at Paper.

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    Our Favorite Work Bag Is 40 Percent Off Right NowWe’ve been recommending this leather Madewell tote since 2018.
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    How Did This Tote Become the Baggu of Malibu?The fact it was created by a Coppola helps.
  3. don’t dillydally
    12 Things That’ll Definitely Sell Out: From Gohar World to Phoebe BridgersIncluding the next big thing in pistachio-flavored condiments.
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    LifeStraw’s Personal Water Filter Is Just $10 TodayPerfect for hiking, camping, or your at-home survival kit.
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    The Best and Most Giftable New York City MerchFor the person who thinks it’s a helluva town.
  6. cyber monday 2023
    Lululemon’s Cyber Monday Event Ends Tonight, Here Are Our Top PicksIncluding the best women’s yoga pants and men’s gym shorts.
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    Our Favorite Picks from Lululemon’s Black Friday EventIncluding our favorite women’s yoga pants and men’s gym shorts.
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    Here’s an Excellent Sports Bra for $23Girlfriend Collective’s Topanga top is half off right now.
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    Our Favorite Doughnut-Shaped Dog Bed Is 40 Percent Off TodayOne writer’s pup loves it so much that he’ll drag it from room to room.
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    What’s So Controversial About Australian Sushi?Fast, cheap, and filled with tuna salad.
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    Couples Discuss the Gifts That Work WellFrom years of experience.
  12. luggage
    Everything You Need to Fly Personal-Item-OnlyNever fear the airport luggage-sizer again.
  13. style
    The 17 Very Best Wool SocksWhether you’re out hiking, heading to the office, or lounging at home.
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    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Sofia Coppola to LeicaIncluding Our Place’s new pressure cooker and Tyler, the Creator tennis gear.
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    The Best Travel Pillow Is 30 Percent Off for Prime DayIf you’ve yet to sleep through turbulence in a Trtl, now’s the time.
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    The 11 Very Best Dog TreatsAccording to veterinarians, dog trainers, and dog parents.
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    The Best Men’s Tennis Clothing, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom preppy polos to ’90s-style Nike shorts.
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    The Best Women’s Tennis Clothes, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom “It”-girl dresses to practical running shorts.
  19. decor
    The 45 Best Plants to Buy From Amazon’s (Continuously Growing) SelectionFrom fiddle-leaf figs to ponytail palms.
  20. toys
    The 11 Best Bikes for KidsWhether they’re learning to ride or shredding the trails.
  21. fitness and sports
    The 14 Very Best Swim GogglesNever get water in your eyes again.
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    This Stress-Relieving Weighted Scarf Is 30 Percent Off Right NowIt can be heated up or frozen to ease neck and shoulder tension.
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    The 6 Best Bug Zappers, Repellers, and TrapsDon’t let mosquitoes ruin summer.
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    The 6 Very Best Wheeled CoolersBecause all that ice can get kind of heavy.
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    The 6 Very Best Beach Carts and WagonsFor carrying both towels and toddlers.
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    I Believe This Australian Beach Shelter Is Poised to Take Over the RockawaysEvery second person in Sydney owns one.
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    The 12 Very Best Beach ChairsOur top pick will last you at least a decade.
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    The 7 Very Best Ant KillersShow them you mean business.
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    The 10 Very Best CoolersIncluding one that keeps ice frozen for four days straight.
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    Half-Off Suitcases and 28 Other Prime Day Travel DealsSave money on your luggage so you can fill it with souvenirs.
  31. kitchen
    I Am Going to Convince You to Buy a Thermos for Your Ice CreamThis pint cooler is a summertime essential for scoop snobs.
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    Madewell’s Packable Straw Sunhat Is Just $14 Right NowBecause you’re still going to get sunburned in that baseball cap.
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    The 8 Best Beach Umbrellas and TentsYes, it’s possible to buy a beach umbrella that lasts.
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    What Erin Wasson Can’t Live Without“If I don’t have a bathtub, I’m not a happy camper. I understand Cleopatra so deeply.”
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    The Daily Contacts That Taffy Brodesser-Akner Bought When She Made It“I’d think of a successful version of myself that took the contact out and just flicked it across the room, like Marie Antoinette.”
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    What 15 Famous People Bought Themselves When They Made ItFrom a $40 hardcover book to a $4,100 toilet.
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    Here’s a Sturdy Inflatable Kayak for Just $83This could be your summer of paddling.
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    The Mosquito-Repelling Orb That Saves My Outdoor Gatherings Is 30 Percent OffIt’s like a citronella candle that actually works.
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    The Best Tick-Repellent Products for Humans and DogsOr how to protect yourself without tucking your pants into your socks.
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    What Jenny Lewis Can’t Live WithoutIncluding the mug she gifted Harry Styles when they toured together.
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    This Cute and Colorful Baggu Cooler Is Just $35Be the envy of Prospect Park.
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    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Brightland to BarbieIncluding a cooling Casper pillow, washable silk sleep skirt from Lunya, and Away’s new canvas collection.
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    The Best Pots and Planters on AmazonMake your houseplants feel at home.
  44. outdoor leisure
    The 16 Very Best Outdoor GamesIncluding croquet, cornhole, and the Finnish version of pétanque.
  45. hiking and camping
    The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to SurvivalistsWhether you’re bugging out or bugging in, these are the things you may want to have on hand.
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    Our Favorite Water Bottle Is 25 Percent Off TodayA Hydro Flask will keep your drinks ice-cold all summer.
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    Cuup’s Classic One-Piece Swimsuit Is 25 Percent OffSort out your summer swimwear by mid-May.
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    What the Boulet Brothers Can’t Live Without“It emits this wonderful scent, so anytime you open the cabinet, you’re met with this haunting smell.”
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    51 Etsy Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  50. cleaning
    The 12 Best Natural Cleaning ProductsIncluding all-purpose cleaners and more specific options for the kitchen, the bathroom, and hardwood floors.
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