It’s the Final Hours of Prime Day: We’re Tracking the Deals + Trends

I’m testing a couple of options for an upcoming guide to hand fans, and I admit I was not expecting to like this periscope-shaped “powerful turbo air tube” as much as I do. The design won both a Red Dot and iF Design award this year, and it’s true that the curved shape is unexpectedly satisfying to hold and use. The fan is heavy enough to feel high-quality but not cumbersome, there are no rotors or blades to knock into, and it has an unexpectedly strong airflow at 807 feet per minute on high. This is only half as strong as the Jisulife Ultra2, which is so strong as to be almost ridiculous, but still quite respectable. It doesn’t double as a flashlight or phone charger, as some of these hand fans do, but it does come with a nifty velvet carrying case and optional strap for carrying.

Are you a coffee paste person? You might be! Several people are—mostly ultralight backpackers.

I am not. Or at least I don’t think I am based on three cups made with this Swiss startup’s unique product. The only flavor is bitterness, and it turns a weird grey color with a splash of milk. But then again, I have so far only tested it in my kitchen against a delicious AeroPress cup and not in the wild after carrying its 5 ounces for 15 miles up and down hills.

I do not want to reveal too many of our top-secret editorial plans to competitors, but Scott Gilbertson and I have been talking about ways to assess saving weight when backpacking, which is why I bought and tested this. With the tube weighing just 4.76 ounces when full with 20 servings, it’s going to save you at least half a pound. The tube is sturdy, it’s dead simple to use, and my opinion might change sitting around a campfire.

Mostly, though, I am mad that I paid $20 for my tube when Prime Day has it priced at $13. For all the “Prime Day deals aren’t real” people on Blue Sky Dot Com: I had this product sitting in my cart for two months, and it never dropped below $20 until now. For $13, this is definitely worth trying on a backpacking trip.

Is there a feeling you can’t shake in the back of your head: you left the stove on, or a hair straightener on, and you spend the entire day waiting for the call that your house burned down? Or perhaps that you left the front door wide open and your pets will have wandered outside to be eaten by a rogue werewolf at two in the afternoon? (My imagination can’t be stopped, my friends.)

My husband and I both struggle with this, and as forgetful parents, have found ourselves again and again culpable of leaving the garage door open. Thank goodness we have the MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener (8/10, WIRED Recommends). I can check the app anytime to see if I have once again caused my own fears to come true.

Usually, the best options for getting a deal on a Dyson is to snag an older model without all the latest bells and whistles.

But this Prime Day has an absolute gem on sale: our favorite Dyson stick vacuum is $180 off, and the lowest price we’ve tracked it since Black Friday.

The Dyson V15 Detect is a fantastic all-around vacuum that’s crazy powerful. I vacuum regularly since I test all kinds of cordless vacuums, and the V15 still managed to pull up dust and cat hair from deep within my carpet after weeks of vacuuming with weaker options. It’s no joke how much more powerful a Dyson is, and the V15 is a great all-around choice for carpet, rugs, stairs, and even hard floors. You’ll pry mine out of my cold, dead hands, and you should take this chance to get your own, since it’s not often a current Dyson is available for a great sale price.