These are the very best discounts we've found at all the major tech retailers. There's a stellar pick here for everyone.
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Black Friday 2021
It's the best time of year to save on WIRED's favorite gear and gadgets.
Welcome to Black Friday. You've made the decision to shop from the comfort of your home—smart! But with hundreds of websites claiming “exclusive” Black Friday discounts, it's hard to tell what's worth your money and what isn't. That's where we come in.
Here at WIRED, we test gadgets and gizmos across numerous product categories every single day, and we also have tricks up our sleeves to help us see if a sale price is a legitimate deal or not. We've hunted down the absolute best Black Friday 2021 deals.
Keep this page bookmarked. We'll update it regularly as prices change, as products go out of stock, and as we find more awesome discounts.
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Mattress Deals
These aren't the only mattresses on sale. We've rounded up more of our favorite mattresses here. For more details, read our Best Mattresses buying guide. We link to the queen-size mattress for most of these, but other sizes are on sale.
Of the dozens of mattresses we've tested, this is our favorite. It's the only one that put WIRED reviews director Jeffrey Van Camp to sleep in a bright room full of other folks testing mattresses. It has a medium-firm feel that is comfy for several sleeping positions, and the hybrid design offers better support for your back. This deal includes two free pillows.
This affordable mattress feels more expensive than it is, with gel-infused memory foam to keep your body cool and individually wrapped coils for great edge support. The high-density foam gives it a medium-firm supportive feel. You usually shouldn't skimp on a product you will use every day, but if your budget is tight, then this is one of the best bangs for your buck.
Casper's hybrid was the palate cleanser for WIRED's resident mattress tester, Jeffrey Van Camp. It has a nice balance between soft and supportive, it's breathable, and it's moderately priced—even more so on sale. This model is slightly different from the one we tested, but reviews around the web say it's very similar.
This mattress is environmentally friendly. It is made of organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton (in California), with no polyurethane, fire retardants, memory foam, or chemical adhesives. The company is also a certified B Corporation, meaning it purchases enough offsets that it can say it's a carbon-negative business. The cherry on top is that it's a pretty darn great mattress too. It has a nice balance of soft and firm, and after a year of use, there isn't any sagging at all.
Here's another mattress made of organic cotton, wool, and latex. What makes it special is the two-sided option, which means both sides are upholstered the same way, so you can flip the mattress every few months to extend its life. That's especially handy when kids are constantly jumping around on 'em before bedtime.
The Leesa is another of our favorite mattresses. Its cover is silky smooth and comfortable, and lying on it creates a pressure-relieving feeling as though the mattress is hugging your body. There's great edge support thanks to the individually wrapped springs. This thing will drift you into bliss in no time. The deal includes two pillows.
This is our favorite pair of wireless earbuds for most people (9/10, WIRED Recommends). You get super-quick pairing if you have an Android phone (and it works just fine with iPhones too), the sound is pretty great, and the silicone ear tips keep ’em comfy in your ears. It’s a shame the case doesn't support wireless charging.
These are some of the most rugged buds you can wear for those intense workout sessions. They can be submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water, and the ear fins help keep them secure in your ears. There's a textured button on the buds that's easy to press and a noise-canceling mode to keep out loud noises. Alternatively, you can let ambient sounds seep in so you stay alert.
This deal is on the newest version of the AirPods Pro, which adds the MagSafe case for speedier charging and the ability to magnetically attach it to MagSafe accessories, and it's one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. The buds themselves are the same as the ones from 2019, but they still deliver good sound and excellent noise canceling. If you have multiple Apple devices, you can have the buds hop around to the respective device you're using instantly.
This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on the best-sounding headphones (8/10, WIRED Recommends). They're still spendy, but if you're chasing after the best quality in a wireless package, this is it. There's rich bass, a large soundstage, and stellar noise cancellation. The controls are excellent, but it's a shame the included carrying case isn't very useful.
Paying more than $400 for headphones is a luxury. These discounted Sony headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) aren't exactly cheap either, but they're our favorite wireless cans for most people, because they're well priced for what you get. There's excellent sound quality, great noise canceling, 30 hours of battery life, and solid mics for Zoom calls.
Trying to keep your budget low? Stick with these Jabra cans. They don't have a ton of features, but they're comfy, have good mics, and get a staggering 50 hours of playback on a single charge. You'll hardly ever need to reach for the charger.
After a year of sitting in various positions on this velvet chair, it manages to look just as good as new. I love the roomy and flat armrests—a good spot to park a cup of coffee—and the deep seat almost feels like the chair is asking you to curl up into a ball. It doesn't attract pet hair too much, and the ash wood legs are as sturdy and supportive as a tree. There are a number of customization options, though the more you tweak, the higher the price will climb.
This attractive and luxurious sofa is also extremely comfortable—WIRED writer Scott Gilbertson says it's the most comfortable couch he's ever sat on. The purchasing process is just as elegant as the design. You can customize and tweak the sofa to your liking and even order a full book of fabric swatches to make sure you get exactly what you want.
If you can stomach the discounted price, and you've been wanting a sectional, then consider this one from Lovesac. You can customize the overall shape to fit your living space, and you can expand it down the road if you end up in a place with more room. It's comfy and sturdy; just know that, depending on how you configure it, it'll arrive in multiple big boxes.
This blender is so good it just might convert you into a blender person, just like it converted WIRED Gear reviewers Joe Ray and Scott Gilbertson. The motor on this blender is powerful, and the machine will likely last you a very long time. This is the best price we've seen this year.
Stock is limited on this Dyson, but if you've never used a stick vacuum before, this entry-level model might change your life. No annoying wires to get tangled in, and nothing will get unplugged when you take it to the next room. The suction power is pretty good, and it's very easy to empty the dustbin and add various attachments. The battery runs for about 40 minutes. Read our Best Dyson Vacuums guide for more details.
Fresh beans are arguably the most important factor in brewing a better cup of coffee. If you usually down a cup of joe (or two) every morning, then a subscription for a fresh bag of beans every month is a good idea. We love Atlas Coffee Club, as it offers single-origin beans from all over the world, roasted in Austin, Texas, right before they land on your doorstep. The bags come in a fun design, and you get a postcard and notes about the country of origin with the beans. New subscribers can take $15 off the first bag (which essentially means it's free), but anyone can take up to $55 off gift subscriptions.
Pet lover? Grounds and Hounds gives 20 percent of its profits to animal shelters. It helps that it has some excellent beans too, especially the dark roasts. You can get deliveries every one, two, four, or eight weeks.
KitchenAid stand mixers have a reputation for lasting a long time. This 5-quart version can do a lot for your bakes, and you can buy dozens of other attachments to make it more multi-purpose, like a pasta roller attachment for fresh noodles. Stock seems to fluctuate at Target for this model.
Finally have enough backyard space to throw a pizza party? A pizza oven is in order. Ooni makes some of our favorites. We've tested the Ooni Karu 16 (9/10, WIRED Recommends), but this version is a better deal. You can use either wood or charcoal, but there's the option to switch to gas. These ovens are easy to use, they get hot really quick, and they're easy to clean.
This is our favorite electric toothbrush (9/10, WIRED Recommends). It's slim and light, and it has a companion app that offers insights about your brushing habits (like showing you the spots you tend to miss). You can also collect smile points every time you brush, which nets you a few dollars off replacement brush heads. The charger doubles as a base.
Stop paying $20 for a crappy umbrella from the nearby bodega whenever you're caught in a sudden thunderstorm. Those always break after a month. Instead, pay a little more for an umbrella like this one from Blunt, which is our top pick in our Best Umbrellas guide. The ends are … blunt, as the name suggests, so you don't poke anyone's eye out. The fiberglass ribs hold up really well against high winds, and the 41-inch diameter covers my 6'4" frame well. Blunt has other models available, and everything is currently 25 percent off.
We've yet to update our Best Fitness Trackers guide, but the Charge 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our current top pick for most people, especially at this price. The responsive AMOLED touchscreen is bright and easy to view, you get plenty of sensors to measure SpO2 and even electrocardiograms, and there's onboard GPS so you can map out your runs. Did I mention it lasts for days?
Not a fan of the fitness tracker aesthetic? Then you might like this tracker from Withings. It looks like a minimalist analog watch, but an LED display shows details like heart rate and notifications. It has a rechargeable battery but it'll last you close to a month before you need to plug it in. It can track sleep and various activities, and it's waterproof down to 50 meters.
This is WIRED editor Adrienne So's favorite sports watch (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It can track your blood oxygen levels, even as you sleep, and Garmin's Body Battery function tells you how ready you are to tackle the day (with suggestions on what you can improve to raise the score). As the name suggests, it can recharge with the power of the sun, like Superman, though don't expect to fully recharge it within a few hours.
Garmin's Venu Sq (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has an awkward name, but it's our pick as the best fitness smartwatch for most people. There's Garmin Pay, which will work anywhere contactless payments are accepted, and you can get alerts for texts, calls, and emails. (If you have an Android phone, you can respond to texts.) As for fitness features, there's a robust selection, from Sp02 and sleep tracking to built-in GPS. It lasts five to seven days on a charge.
We've tested the larger Solo Stove Yukon, and we ended up saying that most people looking for a fire pit in their backyard should go with smaller versions like the Bonfire. These smokeless fire pits burn wood quickly, they're nearly indestructible, and they are easy to light. They're easy to move around too, so you can pop 'em in the back of a truck to take camping.
Need to start monitoring your blood pressure regularly? Of the monitors we tested, we like the Withings BPM Connect (9/10, WIRED Recommends) the most. It's very simple to use: Wrap the cuff around your upper arm, hit the button, and the LED display shows the status of the device. Press the button again and it'll start taking a reading by pumping air into the cuff. You'll get a reading in 30 seconds on the display, but the data is also sent to the accompanying Withings HealthMate app.
This is our runner-up pick in our Best Robot Vacuums guide, and it's an exceptional value at this price. It can map your household over time, so it won't keep bumping into things, and its 180-minute run time means it can clean large homes on a single charge (though the bin might be full by then).
If you have a pet, you might want to spend the extra on the Roborock S6 MaxV. Its two stereoscopic cameras on the front can identify obstacles, like power strips or dog poop, so you don't have to worry about your dog's business getting dragged all over your home. Its suction power is also nearly twice as powerful as a standard hand vac.
Cheap robot vacs like this one from Yeedi use bounce navigation to move around your home, so they're not as efficient, but if it means a cleaner home without you needing to do anything, that's a win, right? The battery lasts a while, and there's Google Assistant and Alexa support.
The brand-new Facebook Portal Go is a smart display that's portable, so you can tote it around the house like a tablet. If your family uses Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Zoom to communicate, you can use any of those services on the Go, plus there are several supported music streaming services, so it doubles as a speaker. The camera can follow you around to make sure you're always in frame during calls, and Alexa is built in, so it can replace your existing Echo device (or supplement it). The older but still great Facebook Portal is also on sale for $79 ($100 off) if you don't need the portability.
The Nest Mini, discounted to $25, is all you need if you're entering the smart-home world for the first time, but the Nest Audio (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is what you want to upgrade to if you're chasing better music quality. Pair two and you'll get a pretty great stereo system. They can double as Bluetooth speakers, or just ask Google Assistant to play music through your favorite music streaming service. Assistant can also control your smart-home devices, and it will try to answer anything you ask it, from weather updates to whether onions are toxic for dogs (they are).
The newest Amazon Echo (8/10, WIRED Recommends) delivers more robust sound in all directions thanks to its 360-degree shape. There's also a 3.5-mm output so you can connect it to any existing speaker systems. Talk to Alexa to control your smart gadgets, set timers, and get news alerts. There's a lot this little sphere can do.
The speakers aren't as good on this model as on the Echo above, but what makes this model special is the parental controls; you can set time limits, filter explicit content, and review activity. You get a year of Amazon Kids+, which includes Audible books and games (it's $3 per month afterward).
Smart displays show the time, double as picture frames, and give you a fixed touchscreen to control your smart home devices. We like Google's newest Nest Hub, which is powered by Google Assistant. The speakers and mics are solid, and it's great for the kitchen or bedside table (there's no camera). It can even track your sleep, though the feature was a bit wonky when we tested it.
In our Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide, this is our favorite. You get crystal-clear footage during the day and at night, thanks to a 2K resolution and support for HDR. There's a built-in siren and two-way audio, so you can talk to people through the camera. We needed to recharge it after less than three months of use. This deal is on the 3-pack.
If your household is equipped with Google Assistant-powered smart devices, then you might want to give Google's new Nest Cam a shot. It works indoors, with clear 1080p video and two-way audio. There's HDR and night vision support too, plus motion notifications for people, cars, and pets. The battery version is also on sale for $150 ($30 off), and it needs a recharge after around a month. For more, see our Best Outdoor Security Cameras guide.
This carrier complies with the sizing requirements of most major airlines, and I really like it. The handle can double as a leash, there's a pocket on the side for storing treats, and you can keep your dog hooked to the bag. The mesh makes it breathable, plus a sturdy (and plush) base means your pup can take a nap in the air or on a train. I also regularly use Roverlund's new pet tote, which is perfect for subway rides in New York City, where dogs are required to be in a bag.
This is an expensive litter box, but a deal on it is rare. We tested and wrote about it in our guide to the Best Cat Toys and Supplies. It has detachable sides and comes with a place to hold the included scoop and dustpan.
Two WIRED reviewers have tested and love this DNA test for cats. It's a fast turnaround, and you can get a ton of health and breed information about your little kitty. This isn't the lowest price we've ever seen (it dropped to $69 in 2019), but this is still a pretty great deal.
We're currently testing this grooming kit, but so far it's much better for just removing excess fur from your pet. Run the vacuum-like suction pipe over your pet (as if you're brushing them) to get rid of loose hairs that'd otherwise end up on your couch. You can also use it as a mini vac for the carpet or couch.
This is WIRED's top Android smartphone pick for most people (9/10, WIRED Recommends). This Pixel has one of the best cameras you'll find for the price, great performance, a large OLED screen, and nearly two-day battery life. You'll get three years of software support, which is on the rare side for phones that cost this much. It has a headphone jack too!
The Pixel 5A and Pixel 6 are better phones, but if you want wireless charging, a MicroSD card slot, a headphone jack, and a two-year warranty, all in a phone with a rugged exterior, then this Nokia is for you (7/10, WIRED Recommends). I dropped it three times onto pavement, and the glass didn't crack. That's not to say it's indestructible, but it's a good sign. You'll get three OS upgrades and four years of security updates, so there's long software support too. Note: It doesn't work on Verizon, and you'll only get LTE on AT&T (no 5G).
The Galaxy Z Flip3 is the first folding smartphone we feel comfortable recommending (7/10, WIRED Recommends) in our Best Android Phones guide. The third iteration is polished, with solid cameras, good performance, and optimized software. If you hate how big phones are getting, then you'll like the Flip3: The screen folds in half like a clamshell laptop. It'll fit in pretty much any pocket! This deal adds Samsung's new Galaxy Buds2 for free (we like them).
Totallee makes some of the thinnest phone cases around. If you hate wrapping your shiny new phone in a bulky case, but you still want some protection, these cases are a good solution. They won't protect your device from big drops; just everyday scuffs and scratches. The code will get you 50 percent off of anything, even Totallee's wireless charger.
This is our favorite wireless charging pad. The leather top is elegant, and the whole thing is quite hefty so it doesn't slide around. There are magnets embedded in this charger, so if you have a MagSafe device, like an iPhone 12, iPhone 13, or MagSafe AirPods, then those devices will magnetically align and won't shift out of place easily. It means you won't wake up to find that it hasn't charged your devices, which can sometimes happen with the smallest misalignment on most wireless chargers. It'll work the normal way for any other device. Nomad has a broad 30 percent off Black Friday sale, and we like its cases, covers, cables, and charging adapters.
The Apple Watch SE is the best Apple Watch for most people (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It lacks some of the health features available on the flagship model, like the electrocardiogram or blood oxygen measurements (there's no always-on screen either). But if you don't need those things, many of the best Apple Watch functions are still present, and this deal makes it a no-brainer if you have an iPhone.
Got a Samsung phone? If you want a smartwatch to pair with it, your best bet is the new Galaxy Watch4 (7,10 WIRED Recommends). It has an electrocardiogram, blood oxygen measurements, and auto-workout detection. Plus, because it now runs Google's Wear OS, there's a slightly better app selection, including Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions on your wrist. The 44-mm model has better battery life, and it's also on sale for $229 ($51 off). If you want a mechanical rotating bezel and a stronger build (stainless steel instead of aluminum), then go for the Watch4 Classic for $300 ($50 off).
Smartwatches can look too high-tech. If that's not your jam, you might like the Skagen Hybrid HR Jorn, which is in our Best Smartwatches guide. The E Ink display shows your heart rate, step count, and the weather. You can use the buttons to control music playback or see a different time zone, and in the app, you can choose which apps to get notifications from. It lasts a whole week on a single charge.
This is the lowest price we've ever seen on a Kindle. Sure, it's not the new Paperwhite, but this ebook reader has most of the features you want. That includes a 6-inch E Ink screen with a front light so you can read in the dark. It can also stream Audible audiobooks via Bluetooth. We recommend choosing the model with no ads, which costs $70 ($40 off).
The Fire HD 10 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best cheap tablet for most people. Its performance isn't frustratingly slow, and while it doesn't have the Google Play Store, Amazon has a fair amount of useful apps that make it a great machine for catching up on shows and movies, or even cranking out some light work.
Tired of handing your smartphone to your kid? Get them the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition. It comes with a two-year worry-free guarantee, so even if your kid breaks it, Amazon will replace the tablet in its entirety. You also get a rugged case for extra protection and a year of Amazon Kids+ for free ($3 per month afterward). This service nets you access to kid-friendly movies, shows, books, games, and apps.
It's hit this price before, but this is an excellent deal and one of the most affordable ways to get an OLED TV into your home (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The benefit of OLED is that each pixel lights up individually, so when you see black, the pixels are turning off and aren't illuminated by some other backlight; this produces stunningly dark blacks for excellent contrast. If you have the new Xbox or PlayStation, you can enjoy games in 4K with 120 frames per second.
This one's a little more expensive, but you're getting one of the best viewing experiences that money can buy. It has Google TV installed, so you don't need another streaming device to watch content, and you can talk to Google Assistant to control it or ask other queries. It also supports AirPlay 2, so you can easily share media from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
If you have a gaming PC with an Nvidia graphics card, you can hook it up to the fantastic LG C1 OLED (8/10, WIRED Recommends) and get G-Sync support for ultra-smooth 120-Hz gameplay. That experience also translates if you hook up an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5. The OLED quality is stunning, and the centered stand makes it easy to place on most TV stands.
Most TVs are giant blank, boring screens that do nothing until you turn them on. The Frame is the complete opposite. It doubles as an art piece, adding a white trim and rotating famous artworks (you can choose genres) so your TV isn't just a black void in your living room. The paper-like screen really does make art look like, well, art on canvas. The deal applies to various screen sizes.
Samsung's QN90A doesn't have OLED but uses Mini LED backlighting, just like Apple's newest iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. It produces similar levels of contrast, but it can get brighter (a problem with OLED TVs). If your TV is in a room that gets very bright, then this is a great option that also has features like a 120-Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync.
This Roku differs from the 4K Plus version by not including hands-free voice control, so if you don't care about that, you can save some money and still get the best Roku for most people. It plugs into your TV's HDMI port, and another cable plugs into a USB port for power. You can then access tons of streaming services for easy binging.
This smart soundbar comes with Amazon's Alexa built in, so you can ask the voice assistant questions and control your smart home equipment. But more importantly, the soundbar and subwoofer combo delivers great sound. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Spotify Connect support mean it's easy to stream your favorite tunes when you're not watching Squid Game.
Nearly every built-in TV speaker sucks. That's why a soundbar is a quick and easy upgrade, and at this price, this Vizio is arguably the best and most affordable investment you can make in improving your home theater's audio. You get dedicated wireless surround speakers and a wireless subwoofer.
Want Dolby Atmos support for the best audio fidelity when watching the latest movies and shows? This Vizio will do the job for much less than many competitors. There's a dedicated subwoofer and rear surrounds that will make you feel like you're in the theater.
The Dell XPS 13 remains the best 13-inch Windows laptop on the market (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It's lightweight and powerful, since this is the model with the Intel Core i5 chip (11th gen), 8 gigs of RAM, and a 256-gigabyte SSD. This model has a 1080p screen, which should satisfy most. There are 4K and OLED screen upgrades available, but those are not on sale.
Do you mostly work out of a web browser? Then chances are a Chromebook will suffice (if you like using Google Chrome). You can access Android apps, but everything runs around Chrome. The Spin 713 has a speedy Core i5 chip and excellent battery life. It's one of our favorite Chromebooks.
This Acer Windows laptop is in our Best Laptops guide. The Core i7 model offers great performance, a battery that lasts a full workday, and you can even play Fortnite on it! That's not all, the Swift 5 packs several ports, like USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and a headphone jack. It's truly a jack-of-all-trades.
The Fully Jarvis is our favorite standing desk. You can smoothly adjust the height, and four height presets mean other folks in the home can quickly move it to their preferred height. The eco-friendly bamboo top is the cherry on top, but there are a ton of customizations you can make to personalize it further.
This 1080p webcam might need some fine-tuning to get the picture just right using Razer's Synapse software, but the image quality is crystal clear. It's in our Best Webcams guide, and this is the lowest price we've ever seen on it.
Need the speediest transfer speeds? Of the portable solid-state drives we tested, this one was the fastest. The metal enclosure means it's very durable, and you get a whole terabyte of storage to house your movies, photos, games, and—well, just about anything.
I've been using this simple mouse for nearly two years, and it's still as good as new. It feels wonderful in the hand (though it's not as ideal for folks with large palms), the wireless connection is flawless, and the battery lasts for months before you need to swap out the single AA battery. Check out our Best Gaming Mice guide for more.
If you're confused about all the different gaming subscriptions needed to get the most out of your PlayStation or Xbox, we break down all the differences here. PS Plus lets you play multiplayer games online, but you also get a few free games per month, and you can keep them as long as you're a subscriber. If you have a PS5, the PS Plus Collection gives you 20 of the best PS4 games so you can play catch-up.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is one of the best deals in gaming right now. If you have an Xbox or PC, you get access to hundreds of games you can download and install, along with games from the EA Play library. You also get the ability to play online multiplayer, and Microsoft's new game streaming service, xCloud, so you can play some games on your tablet or smartphone (the service is in beta). Some titles rotate in and out, and most of Microsoft's first-party Xbox Game Studios titles appear as soon as they launch, like Halo Infinite. If you have a PC, the standard Game Pass three-month membership is $15 ($15 off).
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the best wireless gaming headsets around if you like chatting with your friends while gaming on your Xbox or PlayStation. They're comfortable, last 19 hours on a single charge, and the mic outputs crystal-clear voice. The audio is pretty great too.
The Oculus Quest 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best VR headset for most people. It's super simple to use, you get a higher resolution than on its predecessor, and the library of games and apps you can access keeps increasing (Beat Saber remains a favorite). This isn't a deal, but you can use the free Target gift card on anything at the retailer.
We have yet to try this router, but it has good reviews around the web, and the purported speeds will be a serious boon for any gamer who loves fast-paced multiplayer games. There's support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard too, and you can access many of the router's settings through Netgear's Android or iOS app.
Ebikes and E-Scooter Deals
Read our Best Ebikes guide for details and other options.
Our guide to the best e-scooters is forthcoming, but the Apollo Ghost is one of our favorites (8/10, WIRED Recommends). The dual-motor design means it's insanely powerful (maybe too powerful), but you don't need to hit the throttle. This much power is very helpful for steep terrains. It also has pretty solid range (under 20 miles). The downside is that it weighs 64 pounds. This deal throws in the new Apollo Air for free; it's not as powerful, and its range is much shorter, but it's lightweight and rides pretty well—handy for any newcomers joining your rides.
Want an ebike but hate the prices? The Propella (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our pick if your budget is tight, and it's even better with this deal. It has reputable components, like a Samsung battery and Shimano disc brakes, and it ships directly to you.
WIRED reviewer Matt Jancer says you're getting a lot for your money with the Freedom 2, so this deal makes it a sweeter package. It has strong acceleration, doesn't weigh 64 pounds (just 39), has a built-in headlight and taillight, and an alarm with a key fob.
Ebikes are big. If you don't have a ton of space, a folding ebike is the way to go. This one from Lectric Ebikes is one of the most affordable around (7/10, WIRED Recommends), and this deal nets you three free accessories. It's heavy at 63 pounds, so this might not be a good option for anyone with a walkup, but it's speedy, it comes with a lot of accessories, and it has solid suspension.
WIRED editor Adrienne So didn't care much for this Bunch bike, but her family did. It's a box bike that can carry your kids, ideally in flat terrain, and there are a lot of accessories you can add to personalize it. The brakes are great and there are built-in lights, but the range isn't as high as we'd like. It's not the most comfortable ride.
This is our top camera backpack for most people in our Best Camera Bags guide. It's relatively small, yet can still fit a DSLR or mirrorless camera, additional lenses, and a small tripod in the side pocket (with a loop to secure it). There's a luggage pass-through strap, a padded laptop storage area, and a compartment up top for everything else. The best part is it comes in a ton of fun colors.
I took this backpack on my road trip around Iceland, and it couldn't have been more perfect. It might be too big to count as a personal item, but as a carry-on you can convert it to a duffel or leave it as a backpack. Pair it with two of Wandrd's Essential Camera Cubes ($278 total), and you can fit a ton of equipment and have space for clothes and other gear. You can learn more about it in our Best Camera Bags guide.
This sling comes in various sizes, but whichever you choose, you get a durable, weather-resistant bag that's comfortable to carry and roomy. The dividers in the main compartment are customizable to fit your gear, and there are a lot of pockets with organization for your batteries, filters, and chargers.
If you want to invest in a great camera, look no further than this Sony A7RIII. This is the lowest price we've ever seen, and sure, it's not the latest model, but you're getting a lot for less than $2,000. The 42-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers sharp images and excellent dynamic range, and the camera is lightweight enough to carry all day. The image stabilization is pretty great, and you have access to a dizzyingly large lens collection. Read more about it in our Best Mirrorless Cameras guide.
The Insta360 One R Twin Edition (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doubles as a 360-degree camera and a standard action cam. That's thanks to the interchangeable lens system, which lets you attach a 4K camera, a dual-lens 360-degree camera, and a wide-angle Leica lens paired with a 1-inch sensor for 5K video. It's spendy, but it's a very versatile system if you want to capture different types of footage when you're out adventuring.
GoPro Hero10 action camera.
Photograph: GoPro
The latest GoPro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has speedier processing, higher-resolution footage, and better image stabilization than any other action camera out there. The latter even works on 5.3K-resolution clips, which gives you room to crop in and output 4K footage. GoPro's Quik app has improved by leaps and bounds, and it makes for easy editing on the go.
Don't want to carry your camera in a bag? I like this wrist strap, which is easy to attach to nearly any camera, and it automatically fastens if you let go. The recycled soft-touch nylon isn't rough on the wrist, and the strap can carry up to 75 pounds.
You can get compact tripods for much cheaper, but this is the tripod I always come back to, especially whenever I'm heading anywhere. It collapses neatly into a small shape that can fit in the side pocket of most backpacks, and it's really lightweight (the carbon fiber version is even lighter). There's also a built-in phone mount. Maybe grab the universal head adapter too.
Our top weighted blanket recommendation, the Yaasa comes in 15- or 20-pound weight options, and that weight feels evenly distributed throughout. It's pretty, covers nearly a full-size bed, and the open-knit design makes it breathable so you'll never get too warm.
If you are sharing a bed with a partner, this is a good option if they don't like weighted blankets. It'll cover just you, and it's also great for carrying from room to room. The whole thing can be machine-washed and dried, but you can also grab linen duvet covers if you don't want to put a heavy blanket into your washing machine. The throw weighs 12 pounds.
We've tried Adidas' period-proof shorts and loved them, and these tights are similar. You should still use a tampon, pad, or cup, as these should just be used as a backup. I found the shorts ideal for light days; just toss 'em in the washing machine afterward.
This two-in-one machine dries and straightens hair in one fell swoop (9/10, WIRED Recommends). This is one of the lowest prices we've ever tracked. This bundle includes hair-sectioning clips, a comb, three silk scrunchies, a hair towel, a continuous mist bottle, and a carrying bag.