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Our favorite finds from REI’s anniversary sale

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Wirecutter’s experts have long admired REI for its high-quality outdoor gear, such as camping chairs, sleeping bags, running watches, and more. And its anniversary sale—taking place from May 20 through May 30—includes many great deals on Wirecutter-tested picks.

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Discounts are available to all shoppers, but REI members get an additional 20% off one full-price item and 20% off one REI Outlet item with the code ANNIV22.

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New picks

The best dehumidifiers

If you have a cellar, basement, or garage—especially one with a persistent musty smell—you may need a dehumidifier. It can help dry out the moisture in the air that causes mold, mildew, and insect infestation.

After additional testing, the smart Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5044W1 is our new pick.

There aren’t a lot of smart dehumidifiers available, but they offer a real advantage over their analog cousins. Dehumidifiers often need to be manually drained when their buckets fill up. So a smart dehumidifier’s ability to alert you when it needs draining is a real plus. The quiet and compact Frigidaire excelled in our tests—it’s efficient, easy to store, and thoughtfully designed.

Read more in our guide to the best dehumidifiers.

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Our favorite toiletry bags for traveling

After stuffing, shaking, and dunking 23 toiletry bags, we chose seven that can serve as your bathroom-in-a-bag for a variety of travel scenarios.

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An array of computer speakers in a line.

The best speakers for your computer

The tiny speakers built into your laptops and monitors simply don’t do your audio justice. A set of computer speakers will produce a richer, fuller sound for your movies and games.

A person loading white sheets into a laundry machine while a dog watches.

How often you should wash your sheets

Your bedsheets can quickly get caked in skin flakes, bodily fluids and oils, dust mites, and pet hair. You should be changing and washing them once a week.

Several bottles of sunscreen next to a pair of sunglasses.

All of your questions about sunscreen, answered

How much SPF is considered enough? Does sunscreen really need to be reapplied? Does it ever expire? We walk you through everything you need to know—and share a few of our picks.

This week’s best deals

rare deal

CamelBak Arete 18 Hydration Pack

Deal price: $49 | Street price: $70

With store pickup or REI membership

A hydration pack (a backpack with a built-in water reservoir) makes staying hydrated on the go easier. The CamelBak Arete is the best basic, lightweight option. The 1.5-liter reservoir holds just enough water for a pleasant afternoon of sightseeing in a foreign city or strolling along an easy trail. This pack was the lightest of all the models we tested, and it can fold up to tuck into your luggage.

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1Password Password Manager (Individual Plan, 1-year)

Deal price: $18 | Street price: $30

1-year Individual Plan for new subscribers only

Using a password manager is the most important thing you can do to keep your online data safe. 1Password is the best option for most people. Newbies will like its plain-language security recommendations, while the technically inclined will appreciate its advanced features. We like its Watchtower feature, which makes it easy to identify and change weak, reused, or compromised passwords. With clear instructions, 1Password walks you through correcting those problems.

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Nemo Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair

Deal price: $165 | Street price: $250

Spend summer nights chilling in a comfy camping chair. The Nemo Stargaze Recliner features a swinging seat suspended on an aluminum frame. This chair falls somewhere between a recliner and a hammock, so your neck will have support as you gaze up at the stars. The new version sits slightly lower to the ground, so it’s easy to get in and out of, no matter your height.

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