Eve O'Neill is a former senior staff writer reporting on travel and outdoors at Wirecutter. She can remember the titles on her childhood bookshelf that set her in this direction: Into Thin Air, On The Road, The Call of the Wild. She has always been drawn to ideas about how to relate to, and play in, the wilderness.

Latest articles

  • Our pick for best bike lock, the Kryptonite New-U Evolution Mini-7 With Double Loop Cable, shown installed on a bike.

    The Best Bike Lock

    by Duncan Niederlitz and Eve O'Neill

    We tested 35 bike locks, and the Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 is the most affordable lock that will most likely need a power tool to be defeated.

  • Six pairs of compression socks that we tested, in various colors and patterns.

    The Best Compression Socks

    by Jackie Reeve, Eve O'Neill, and Shannon Palus

    Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.

  • Numerous water bottles of different brands and styles.

    The 8 Best Water Bottles

    by Eve O'Neill and Sam Schild

    We’ve found eight different picks—water bottles suited for everyone from gym rats to frequent travelers.

  • The contents of a bike patch kit spread on a work table.

    Build a Bike Patch and Flat Kit

    by Eve O'Neill

    If you own a bike, you need a patch kit. After 96 hours of testing, here are our picks for the best levers, patches, hand pumps, and more for most bike owners.