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Katherine Gillespie

Writer, the Strategist
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Katherine Gillespie is a writer at the Strategist who covers travel and outdoor essentials, including gear for cycling, hiking, and enjoying time outside. She was previously an editor at Paper.

  1. outdoor leisure
    The 12 Very Best Outdoor HeatersWhether you’re stoop-sitting, RV-ing, or hosting an outdoor event.
  2. electronics
    The Best Phone Stand Is a Bendy Piece of FoamThe Flight Flap is designed for watching TV on planes, but it’s useful anywhere.
  3. sales
    Our Favorite Work Bag Is 40 Percent Off Right NowWe’ve been recommending this leather Madewell tote since 2018.
  4. i keep seeing this
    How Did This Tote Become the Baggu of Malibu?The fact it was created by a Coppola helps.
  5. don’t dillydally
    12 Things That’ll Definitely Sell Out: From Gohar World to Phoebe BridgersIncluding the next big thing in pistachio-flavored condiments.
  6. deal of the day
    LifeStraw’s Personal Water Filter Is Just $10 TodayPerfect for hiking, camping, or your at-home survival kit.
  7. sales
    36 Stocking Stuffers Under $15 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)Including the best white T-shirt, fancy condiments, and celebrity-approved incense.
  8. gifts
    The Best and Most Giftable New York City MerchFor the person who thinks it’s a helluva town.
  9. cyber monday 2023
    Lululemon’s Cyber Monday Event Ends Tonight, Here Are Our Top PicksIncluding the best women’s yoga pants and men’s gym shorts.
  10. black friday 2023
    Our Favorite Picks from Lululemon’s Black Friday EventIncluding our favorite women’s yoga pants and men’s gym shorts.
  11. sales
    Here’s an Excellent Sports Bra for $23Girlfriend Collective’s Topanga top is half off right now.
  12. pets
    The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, According to BirdersFrom status binoculars to field guides.
  13. gifts
    The Best Gifts for New Grandparents, According to GrandparentsIncluding keepsake books, picture frames, and other gifts to celebrate the milestone.
  14. sales
    Our Favorite Doughnut-Shaped Dog Bed Is 40 Percent Off TodayOne writer’s pup loves it so much that he’ll drag it from room to room.
  15. dust ups
    What’s So Controversial About Australian Sushi?Fast, cheap, and filled with tuna salad.
  16. gifts
    Couples Discuss the Gifts That Work WellFrom years of experience.
  17. luggage
    Everything You Need to Fly Personal-Item-OnlyNever fear the airport luggage-sizer again.
  18. hobby and craft
    The Best Gifts for Knitters, According to KnittersWhether they’re beginners or serious crafters.
  19. style
    The 17 Very Best Wool SocksWhether you’re out hiking, heading to the office, or lounging at home.
  20. bedding
    The Best Anti-Bedbug Mattress, Box-Spring, and Pillow CoversThe pest-control pros weigh in.
  21. don’t dillydally
    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Sofia Coppola to LeicaIncluding Our Place’s new pressure cooker and Tyler, the Creator tennis gear.
  22. sales
    The Best Travel Pillow Is 30 Percent Off for Prime DayIf you’ve yet to sleep through turbulence in a Trtl, now’s the time.
  23. dogs
    The 11 Very Best Dog TreatsAccording to veterinarians, dog trainers, and dog parents.
  24. sports
    The Best Men’s Tennis Clothing, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom preppy polos to ’90s-style Nike shorts.
  25. style
    The Best Women’s Tennis Clothes, According to Stylish Pros and PlayersFrom “It”-girl dresses to practical running shorts.
  26. decor
    The 45 Best Plants to Buy From Amazon’s (Continuously Growing) SelectionFrom fiddle-leaf figs to ponytail palms.
  27. toys
    The 11 Best Bikes for KidsWhether they’re learning to ride or shredding the trails.
  28. fitness and sports
    The 14 Very Best Swim GogglesNever get water in your eyes again.
  29. sales
    This Stress-Relieving Weighted Scarf Is 30 Percent Off Right NowIt can be heated up or frozen to ease neck and shoulder tension.
  30. outdoor leisure
    The 6 Best Bug Zappers, Repellers, and TrapsDon’t let mosquitoes ruin summer.
  31. outdoor leisure
    The 6 Very Best Wheeled CoolersBecause all that ice can get kind of heavy.
  32. outdoor leisure
    The 6 Very Best Beach Carts and WagonsFor carrying both towels and toddlers.
  33. travel
    I Believe This Australian Beach Shelter Is Poised to Take Over the RockawaysEvery second person in Sydney owns one.
  34. outdoor leisure
    The 12 Very Best Beach ChairsOur top pick will last you at least a decade.
  35. cleaning
    The 7 Very Best Ant KillersShow them you mean business.
  36. outdoor leisure
    The 10 Very Best CoolersIncluding one that keeps ice frozen for four days straight.
  37. prime day 2023
    Half-Off Suitcases and 28 Other Prime Day Travel DealsSave money on your luggage so you can fill it with souvenirs.
  38. kitchen
    I Am Going to Convince You to Buy a Thermos for Your Ice CreamThis pint cooler is a summertime essential for scoop snobs.
  39. sales
    Madewell’s Packable Straw Sunhat Is Just $14 Right NowBecause you’re still going to get sunburned in that baseball cap.
  40. outdoor leisure
    The 8 Best Beach Umbrellas and TentsYes, it’s possible to buy a beach umbrella that lasts.
  41. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Travel 100Thoughtfully chosen, obsessively vetted items for all kinds of trips.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Erin Wasson Can’t Live Without“If I don’t have a bathtub, I’m not a happy camper. I understand Cleopatra so deeply.”
  43. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads, According to Outdoorsy DadsFrom a classy pocketknife to a 30-can cooler.
  44. worth it
    The Daily Contacts That Taffy Brodesser-Akner Bought When She Made It“I’d think of a successful version of myself that took the contact out and just flicked it across the room, like Marie Antoinette.”
  45. worth it
    What 15 Famous People Bought Themselves When They Made ItFrom a $40 hardcover book to a $4,100 toilet.
  46. sales
    Here’s a Sturdy Inflatable Kayak for Just $83This could be your summer of paddling.
  47. sales
    The Mosquito-Repelling Orb That Saves My Outdoor Gatherings Is 30 Percent OffIt’s like a citronella candle that actually works.
  48. pets
    The Best Tick-Repellent Products for Humans and DogsOr how to protect yourself without tucking your pants into your socks.
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Jenny Lewis Can’t Live WithoutIncluding the mug she gifted Harry Styles when they toured together.
  50. sales
    This Cute and Colorful Baggu Cooler Is Just $35Be the envy of Prospect Park.
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