Bucket list experiences in East Africa

My biggest gripe with the Trtl Pillow is that I can’t wear my over-ear noise-cancelling headphones while using it. Understandable, considering that my ear is pressed against the plastic ledge and couldn’t possibly accommodate a padded earcup, but annoying nonetheless. To block out plane noises while I nap, I use my Loop earplugs instead, which…

Canon’s EOS R10 and EOS R7 are solid APS-C cameras that make nice photos and videos. They’re light and relatively small, and if you think you’ll only ever want the kit lens and a cheap telephoto zoom to go with it, these cameras might serve your needs well. But at this writing, the Canon system…

Photo: Marki Williams Top pick Comfortable, adjustable, and carry-on capable, the Farpoint has everything we needed for a week, or even months, of travel. Comfortable, adjustable, and carry-on capable, the Fairview has everything we needed for a week, or even months, of travel. The Osprey Fairview 55 and the nearly identical Osprey Farpoint 55 have…

My dad is turning 76 this September, and he is truly the guy who has everything. I’d like to get him something special and unique this year. He finds a lot of joy playing his guitar and singing, is an avid traveler, and has a surprisingly advanced collection of skin-care products. Any ideas on what…

Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter OXO Good Grips Smooth Potato Masher — Top PickAmazon deal price: $11 ; street price: $15 What we like: Our top potato masher pick. Made the best rustic yet fluffy mashed potatoes. Cuts into potatoes and other foods faster and more easily than the competition. Dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Doesn’t…

Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Compared with a bait-casting or fly-fishing setup, a spinning setup is not only more forgiving but also more comfortable to use and usually easier to repair; it requires less finesse to cast, as well. If you’re a beginner, a spinning outfit is much easier to pick up than any other outfit, and…