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Hair styling brush, whey protein isolate container, and three bottles of Mrs. Meyer's hand soap on green backgrounds.
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NYMag: The Strategist: It’s Your Last Chance to Shop Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
To help you sort through the chaos, I’ve compiled dozens of Strategist-approved products from our archives that are on sale.
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Pendant light with a unique wide woven sun hat-shaped shade hanging from the ceiling.
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The Strategist: BEST BETS JULY 3, 2023 From an Autonomous Lawn Mower to the Best Basket Lights
An all-over-the-place assortment of stood-behind products culled from this very website that appear in the July 3 issue of New York Magazine.
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Person spraying insect repellent on white socks over hiking boots on a dirt trail.
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The Strategist: The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
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Black grip socks, round white paper lantern, and brown casual shoes on blue backgrounds.
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The Strategist: 12 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: Headband Headphones to Handheld Fans
Here, in our version of the Sunday circular, we’ve plucked some of our recent favorites: expert-recommended essentials, life-changing stuff ...
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Person lying on sleeping bag with hiking gear, clothes, and shoes neatly arranged on wooden floor.
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The Strategist: How to Not Look Like a Noob on the Pacific Crest Trai
We talked to four PCT veterans to get the lowdown on what marks someone as a seasoned thru-hiker on the trail and at camp, from the gear to use...
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Black multi-tool pliers, orange waterproof match container, and a black portable radio on green backgrounds.
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The Stretegist: The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to Survivalists
Here are their suggestions, broken down into categories based on your level of survivalist instinct.
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Bottle of Sawyer Picaridin insect repellent lotion that repels mosquitos and ticks up to 14 hours.
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The Strategist: The Best Tick-Repellent Products for Humans and Dogs Or how to protect yourself without tucking your pants into your socks.
Spring has barely sprung yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be worried about ticks.
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Sawyer Picaridin insect repellent lotion, OFF! Deep Woods spray, and Bravecto chew for dogs on green backgrounds.
Reviews
The Strategist: The Best Tick-Repellent Products for Humans and Dogs
A review of the best tick-repellent products for humans and dogs
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Black hose end spraying water onto a vibrant pink surface with water spreading outward.
Tips & Guides
The Strategist: In Case of Crises Products for the budding prepper.
Products for the budding prepper in case of crises
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Three water filtration devices on yellow background: metal purifier, Potable Aqua tablets, and LifeStraw filter.
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The Strategist: The Best Water Purifiers, According to Survival Experts
A list of the best water purifiers according to survival experts
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Camouflage backpack, portable radio with digital display, and 550 paracord with carabiner on colorful backgrounds.
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NY Mag -The Strategist: The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to Survivalists
A list of the best items to stock for any emergency from survivalists
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White sandal, Egyptian oil, hydrating serum, insect repellent spray, and white pillow on colored blocks.
Reviews
What Strategist Readers Are Buying: Egyptian Musk Oil and Jumpsuits
Egyptian Musk Oil and Jumpsuits
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Collage with a woman in a black dress center, teeth whitening powder, toothbrush, and two skincare products around.
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The Strategist: What Strategist Readers Are Buying- Toothbrushes and Summer Dresses
What Strategist Readers Are Buying: Toothbrushes and Summer Dresses
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Bottle of Sawyer SPF 30 Stay Put Sunscreen Lotion on a blue water droplet background.
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The Strategist: I Can Sweat Buckets and This (Backpacker-Tested) Sunscreen Won’t Run
I Can Sweat Buckets and This (Backpacker-Tested) Sunscreen Won’t Run
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Sawyer Premium Permethrin insect repellent spray for clothing, gear, and tents with yellow packaging.
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The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs),
The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs)
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Person spraying bug spray on hiking boots while standing on dirt path outdoors.
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NY Mag: The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
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A crowded beach with colorful umbrellas and people near blue ocean waves on a sunny day.
Media Mentions
NY Mag: All the Best Things for Summer
All the Best Things for Summer
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Person spraying insect repellent on brown hiking boots outdoors with dry grass background.
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The Strategist: The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
The Most Effective Tick Repellents for Humans (and Dogs), According to Science
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Four scout leaders in vintage uniforms standing in a line outdoors near tents and a wooden fence.
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NYMag: The Strategist: The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to Survivalists
The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to Survivalists
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Gray and black hiking backpack with padded straps on a light blue background.
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The Strategist: I’ve Hiked Thousands of Miles with Dozens of Packs, and This Is My Go-To for Most Trips
I’ve Hiked Thousands of Miles with Dozens of Packs, and This Is My Go-To for Most Trips
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Cartoon character with one large eye closely inspecting a tiny insect on their finger.
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The Strategist: How to Prevent (and Treat) Mosquito Bites, According to Experts
How to Prevent (and Treat) Mosquito Bites, According to Experts
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Crowded sandy beach with colorful umbrellas and people near ocean waves on a sunny day.
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The Strategist: All the Best Summertime Essentials (That We’ve Written About)
All the Best Summertime Essentials (That We’ve Written About)
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Woman in striped sweater, striped fringed rug, and small black crossbody bag on pastel backgrounds.
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The Strategist: 10 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Pendleton to BIC
This insect repellent is a favorite among Strategist readers, thanks to its EPA-registered permethrin, which repels all flying insects and stays bonded..
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Trail runner in pink shirt crossing wooden bridge over stream in dense mossy green forest.
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NY Mag: Everything You Need to Go Trail Running, According to Trail Runners
Everything You Need to Go Trail Running, According to Trail Runners
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