These Are 10 of Our Favorite Products of October 2022, as Chosen by Our Editors

From the new Apple Watch to fall hiking shoes, these are the best products we talked about this month.

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Whether you’ve already started shopping for the holidays or haven’t even made a list of what to buy, gifting season is on its way. And with the upcoming holidays, we’re being very intentional about our purchases for ourselves and for others. Instead of a cheap hiking boot that’s going to fall apart in a year, try one of the best hiking shoes you can buy. Paying for a gym membership that you never use? Bring the gym to you with this newly upgraded at-home workout machine. If you’re stressing over fall allergies, then we recommend this new air purifier from one of our favorite brands — the list goes on.

These are the best products our editors covered, tested and recommended in the month of October, from one of the best bongs you can buy to a great everyday work pant.

The Lululemon Studio Mirror (formerly known as just Mirror) is an all-encompassing home gym machine made to look like a regular full-length mirror. With it, you can book live and pre-recorded classes from the comfort of your own home and even take part in personal training. And the best part is you can save $700 on a package right now.

READ ABOUT THE BEST HOME GYM MACHINES

We put these old-school-inspired hiking boots to the test and they held up extremely well, even when pitted against well-known bootmakers. They’re comfortable enough for all-day wear and the tumbled leather will only get better with time.

READ ABOUT THE BEST BOOTS FOR MEN

It’s no secret that Coway air purifiers are some of the best you can buy. And the brand’s latest release, the Airmega 230, is not only effective but beautifully-designed. Perfect for medium- to large-sized room (or somewhere in between), this purifier has two filters, eliminating odors, trapping harmful gases and more in as little as 12.5 minutes.

READ OUR GUIDE TO COWAY AIR PURIFIERS

Choose from a wide variety of colors and get a stretchy, versatile dress pant that you can comfortably wear all day, whether sitting at your desk or commuting to work.

READ ABOUT THE BEST DRESS PANTS

Rad Power Bikes offers some of the most affordable e-bikes you can come by, and the RadRover 6 Plus Electric Fat Tire Bike can get you 45 miles or farther on one charge, has a 750w direct-drive motor and has larger tires for an even smoother ride.

READ ABOUT THE BEST E-BIKES YOU CAN BUY

ICYMI Apple’s had a lot of recent releases, from a new iPhone to the Apple Watch Ultra. The upgraded smart watch has a new action button on the left side that allows you to quickly start a programmed workout routine or turn on other watch features, like the stopwatch or flashlight. It’s got a bigger and brighter display, a more accurate GPS and lots of other unique features.

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE APPLE WATCH ULTRA

A classic bomber style with a fun puffer twist, this Patagonia jacket is warm, comfortable and super popular among Gear Patrol readers. Made with recycled synthetic insulation, it has deep pockets and a warm hood to protect you from the winter weather.

READ OUR REVIEW OF THE PATAGONIA NANO PUFF VS. DOWN SWEATER

If you’re looking for an upgrade, the Heir Waterpipe is the best option. It’s dishwasher safe, has an ergonomic mouthpiece and is made of high quality materials, like stainless steel, alumina ceramic and soda-lime glass. TLDR; it’s the Rolls Royce of bongs.

READ ABOUT THE BEST BONGS YOU CAN BUY

These hiking shoes are ultra durable — as they should be considering they’re made of a single piece of Kevlar. But with a wool liner and leather insole, they’re still comfortable, whether you’re hiking or trail running. And they’re often sold out, so better score a pair while you can.

READ ABOUT THE BEST HIKING SHOES TO BUY

Dyson’s been putting lasers in its vacuums lately, and we’re not mad about it. Easily one of the best stick vacuums you can buy, this one is super lightweight, easy to maneuver and that laser will take care of all the unseen dirt you’ve been living with.

READ ABOUT THE BEST CORDLESS STICK VACUUMS

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