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Rolling Stone Essentials: 10 of Our Editors’ Picks We Tried This Month
From slip-on sneakers to portable bonfires, here are the products that come tested (and highly-recommended) by our editors in the past month
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Hundreds of products come across our desks each month, but only a few can earn the Rolling Stone seal of approval. After extensive testing and real-life use, our RS Recommends editors have put together a few of our favorite products for August.
Whether you need set up a portable bonfire for your next beach hang, or want shoes that slip on hands-free (no, really), here’s what we bought and used that you should consider shopping this month.
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Solo Stove Bonfire 2
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Over at RS Recommends, we love a good summer campfire, and it’s never been easier to take those smoky, crackling vibes with you than with Solo Stove’s Bonfire 2.
The updated version of our old favorite has a new ash pan that makes cleanup super easy — simply dump and go. It’s lightweight enough to throw in the truck for your next camping trip, but also looks great on any patio. A true win-win.
Purchase: $259.99 at SoloStove.com
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Kizik Slip On Sneakers
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It shouldn’t be a pain to look stylish (clunky heels, I’m looking at you), and Kizik’s Slip-On Sneakers combine the best of form and function. You can put them on completely hands-free thanks to a external cage around the heel and crushes and springs right back up.
Not only do they solve a seemingly minor, yet still annoying, everyday problem, they’re the perfect example of an accessible design that can benefit everyone (they’re much beloved by those who struggle with fine motor skills).
Purchase: $99 on Amazon.com
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James Oro Sunglasses
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Worn by celebs everywhere (including Cardi B, Young Thug, Billie Eilish, and Gunna, to name a few) James Oro’s sunglasses are the designer frames that’ll help you feel as cool as you’ll look. Not only are they peak Y2K vibes, they’ve got a sturdy, high-quality build that’s unmatched.
We like that they’re just as suited for prescription lenses as they are as luxe, yet laidback, casual eyewear. With names like “Caviar” and “Silver Lust”, every pair is a statement pair.
Purchase: $99+ on JamesOro.com
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Tempo Move
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After months of testing, the Tempo Move fitness system still remains our go-to for streaming workout classes at home. It comes with storage for weights, and takes up about less space than a mini fridge.
An added bonus: Tempo can help keep your form during workouts thanks to their futuristic-lookig 3D Tempo Vision tracking.
Purchase: $495 at Tempo.fit
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Dame Desire Gummies
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Dame wants you to have a good time, all the time with their latest doctor-formulated daily supplements. Testing out the ‘Desire’ gummies, we found they gave a significant mood boost after continuous use and even a slight increase in energy.
While they’re mainly designed to increase sexual desire, the addition of adaptogens like Ashwagandha, and amino acids like L-theanine also make them a stress-busting cocktail.
Purchase: $32 on DameProducts.com
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Vans Slip-On Shoes
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The slip-on sneakers of the summer are classics for a reason. Rockers wear them, festival attendees wear them, heck, even your dad wears them.
Comfortable, versatile, and great for travel, they toe the line between casual and dressy style. If you want to go extra trendy, choose a white pair that’ll go great with any look. The best part? They’re only $60 bucks.
Purchase: $60 at Vans.com
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Pink Moon Over the Moon Duo
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Gua sha is a 4,000 year old holistic health massage technique that originates from China, but it’s often been co-opted as the latest ‘TikTok beauty trend’. AAPI-owned Pink Moon is celebrating their heritage by giving the gift of self-care with intention.
Their Over-the-Moon Duo includes an antioxidant-rich facial oil and a gua sha tool made from natural raw rose quartz. Not only is it amazing for calming puffy skin, using it makes you take a moment of calm out of your day to just be.Purchase: $80 at pinkmoon.co
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Patagonia Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag
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Patagonia’s Fitz Roy Down Sleeping Bag will keep you comfortable and warm during cold nights camping — especially in our tests while staying in a tent in the mountains of California.
Sure it’s warm, but trust us when we say you’re also going to want something that packs down small, and this sleeping bag is lightweight and easy to role up (and extra travel bag is included). They’re available in short, regular, long, and made using mostly recycled materials.
Purchase: $559 at Patagonia.com
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Batch & Bottle Cocktails
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Ever wanted to entertain your friends during a dinner party, but don’t want to get stuck by the bar cart whipping up individual drinks? Batch & Bottle Cocktails is the easiest way to trick your friends into thinking you’re secretly Tom Cruise in Bartender with their line of premium, pre-batched, ready-to-serve cocktails.
Not only are they delicious and convenient, each cocktail was thoughtfully-developed, from using Icelandic glacial vodka in their Cosmopolitan, to a Martini crafted by Henrick’s Master Distiller. Great for backyard gartherings or impressing dates, all imbibers have to do is chill, pour and garnish.
Purchase: $16.99 on Drizly.com
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Waffle Things Matte Lipstick
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Dame wants you to have a good time, all the time with their latest doctor-formulated daily supplements. Testing out the ‘Desire’ gummies, we found they gave a significant mood boost after continuous use and even a slight increase in energy.
While they’re mainly designed to increase sexual desire, the addition of adaptogens like Ashwagandha, and amino acids like L-theanine also make them a stress-busting cocktail.
Purchase: $32 on DameProducts.com
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