A power bank, a shoe, and insect repellent
A power bank, a shoe, and insect repellent

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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This spray protects you from tick-borne illnesses and is essential for outdoor adventure.

Hook & Barrel Staff
Website

Media Mentions

Streams, waterfalls, and rivers can quench your thirst in the wild, but they may carry dirt and impurities.

Dinal Jain
Writer

Media Mentions

Sawyer Squeeze is the longer lasting and more reliable filter, which should affect the choices of thru-hikers.

Jaeger Shaw
Owner & Managing Editor