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Wirecutter’s 5 Most Popular Picks in October 2019

by Annam Swanson and Wirecutter Staff

These five awesome picks were the most-purchased Wirecutter recommendations in October.

Deals We Love

Price drops on products we already love

Thanksgiving prep starts now

Thanksgiving may fall late this year, but it’ll still be here before you know it. Time to preorder the turkey, finalize the guest list, and take stock of what you need, whether it’s a bigger roasting pan, a better apron, or just a lot more plates.

Electronics

Home & Garden

The Best Bed Pillows

The Best Bed Pillows

by Autumn Whitefield-Madrano and Jackie Reeve

Our favorite pillow for side- and back-sleepers is the supportive Nest Easy Breather. Stomach-sleepers should try the Sleep Number PlushComfort Ultimate.

Kitchen & Dining

Money

The Best Business Credit Cards

The Best Business Credit Cards

by Taylor Tepper

Our business credit card picks can help a small-business owner access an all-important line of credit, good customer service, and even rewards.

Travel

  • The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards

    The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards

    by Taylor Tepper

    Our travel rewards credit card picks reward big flyers, folks who can get big value out of an annual-fee card, and those who want rewards with no annual fee.

  • Traveling With Only a Carry-On

    Traveling With Only a Carry-On

    by Kit Dillon

    If there’s one thing our staff has learned working remotely all over the world, it’s “Don’t check a bag unless you have to.” Here’s how to avoid it.

  • How to Sleep Well (or at Least Better) While Traveling

    How to Sleep Well (or at Least Better) While Traveling

    by Christine Ryan

    Our sleep and travel editors recommend gear for coping with travel-induced insomnia, vetted through hours of testing and years of personal experience.

Office

The Best Business Credit Cards

The Best Business Credit Cards

by Taylor Tepper

Our business credit card picks can help a small-business owner access an all-important line of credit, good customer service, and even rewards.

Appliances

Health & Fitness

10 Gifts for the Skin-Care Obsessed

10 Gifts for the Skin-Care Obsessed

by Justin Krajeski

We spoke with experts from Goop and Men’s Health to find the best skin-care gifts for skin-thusiasts, from a 93-year-old cream to a rose-quartz face massager.

Baby & Kid

  • The Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    Many of the best gifts for 3-year-olds encourage role-play and make-believe—or help teach cooperative play.

  • The Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    The best gifts for 2-year-olds challenge their fine motor skills and let them bounce, scoot, and wiggle out their abundant energy.

  • The Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    The best gifts for 1-year-olds encourage open-ended play. And embrace the unwrapping as part of the joy of gift-giving.

Outdoors

The Best Ski Socks

The Best Ski Socks

by Colin Rosemont

We spent 40 hours researching and testing 12 pairs of ski socks, and chose the men’s and women’s Smartwool PhD Ski Light socks as the best for most people.

  • The Best Bike Basket

    The Best Bike Basket

    by Eve O'Neill

    After considering 15 baskets and testing four of them on our everyday errands, we recommend the Wald Multi-Fit Front Basket for most recreational cyclists.

  • Great Gear for Picnics and Grilling

    Great Gear for Picnics and Grilling

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We spent over 85 hours researching and testing—and selected our favorite tools and gadgets from past guides—to bring you the best gear for picnics and cookouts.

  • The Best Rain Boots for Men and Women

    The Best Rain Boots for Men and Women

    by Eve O'Neill

    We’ve found nine pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need.

Pets

Hobby & Crafts

The Best Record Player Setup for Beginners

The Best Record Player Setup for Beginners

by Adrienne Maxwell

Start your vinyl music journey here with our picks for turntable, receiver, speakers, and more.

  • Board Games We Love

    Board Games We Love

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Thousands of board games are released each year—we share some staff favorites that require more strategy, have deeper narratives, or are particularly beautiful.

  • The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

    The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We’ve researched and tested dozens of cases, controllers, stands, docks, and other accessories for the Nintendo Switch to separate the good ones from the junk.

  • The Best Ukulele for Beginners

    The Best Ukulele for Beginners

    by Brent Butterworth

    The Alvarez RU22C is the best ukulele for beginners because it has great sound and styling, and its concert-size body is good for kids and adults alike.

Gifts

  • The Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 3-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    Many of the best gifts for 3-year-olds encourage role-play and make-believe—or help teach cooperative play.

  • The Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 2-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    The best gifts for 2-year-olds challenge their fine motor skills and let them bounce, scoot, and wiggle out their abundant energy.

  • The Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    The Best Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

    by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff

    The best gifts for 1-year-olds encourage open-ended play. And embrace the unwrapping as part of the joy of gift-giving.