Wirecutter’s 100 Most Popular Picks of June 2025

Given the intense heatwave sweeping the nation and the recent voluntary recall on a popular air conditioner, we shouldn’t be surprised that our readers were interested in the various ways to keep cool in June.

But our readers were also busy preparing to get out of town. Our staff travel experts shared their little travel luxuries. We consulted with flight attendants on how to pack for short trips. And we provided an expert-tested packing list for car camping. We also saw interest in sunscreen, red-light devices, lotions, and more to keep skin protected and pampered all summer long.

Continue reading to learn more, written by the Wirecutter Staff.

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
Escritor

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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer