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Our Readers Cannot Stop Shopping These Popular Products in July
According to this month's trends, we're all craving summer travel essentials.
In the Readers' Faves edition of What's In My Cart, we reveal the top products our readers can't stop buying right now, selected from our editors' latest gift recs, trending new launches and the best products tested by Good Housekeeping Institute experts.
July is peak summer. Just picture backyard barbeques to poolside afternoons, with Fourth of July celebrations as the cherry on top. To help you prep, our editors waded through Good Housekeeping readers' favorites from the last 30 days to round up the most popular products of July — including a travel backpack that seems to rise to the top month after month! Readers are also diving into this season's fun with must-haves like grilling accessories and stylish bucket hats.
And with Amazon Prime Day and dozens of competitor sales this month, many of these top-selling products are under $50 (!). You'll even find tons of crossover hits with testing-backed product recommendations from our esteemed Good Housekeeping Institute pros. That includes the latest and greatest grill baskets, travel gear, bath towels and beyond. So, you can add these to your cart knowing you're shopping top-tier picks at a budget-friendly price.
A great travel gift for those who frequently venture on weekend trips, the Maelstrom backpack has had quite a grip on our readers. It went viral on TikTok for its impressive packing features. The bag has a main compartment with adjustable straps, two zippered pockets, a laptop sleeve and a shoe compartment — and that's just the highlights.
Don't let mosquitoes wreak havoc on your summer. Our pros within the GH Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab have a clutch mosquito repellent pick to ward off bugs. It deploys an easy-to-use heat-generated repellant of up to 20 feet. In Lab tests, our experts appreciated that it didn't emit off-putting smells.
We've got just the gadget for those who live by an outdoor grill during the summer. This Amazon's Choice grilling basket comes with three different-sized tubes, so you can better rotate summer vegetables or chicken kebabs. We appreciate that the basket is made of stainless steel wire mesh, which makes it easier to clean.
Amazon is a melting pot of all your favorite brands and unusual yet practical gadgets. For example, this best-selling endoscopic camera allows you to inspect hard-to-reach areas. Peer down drains, engines and behind appliances using its long, semi-rigid cample. Adjust the brightness level, then use the hook or magnetic attachment to retrieve lost items like car keys.
Wedding season is officially in full swing. And along with the perfect summer dress for guests, you may also be in the market for great shapewear. Luckily, Shapermint is named our best value pick for a reason. This tummy control piece has an under $25 price tag and an overwhelming 34,000+ Amazon reviews. Consumer testers found that the brand's shapewear was easy to take on and off, and so comfortable they forgot they were even wearing it!
We've featured this Amazon Basics bath towel in many of our guides. The quick-drying towel set of two is a favorite among testers (who actually thought they were more expensive). Choose from four neutral colors and wrap yourself in the soft, absorbent fabric after a warm bath post-beach). Our pros also appreciated the brand's beach towels.
A grilling novice? This grill mat has a 4.4-star Amazon rating, with more than 21,000 reviews. The brand claims that this reusable mat is compatible with gas grills and charcoal grills and is non-stick for easy clean-up.
If you like to curl up with a blanket year-round, let us introduce you to this cooling blanket. It features one side made from the brand's Arc-Chill cooling yarns and another side that is 100% cotton. According to one GH tester, "The thin, lightweight material had an instantly cool feel with a smooth, soft texture."
Everyone from beachgoers to even bird watchers can enjoy this bucket hat with a 4.5-star rating and more than 23,000 reviews on Amazon. It boasts UPF 50 sun protection and when wet can cool you off up to 30°, according to the brand. Multiple satisfied shoppers commented on how lightweight and breathable the hat was — even in hot Florida sun!
Shop Our Readers' Favorite Products from Month's Past
If you want to jump back in time and see what has been in Good Housekeeping readers' carts in previous months, those shopping guides are in one place for you to check out, below.
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