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Katherine Gillespie is a writer at the Strategist who covers travel and outdoor essentials, including gear for cycling, hiking, and enjoying time outside. She was previously an editor at Paper.

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    Here’s a Sturdy Inflatable Kayak for Just $83This could be your summer of paddling.
  2. sales
    The Mosquito-Repelling Orb That Saves My Outdoor Gatherings Is 30 Percent OffIt’s like a citronella candle that actually works.
  3. pets
    The Best Tick-Repellent Products for Humans and DogsOr how to protect yourself without tucking your pants into your socks.
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Jenny Lewis Can’t Live WithoutIncluding the mug she gifted Harry Styles when they toured together.
  5. sales
    This Cute and Colorful Baggu Cooler Is Just $35Be the envy of Prospect Park.
  6. don’t dillydally
    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Brightland to BarbieIncluding a cooling Casper pillow, washable silk sleep skirt from Lunya, and Away’s new canvas collection.
  7. decor
    The Best Pots and Planters on AmazonMake your houseplants feel at home.
  8. outdoor leisure
    The 16 Very Best Outdoor GamesIncluding croquet, cornhole, and the Finnish version of pétanque.
  9. hiking and camping
    The Best Items to Stock for Any Emergency, According to SurvivalistsWhether you’re bugging out or bugging in, these are the things you may want to have on hand.
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    Our Favorite Water Bottle Is 25 Percent Off TodayA Hydro Flask will keep your drinks ice-cold all summer.
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    Cuup’s Classic One-Piece Swimsuit Is 25 Percent OffSort out your summer swimwear by mid-May.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What the Boulet Brothers Can’t Live Without“It emits this wonderful scent, so anytime you open the cabinet, you’re met with this haunting smell.”
  13. strategist hive mind
    51 Etsy Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  14. cleaning
    The 12 Best Natural Cleaning ProductsIncluding all-purpose cleaners and more specific options for the kitchen, the bathroom, and hardwood floors.
  15. sales
    Our Favorite White V-Neck T-Shirt Is 30 Percent Off TodayIt’s perfect for wearing with jeans in spring weather.
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    This Tiny Firepit (Perfect for Toasting Marshmallows) Is $80 TodayIt’ll turn any wooden fuel source into surprisingly smokeless flames.
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    Paravel’s Pool-Perfect Tote Is 25 Percent Off This WeekendIt’s one of our favorite bags for spring and summer travel.
  18. q&a
    Please Reconsider New Zealand As Your Apocalypse DestinationEleanor Catton’s new novel, ‘Birnam Wood,’ satirizes her country’s utopian image.
  19. sales
    This Stanley Camp Cook Set (That Will Last Forever) Is 30 Percent Off TodayIt has everything you need to prep, cook, and eat meals outdoors — plus a lifetime warranty.
  20. sales
    Fjällräven’s Do-Everything Sling Bag Is Just $18 Right NowA rare 50 percent discount on the beloved Swedish brand.
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    These Beginner-Friendly Binoculars Are Just $50Perfect for spotting any Eurasian eagle-owls on the loose.
  22. women’s fashion
    What Is the Best Lingerie?From minimalist Cuup to extravagant Coco de Mer.
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    Here’s a Classic Patagonia Fleece for Just $89It’s the original and stlll the best winter anorak, according to our editors.
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    Baggu’s Perfect Commuter Bag Is Currently 31 Percent OffIt’s one of our all-time favorite canvas totes.
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    These Gym-Ready Nike Leggings Are Just $52 TodayShould your New Year require new workout gear.
  26. celebrity shopping
    What Paul Feig Can’t Live Without“I’m just desperate to get all shoelaces out of my life.”
  27. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Was a $2 Box CutterI’ll never use my house key to slice through packing tape again.
  28. sales
    Our Best Overall Women’s Sweater Is 25 Percent Off TodayIt’s a staffer favorite that’s woven with fluffy alpaca and mohair wool.
  29. gifts
    The Best Books for Every Type of MomWhether she likes fiction, memoir, or the Real Housewives franchise.
  30. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Formula 1 Fans, According to Formula 1 FansGift box, box, box.
  31. strategist hive mind
    63 Holiday Shopping TipsHoliday-related proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist’s staff and contributors.
  32. cyber monday 2022
    All the Best Cyber Monday Deals at LululemonFrom our favorite yoga pants to workout scrunchies.
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    Everything Is 35 Percent Off at Girlfriend Collective’s Cyber Monday SaleStock up on the compression leggings, unitards, and bras beloved by Strategist staffers.
  34. deal of the day
    J.Crew’s Classic Nordic Boots Are Under $100 Right NowPerfect for winter, they’re cozy yet stylish.
  35. deal of the day
    Here’s a Flattering Winter Fleece From REI for Just $35A reliable layering piece that’s perfect for cold-weather adventures.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What ‘New Sounds’ Host John Schaefer Can’t Live Without“I have no time for light milk chocolate.”
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    These Discreet Madewell Rain Boots Are $25 OffRubber boots that are cute enough for any weather.
  38. hiking and camping
    Everything You Need to Go Bikepacking, Minus the BikeIt’s like backpacking, except on wheels.
  39. electronics
    This Keyboard Turns My iPhone Into a Tiny TypewriterWith a satisfying click-clack sound.
  40. saw something said something
    Sofia Coppola Annotates Her Scripts With This $7 Japanese PenThe retro-style Pilot she’s using on Priscilla writes like a more elegant Sharpie.
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Elvira Can’t Live Without“I used to always call Birkenstocks ‘lesbian shoes.’ But now I wear them all the time, and I’m a lesbian.”
  42. october prime day 2022
    These On-Sale Faux Christmas Trees Will Last Through DecemberPlus a great wreath and garland.
  43. sales
    This Invincible Ikea Kallax Dupe Is 30 Percent OffA neutral storage solution that’ll outlast multiple apartment leases.
  44. saw something said something
    Doing Revenge? We Found Drea’s Daisy TumblerPerfect for sipping from while working on your Yale admissions essay.
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    West Elm’s Versatile Handwoven Storage Baskets Are 60 Percent Off TodayUse them as laundry hampers, planter covers, or for toy storage.
  46. face
    The Best Fake-Blood Products, According to Hollywood ExpertsIncluding the brand beloved by Tarantino’s go-to blood guy.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Ben Gibbard Can’t Live Without“When someone first handed me one of these, I thought it was a real beer.”
  48. gifts
    The Best 40th-Birthday Gifts, According to People Who’ve Reached 40We asked cool people who’ve turned 40 to share their recommendations.
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    Perfect for Fall Camping Trips, This Classic Stanley Thermos Is 36 Percent OffIt’s a design icon that’ll last a lifetime.
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    Our Favorite Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenPerfect for bike rides, beach trips, and picnics.
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