
outdoors

The Best Umbrellas to Help You Ride Out the Rain
Other Good Umbrellas to Consider There are a lot of umbrellas out there, and we’re always testing more. Here are a few others we like that didn’t quite make our list of top picks. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Blunt Classic UV for $119: Blunt’s umbrellas are, well, blunt. No pointy bits around the canopy to poke…

Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather
Merino wool is a super fiber. The best merino wool clothing somehow manages to be comfortable in 95-degree-Fahrenheit heat, and merino base layers keep you warm well below freezing. Unlike synthetic fibers derived from petroleum, merino wool is natural and renewable. Merino wool’s versatility means there’s a bewildering array of blends and options to choose…