Most Popular Picks 2022

Wirecutter picks can make life better, easier, and a lot more enjoyable. This year, many of our readers seemed to lean into self-care, picking up air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, beard trimmers, and bathroom scales. Others focused on travel, investing in luggage and portable power banks. And plenty of readers showed us they really appreciate a clean home, through purchases of all kinds of vacuums. Here are the top 100 most popular picks of the year.

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January 6, 2025

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The Sawyer Mini can filter up to 100,000 gallons—yep, you read that right—and fits in the palm of your hand.

Mary Hunt
Writer

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A favorite of ultralight hikers, backpackers, bikers, and travelers, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is the gold standard in water filters for anyone concerned about weight and universal compatibility.

Scott Gilbertson
Senior Writer and Reviewer

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This popular repellent from Sawyer has 20% Picaridin, which protects against a wide range of insects, including mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, gnats, chiggers and sand flies.

Amylia Ryan
Associate Editor