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CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin and you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show. Caira, Christine, we are popping in for a quick bonus episode this week to talk about some news that broke…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This pack is affordable, easy to use, and comfortable for hikers who are taller than 5-foot-8. The hydration system holds more than enough water (2.5 liters) for a hike of three to four hours. This…
The sordid details of my deranged ritual are nothing you need to know. Suffice it to say, what I did to divert my non-recyclables from the landfill cost me way too much precious free time. But I’m not here to…
Dyson V12 Detect Slim is Dyson’s lightest intelligent cordless vacuum with laser illumination. It is engineered with the power, intelligence, versatility, and run time to deep clean your whole home in a lightweight, compact format. A laser on…
Top pick This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing. Best for… The classic Lodge pan sears well and is deep enough for frying chicken,…
If you turn in for the night by belly-flopping onto your bed, you should consider a firmer mattress that supports and cushions your midsection while keeping your spine aligned. This is important: sleeping on your stomach on an unsupportive mattress…
No dog ever begs to be put on a leash. But to stay safe during walks, your dog does need to wear one. And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable…
March Madness is nearing a fever pitch as we approach the second weekend of games in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament. Both brackets are down to the Sweet 16, and my own tournament picks are doing surprisingly well.…
Staff pick This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. This hooded down jacket is warm and durable, and you can wear it without needing to layer. Perhaps the biggest aversion…
Saatva Classic Photo: Saatva Top pick The Saatva Classic mattress is available in three firmness levels, and it should suit all sleep positions. It also comes with a generous, 365-day trial period. Recommended for: side-sleepers back-sleepers stomach-sleepers those who…