Outdoor
These are our most favorite sleeping pads for backpacking
Sleeping pads for backpacking are lightweight and more packable than car camping styles. I've tested the best, and these are my top picks this year.
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Get your clothes off the ground with new hangers
Hangers are one of those must-have accessories that everyone needs. Instead of grabbing the first thing you see, check out this list of winners. There's something for every garment in your closet.
Outdoors
Pick up a new pair of snowshoes and show winter who's boss
Winter doesn't have to equal the end of your outdoor time. Snowshoeing is a great way to burn some calories, up your calorie game, and have some fun. These are my picks for the best snowshoes this year.
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Serving the tea, electric style
Using the correct water temperature when brewing tea is essential. It's also a good way to use electricity. These aren't your grandmother's tea kettles!
Almost alive
Because fun never goes out of style
Furby toys have been topping kids' wishlists since 1998, and today they're more sought after than ever. We're running down the best Furby toys you can buy today. Find out where to get them and why you want one.
Outdoor
Get the ultimate protection with a beach tent
Beach tents shade the sun and prevent sand from whipping over your belongings. We've tested the best, and here they are.
Outdoor
Keep tabs on your tires with one of today's best digital tire gauges
Old school tire gauges required a keen eye and sometimes even bifocals to read. Today's digital tire gauges are simpler to use and more user-friendly than ever. These are my top picks for the year.
Outdoors
See everything with a new bike light
Riding your bike in the dark is fun and a whole lot safer when you attach bike lights. Illuminate your path and help drivers see you better with one of our favorite bike lights.
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Light your path and save on your electric bill with outdoor solar lights
Solar lights can serve as accent lighting or full-on motion sensor security lights. Check out our favorites.
Outdoors
These umbrellas won't get destroyed in the wind
Your umbrella becomes a useless accessory if it collapses in the wind. Protect yourself from all Mother Nature throws at you with a windproof umbrella.
Outdoor
Get jabbering with the best walkie talkie for kids
Walkie talkies aren't only for adults! I've rounded up the best walkie talkie for kids available today.
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Stop handing over your iPad and get your kids a tablet of their own
Getting your kids their very own tablet means you can stop handing over your iPad. These are the highest-rated tablets available for kids today.
Kitchen
Increase your focus and energy level with tea (and a new teapot)
Drinking tea offers a ton of health benefits and requires very few tools. If you're looking for a new teapot, these are worth every penny.
Outdoors
Shine a light anywhere with an indestructible tactical flashlight
Tactical flashlights are built strong and shine a brighter light than your dad's old flashlight. Which should you buy? Let's take a look at today's best tactical flashlights.
Outdoors
Hit the fresh powder and protect your boots with a new ski boot bag
Ski equipment costs a pretty penny. Protect your investment with a new boot bag. These bags hit the mark on size, feature set, utility, and price.
Learning is fun again
Kids have it made! Today's electronic learning toys are more exciting than ever. Check out this list of our favorites.
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Take an accurate temp the easy way with a forehead thermometer
Forehead thermometers are a gentle way to take anyone's temperature, but they're especially useful for sick small children. We've tested them all, and these are the best available today.
Lifestyle
Never oversleep again! These are the top 5 clock radios this year
Today's best technology includes upgrades to your old fashioned clock radio. See the time, play some tunes, and set an alarm with one of my favorite clock radios of the year.
Outdoors
Cook a proper meal on the trail with one of these backpacking stoves
There's no need to live off trail mix and protein bars when hiking. A backpacking stove will heat water for coffee and provide the fuel to cook your breakfast. These are the top of the line stoves available this year.
Battery-powered fun
All the fun, none of the mess, these are the best Electronic Pets right now
They may have started out as cheesy toys for young kids but today's electronic pets are interactive, loads of fun, and mess-free. They're also perfect for all age groups.