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‘Tastes like compacted dust’: the best (and worst) protein bars in the US – taste tested
We blind taste-tested bars from David, Built, Barebells and more. Here are four that packed protein while tasting great – and the brands that were simply ‘vile’
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Instant coffee just beat drip – we were stunned too
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Heated socks and puffy booties: what people in the coldest cities on Earth are wearing
Whether dog-sledding in Mongolia or braving grocery store trips in Alaska’s 40mph winds, these writers recommend the gear they swear by
I run over 20 miles a week in the winter. Here’s what I wear to stay warm
I run over 20 miles a week in the winter. Here’s what I wear to stay warm
The best winter gloves are two pairs, actually (and one is hiding at Home Depot)
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The five best juicers in the US with the least mess, noise and cleanup
I tried 17 rice cookers to find the best model in the US: here are my favorites
Six tips and products to keep leafy greens fresh longer, tested
Five tiny appliances perfect for tiny kitchens, battle tested in my studio apartment
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I tried 10 laundry baskets to find the best hamper in the US – these are my favorites after at-home testing
The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom
Ignore all the smart home gimmicks. These five devices actually make life easier
A new way to hang picture frames without leaving nail holes – tested
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The best sleep masks in the US: I spent six weeks testing 24 masks, and these are my favorites
I thought I found the perfect pillow. Could these three unseat my favorite?
I tried everything to get better sleep. These five items actually helped
‘The bedroom should be an oasis’: five common sleep problems, solved by experts
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I’m a digital nomad who works on the road. These seven travel gadgets go with me everywhere
Bungee cords are an oddball hack for traveling – here are 10 clever ways to use them
Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at home
If you’re not using an eSIM when you travel, you’re getting ripped off
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Embrace the rain with a go-anywhere umbrella built to last
This versatile Japanese chef’s knife has lasted longer than some of my relationships
I travel 200,000 miles a year. This is the best travel backpack I can’t leave home without
This natural rubber yoga mat lasted me a decade of daily practice
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How I brew cafe-quality coffee anywhere, from campsite to carry-on
Give banana coffee a chance. How to make the viral (and delicious) Korean treat
The best instant coffees in 2025: we tested 24 US varieties from powders to pastes
Instant coffee v drip: our blind taste test
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Can I pop this? 18 common skincare questions, answered by dermatologists
The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom
The best facial cleansers for every skin type in the US, recommended by dermatologists
The best bath towels in the US, from fluffy to quick drying – tested
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