Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

Given the intense heatwave sweeping the nation and the recent voluntary recall on a popular air conditioner, we shouldn’t be surprised that our readers were interested in the various ways to keep cool in June.

But our readers were also busy preparing to get out of town. Our staff travel experts shared their little travel luxuries. We consulted with flight attendants on how to pack for short trips. And we provided an expert-tested packing list for car camping. We also saw interest in sunscreen, red-light devices, lotions, and more to keep skin protected and pampered all summer long.

Continue reading to learn more, written by the Wirecutter Staff.

NY Times: Wirecutter: Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

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Black rectangular power bank, white sneaker with blue and red stripes, and small white bottle on grid background.

Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

Given the intense heatwave sweeping the nation and the recent voluntary recall on a popular air conditioner, we shouldn’t be surprised that our readers were interested in the various ways to keep cool in June.

But our readers were also busy preparing to get out of town. Our staff travel experts shared their little travel luxuries. We consulted with flight attendants on how to pack for short trips. And we provided an expert-tested packing list for car camping. We also saw interest in sunscreen, red-light devices, lotions, and more to keep skin protected and pampered all summer long.

Continue reading to learn more, written by the Wirecutter Staff.

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NY Times: Wirecutter: Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

Black rectangular power bank, white sneaker with blue and red stripes, and small white bottle on grid background.
Black rectangular power bank, white sneaker with blue and red stripes, and small white bottle on grid background.

Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

Given the intense heatwave sweeping the nation and the recent voluntary recall on a popular air conditioner, we shouldn’t be surprised that our readers were interested in the various ways to keep cool in June.

But our readers were also busy preparing to get out of town. Our staff travel experts shared their little travel luxuries. We consulted with flight attendants on how to pack for short trips. And we provided an expert-tested packing list for car camping. We also saw interest in sunscreen, red-light devices, lotions, and more to keep skin protected and pampered all summer long.

Continue reading to learn more, written by the Wirecutter Staff.

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