Wirecutter - Hit the road

Deal price: $10 | Street price: $20

Be prepared for anything when you hit the road. It’s important to have a basic first aid kit on hand. Our experts consider this kit a great choice for patching up minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. It also has a trauma pad and gauze to help handle more serious injuries. This kit isn’t waterproof, so we recommend you store it in a zip-lock bag to prevent any water damage.

Deal price: $43 | Street price: $60

A good pair of water shoes will keep your feet safe and comfortable. Our cushioned comfort pick is ultra-light, dries quickly, and transitions effortlessly from the river to the streets. They're a little more expensive than the other water socks we recommend, but their overall comfort and style make the LightRide a stand out pair.

Deal price: $420 | Street price: $500

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Whether you’re stocking up on emergency gear or camping off-grid, a portable power station will allow you to keep your devices and small appliances up and running when you need them. The Explorer 500 has fewer ports than our other picks, but still offers an AC outlet, three USB-A ports, a car power socket, and two 6 mm DC ports. It also sacrifices a little power, but easily makes up for it by offering the highest capacity per dollar of any model we tested. In our testing it ran a tabletop fan for 7 hours, compared to the 5 hours we got from comparable rivals.

Deal price: $59 | Street price: $70

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An indoor security camera allows you to keep tabs on the things that matter most at home. The Eufy Solo offers a good image quality, four options for video storage, and continuous recording. Plus, its smart assistant connection allows you to hook up to Alexa or Google Assistant for added integration into your smart home. Our testers noted it felt a little cheap out of the box, but it delivers sharp 2K images, and can detect motion, people, and pets.

Deal price: $30 | Street price: $35

Being on the road doesn’t always mean leaving the rest of your responsibilities behind. No matter where you are, a lap tray can provide a stable surface to work or eat from. We like the everyday versatility of the LapGear Rossie Lap Tray. We haven't tested this particular tray, but it's a similar design to our top pick (also a LapGear product), and comes with high customer reviews from a brand we trust. Plus, we like its raised edges to keep plates and laptops from sliding around and making a mess.

Making your own ice cream opens up a world of flavor and topping possibilities to experiment with at home. It also means you can have dessert for every meal.

If you have to play a bit of Jenga just to reach the milk, this guide’s for you. We draw on our experiences in professional kitchens to walk you through the best fridge-organizing tips.

A love letter to OXO, the housewares company known for deceptively simple and well-designed tools that have bettered the lives of innumerable Wirecutter readers.