Eric Hansen
The Wirecutter
Boston, MA, United States
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The Best LED Lantern
After researching dozens of LED lanterns and testing 13, we think the UST 30-Day Duro is the only one that’s just right. → Read More
RIP Salome Karwah – Partners In Health
The heroic Ebola survivor died after giving birth earlier this month → Read More
The Best Bike Lock
We had bicycle thieves test bicycle locks. They found the best for most moderately priced bicycles is the Kryptonite Series 2 package, as long as you use it correctly. → Read More
The Best Bike Pump (Floor Standing)
If you ride a bike more than a couple times a year, the $44 Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the floor pump to buy. We reached this conclusion talking to a former bi → Read More
The Best Clothes Iron
Our new best iron produces 35% more steam per minute than our previous pick. The T-fal Ultraglide Easycord FV4495 can flatten a silk blouse or a pair of jeans with just one pass. The cord is long and the reservoir is large and easy to fill, both surprisingly uncommon for irons. → Read More
The Best Shower Caddy
If I were buying a shower caddy to keep my shampoos, soaps, and toiletries tidy and handy while bathing, then I would buy the OXO Good Grips 3 Tier Shower Caddy. → Read More
The Best LED Lantern
We spent 20 hours researching and testing LED lanterns before settling on the UST 30-Day as the most versatile. It's bright enough to read text 38 feet away but dim enough to feel cozy inside a tent, and its 30-day battery means it rarely needs to be changed. → Read More
The Best Drones
We spent over 35 hours on research plus hands-on testing to find the $1,300 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ is the best drone for most people. It's the only drone that's easy to control, plus it has great battery life, image quality, range, and safety features. If you're a first timer, we recommend the $90 Blade Nano QX to hone your skills on. → Read More
The Sleeping Bags We Like (so far)
The $200 REI Radiant is the 3-season sleeping bag we like most (so far) based on our research and testing this season. The Radiant is a classic, proven design with waterproof down that will fit most people and suit most sleeping styles. We have other picks as well, for more leg room or sleeping freedom. → Read More
The Best Comforter
After researching and testing comforters for a combined 120 hours and lots of sleep, we think the Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter is best for most people. → Read More