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  • Five different dry bags that we tested to find the best, shown with a water bottle, flashlight, and sneakers.

    The Best Roll-Top Dry Bag

    by Nicole Gull McElroy

    After we tested 15 models on land and water, the durable and watertight Ortlieb Dry-Bag emerged as the standout winner.

  • A gray camping tent outside on top of a wooden platform.

    The Best Camping Tents

    by Claire Wilcox, Kit Dillon, and Kalee Thompson

    After sleeping in 51 tents, we think the Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 is the best for two people and Kelty’s Wireless 6 is best for most families.

  • One of the packing cube sets that we tested to find the best, filled with clothes and shown with a passport and sunglasses.

    The Best Packing Cubes

    by Kit Dillon

    After researching and traveling with packing cubes for more than six years, the Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set is what we keep in our luggage.

  • The Asus ProArt PA248CRV showing a vinyard desktop background.

    The Best 24-Inch Monitor

    by Dave Gershgorn

    If you’re looking for a secondary monitor to pair with a laptop, the 24-inch Asus ProArt PA248CRV is a great option that won’t hurt your wallet.

  • Two mirrorless cameras resting near each other along with their respective lens caps and SD cards.

    The Best Mirrorless Camera

    by Phil Ryan

    After testing dozens of cameras over the years, we can say that the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the best mirrorless camera for most people.

  • The 16 inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip sitting open on a white surface, showing a picture of hilly farmland as a background.

    The Best Laptops for Video and Photo Editing

    by Dave Gershgorn

    Photographers and video editors on the go need a powerful laptop with good battery life, and the 16-inch MacBook Pro is almost always the best tool for the job.

  • Several frames in different styles from our picks for best online framing services, all displayed above a fireplace.

    The Best Online Framing Services

    by Dorie Chevlen

    After testing eight online framing services, we think Framebridge offers the easiest way to frame your art and photos with the best results.

  • Our pick for best 4K Monitor, the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE, shown next to an Apple Magic Keyboard, a mug and some notepads.

    The Best 4K Monitors

    by Dave Gershgorn

    If you’re a video-editing pro or love to watch high-res movies, the best 4K monitor is the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE.

  • An Asus ProArt Display PA278CGV monitor sitting on a peach colored background.

    The Best 27-Inch Monitor

    by Dave Gershgorn

    For those who have the desk space, 27-inch monitors hit the sweet spot of screen size and resolution, and we have recommendations for almost every scenario.

  • Four ukuleles piled over each other in different direction.

    The Best Ukulele for Beginners

    by Brent Butterworth

    The Kala Satin Mahogany is our favorite starter uke for beginners. It sounds good, is easy to play, and comes in concert and soprano sizes.