The Best Carry-On Luggage, Extension Cord, And More

Our Favorite Custom Photo Card Service, and more, in this week's Wirecutter newsletter. [View this email in your browser] [The Best Carry-On Luggage] After three years testing [carry-on luggage], our overall favorite is the [Travelpro Platinum Magna 2]. When it comes to [smart luggage] we still think you’re better off [DIYing your own]. However, if you must have all of your [smart features built-in], we think that the [Raden A22] is your best choice. Next Week: Our Favorite Custom Photo Card Service [Simply to Impress] is the best photo greeting card service for the holidays, with many paper and trim options, easy-to-use templates, and elegant packaging. [The Best Extension Cords for Your Home and Garage] After reviewing National Electrical Code guidelines, talking with safety-testing experts, and [cutting apart nine cords to inspect their quality], we recommend the [50-ft Voltec Yellow Outdoor Extension Cord]. It’s the most durable cord we found and makes the strongest and smoothest connection to your gear. [The Best iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Cases] After [testing 32 cases] for the newest iPhones, we think that Silk’s thin, protective, and affordable Base Grip for [iPhone 7] and [iPhone 7 Plus] is the best for most people. [The Best Mirrorless Camera] After 30 hours of new research and testing, the [Fujifilm X-T2] is the [best mirrorless camera]—it tops its rivals in image quality and is built to last. [The Best Gaming Headset (for Most People)] After testing 12 new models, we still think the comfortable, affordable, great-sounding [Kingston HyperX Cloud] is the [best gaming headset] for most gamers. Updates & Other New Stuff * What popular smart-home devices can help give you peace of mind in a natural disaster? [A Wirecutter writer explains] what worked for her during Hurricane Matthew. * Finding a [TV without smart features] that doesn’t sacrifice image quality is hard, and we’d still recommend our pick for best TV, the [Vizio P65-C1]. * [Want a suitcase that weighs itself], tracks its location, and charges your phone? You can build your own [smart luggage] for less than off-the-shelf options. * [In this weekend’s edition of Inner Vision] learn how to turn roots, barks, and leaves into botanical bitters for a well-balanced cocktail, discover an old-timey trick for separating stuck drinking glasses, and watch how to make one of our favorite one-pot meals. * Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are some [great deals on solid pieces of gear]. Let's be friends... [Like us on Facebook ] [Follow us on Twitter] [Follow us on Pinterest] [Follow us on Instagram] [Subscribe to our YouTube Channel] Getting this email for the first time? Subscribe to receive it weekly [here]. Copyright © 2016 The Wirecutter, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for The Wirecutter mailing list. Wait, you don't remember? Our mailing address is: The Wirecutter 142 Henry Street, 1W New York, NY 10002 [Add us to your address book] [Unsubscribe from this list] | [Update subscription preferences]