Matt Jancer
Writer and Reviewer
Matt Jancer is a staff writer for WIRED who focuses on reviewing outdoor gear. Previously, he spent a decade as a freelance writer covering automobiles, motorcycles, and lifestyle stories for magazines. Some of his longest gigs were at Car and Driver, Outside, Esquire, Playboy, and Popular Mechanics.
Trick Out Your Two-Wheeler With These 33 Bike Accessories
Whether your ride is an errand-runner or an escape from daily responsibilities, we’ve got the gear you need right here.
How to Stay Cool Without Air-Conditioning
Be the coolest person on your block with these tips on how to hydrate, what to wear, and ways to turn your home into a refuge from the heat.
The Mazda MX-30 Is Big on Charm but Short on Everything Else
The cute exterior hides an ultra-short range, poor infotainment system, and substandard driving experience.
Our Favorite Prime Day Mattress and Sleep Deals (Day 2)
Get your beauty rest with these sales on sheets, pillows, and snooze-enhancing tech.
10 Great Prime Day Camping Deals to Get Your Summer Going
Live out your wilderness fantasies in comfort with these deals on camp chairs, hammocks, and tents.
The 11 Best Prime Day Travel Deals
Stay entertained and sane during your next trip with these deals on travel adapters, noise-canceling earbuds, and more.
The Best Travel Mugs to Keep Drinks Cold or Hot
Whether you're sipping hot coffee in the morning or downing a cold one in the afternoon, these insulated mugs will do the trick.
The Best Webcams for Looking Brighter and Better
Zoom into peoples' offices and living rooms with the best version of your on-camera self.
The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners
You don’t need a lot, nor do you need to spend a ton. From harnesses to carabiners, here are our favorites.
11 Great Deals on Backyard, Beach, and Camp Gear
Ring in the start of summer with these outdoor discounts.
40 Father’s Day Gifts for the Dependable Dad in Your Life
Forget the tie and surprise Dad this year. From mechanical keyboards to electric scooters, we’ve got the best gifts right here.
21 Essential Tools You Should Have at Home
Many DIY tasks are within your capabilities, as long as you have the right gear and a go-getter attitude.
The Best Gear for Your Home Emergency Kit
Don’t get caught without the necessary equipment in an emergency. Prepare your home now with WIRED-tested water purification, camp stoves, and more.
The Best Budget Phone Plans to Ditch the Big Carriers
Don’t overpay for Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. It might make sense for you to go with one of these smaller providers instead.
Sea to Summit's Arlo TR1 Is a Fantastic Ultralight Tent
It's the company's first in this product category, and it's one of the best we've tested.
The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed
WIRED hauled everything and the kitchen sink in these wheeled suitcases and duffel bags. These are the ones we’d hit the road with.
Hiking 101: Everything You Need to Head for the Hills
From cooking breakfast on a camp stove to sleeping comfortably under the stars, here’s all the gear you need to embrace the great outdoors.
MSR’s Hubba Hubba NX Tent Is Solid, but I Hate the Zippers
Redesigned for 2022, this lightweight backpacking tent still feels a few years behind the competition.
14 Essentials You Need in a Car Emergency Kit
Whether you’re heading out for a road trip or just commuting around town, don’t leave home without the basics.
11 Travel Deals to Take You Anywhere You Want
Grab these deals on luggage, electronics, napping gear, and more on your way to your summer adventures.