7 cheap(ish) things for your fall foliage hike

No matter where you’re going or how you’re getting there, this expert-approved travel gear will ensure you arrive with your belongings (and sanity) intact.

Crowding around a bonfire on a chilly night is one of the best parts of autumn, but choking on all that smoke is definitely not. Enter: a smokeless fire pit.

Deal price: $34 | Street price: $40

A reliable rear rack is a must for anyone who carries heavy loads on their bike. The Topeak Explorer's flexible attachment arms and ample rear wheel clearance make it a great choice. During our tests, our rear bike rack pick offered the sturdiest taillight mount and was the easiest to install on a variety of bike models.

Deal price: $48 | Street price: $78

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The Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus can help with time-consuming or tiring kitchen tasks. Sturdy, affordable, and effective, our budget hand mixer pick offers a nice range of speeds and a myriad of attachments, including a thoughtfully-designed storage case that easily snaps on and off. This deal is available in the brushed chrome finish.

Deal price: $32 | Street price: $45

With clipped on-page coupon and code EFRE2WC18

Our budget wireless Bluetooth earbuds pick, the EarFun Free 2s, may lack the balanced sound quality of our top pick, but they compensate for their shortcomings with a bevy of impressive features. That includes a full suite of tap-based controls, clear-sounding microphones for phone calls, and a high water-resistance rating.