Category: Health & Safety

What’s the best quiet generator? If you are camping, RV’ing or just looking for backup power for your home, a quiet generator is a must. And your neighbors will thank you as well. We poured over field test data of 15 brands of generators, looking at decibel levels at 20 and 50 feet. Then we interviewed contractors to find the most reliable brands. Finally, we asked the readers of our parenting books who are camping enthusiasts for their favorites. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best reflective jacket? Over 6000 pedestrians and 900 cyclists are killed each year in traffic accidents. A big reason: failure of drivers to see a pedestrian or cyclist, especially at night or in poor weather conditions. Reflective jackets are a great way to boost your visibility and safety—whether you are a pedestrian or cyclist. We tried out several reflective jackets to find the best bets for most folks. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best generators for home use? Which is most reliable at generating power if the lights go out? To take camping? Or for a cabin that is off the grid? We asked three experts for their advice, gathering recommendations and solutions—from gas-powered models to newer battery solutions that can be charged with solar power. Then we asked our parent readers for their real-world experiences. Here are the solutions we liked best.

What’s the best alkaline water? To find out, we did a taste test with 7 popular brands. Which tasted best? Had no aftertaste? Here are the ones we recommend!

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What is the best headlamp? We tried out 8 different brands to find out. What was the best for running? Hunting? What about rechargeable headlamps? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best electrolyte powders and drinks that are effective at battling dehydration? How do they work? Electrolyte solutions help rebalance sugar and sodium in your system, which gets out of whack when you are dehydrated. That’s the science behind rehydration. We surveyed our readers to find the best electrolyte products to help rehydrate. Here are the winners.

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