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GREAT FOR WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Maelstrom Travel Backpack
Now 48% Off
Credit: MaelstromA great travel gift for those who frequently venture on weekend trips, the Maelstrom backpack has had quite a grip on our readers. It went viral on TikTok for its impressive packing features. The bag has a main compartment with adjustable straps, two zippered pockets, a laptop sleeve and a shoe compartment — and that's just the highlights.
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ULTIMATE BUG REPELLER
Thermacell E55 Rechargable Mosquito Repeller
Now 25% Off
Credit: ThermacellDon't let mosquitoes wreak havoc on your summer. Our pros within the GH Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab have a clutch mosquito repellent pick to ward off bugs. It deploys an easy-to-use heat-generated repellant of up to 20 feet. In Lab tests, our experts appreciated that it didn't emit off-putting smells.
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for the grill aficionado
Mancola BBQ Net Tube-Rolling Grilling Basket
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We've got just the gadget for those who live by an outdoor grill during the summer. This Amazon's Choice grilling basket comes with three different-sized tubes, so you can better rotate summer vegetables or chicken kebabs. We appreciate that the basket is made of stainless steel wire mesh, which makes it easier to clean.
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GENIUS GADGET
Kinpthy Endoscope Camera with Light
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Amazon is a melting pot of all your favorite brands and unusual yet practical gadgets. For example, this best-selling endoscopic camera allows you to inspect hard-to-reach areas. Peer down drains, engines and behind appliances using its long, semi-rigid cample. Adjust the brightness level, then use the hook or magnetic attachment to retrieve lost items like car keys.
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AFFORDABLE SHAPEWEAR
SHAPERMINT Body Shaper Tummy Control Panty
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Wedding season is officially in full swing. And along with the perfect summer dress for guests, you may also be in the market for great shapewear. Luckily, Shapermint is named our best value pick for a reason. This tummy control piece has an under $25 price tag and an overwhelming 34,000+ Amazon reviews. Consumer testers found that the brand's shapewear was easy to take on and off, and so comfortable they forgot they were even wearing it!
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QUICK-DRYING TOWELS
Amazon Basics Quick-Dry Lightweight Bath Towel
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We've featured this Amazon Basics bath towel in many of our guides. The quick-drying towel set of two is a favorite among testers (who actually thought they were more expensive). Choose from four neutral colors and wrap yourself in the soft, absorbent fabric after a warm bath post-beach). Our pros also appreciated the brand's beach towels.
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FOR EASY GRILLING
Kona Best BBQ Grill Mat
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A grilling novice? This grill mat has a 4.4-star Amazon rating, with more than 21,000 reviews. The brand claims that this reusable mat is compatible with gas grills and charcoal grills and is non-stick for easy clean-up.
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SUMMER THROW BLANKET
Elegear Cooling Blanket
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If you like to curl up with a blanket year-round, let us introduce you to this cooling blanket. It features one side made from the brand's Arc-Chill cooling yarns and another side that is 100% cotton. According to one GH tester, "The thin, lightweight material had an instantly cool feel with a smooth, soft texture."
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MUST-HAVE BEACH HAT
MISSION Cooling Bucket Hat
Now 33% Off
Credit: MISSIONEveryone from beachgoers to even bird watchers can enjoy this bucket hat with a 4.5-star rating and more than 23,000 reviews on Amazon. It boasts UPF 50 sun protection and when wet can cool you off up to 30°, according to the brand. Multiple satisfied shoppers commented on how lightweight and breathable the hat was — even in hot Florida sun!
Shop Our Readers' Favorite Products from Month's Past
If you want to jump back in time and see what has been in Good Housekeeping readers' carts in previous months, those shopping guides are in one place for you to check out, below.

Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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