As self-proclaimed Stuff People (TM), we on the WIRED Gear team are obsessed with things—what do you need, how much should it cost, and where you should get it? As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold earlier this year, we watched in amazement as the rest of you became Stuff People too. You need to wear a mask at all times in public—where do you find one? Do air purifiers or fans help ward off infection? How about a humidifier?
In the course of our ceaseless searches, we’ve come across quite a few Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on stuff you just might need. Don’t see anything you like here? Don’t forget to check out our guides to the Best Air Purifiers, Best Face Masks or Everything You Need to Work From Home.
Note: We strike through items that sell out or are no longer at their deal price as of publishing. Discounts sometimes return, so check for yourself.
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WIRED’s Black Friday Coverage
- Absolute Best Black Friday Deals
- Deals Under $50
- TV and Soundbar Deals
- Laptop Deals
- Home Office Deals
- Phone and Tablet Deals
- Headphone and Audio Deals
- Home, Kitchen, and Parenting Deals
- Self-Care and Sex Toy Deals
- Fitness and Outdoors Deals
- Video Game Deals
- Mattress Deals
- Amazon Deals and Google Deals
Face Mask Deals
Society6 Mask
Photograph: Society6Read our guide to the Best Face Masks and Best Kids Face Masks for more picks.
Society6 Face Masks for $12 ($4 off)
WIRED’s Managing Digital Producer Kim Chua loves these face masks. (Here are more of our favorite masks.) They come in several eye-catching designs, and they’re not too expensive. They have an inner pocket so you can add disposable filters, and they’re machine washable.
Timbuk2 Reusable Face Mask 3-Pack for $20 ($10 off)
We like these masks so much that we included them in not only our Best Face Masks guide, but also our 2020 Wish List. Buy the size that fits, use the head tie to adjust the fit, and cut off the excess strap for comfort.
Baggu Fabric 3-Mask Set for $24 ($8 off)
We also like Baggu’s reusable masks, which were comfortable enough to sleep in when a WIRED staffer’s parent got Covid-19. There are fun designs here but they’re selling out fast. You’ll see the discount at checkout. Baggu is also having a 25 percent off sale sitewide through Cyber Monday.
Disposable Face Masks for $8 ($22 off)
This pack of face masks fell to the same price on Amazon Prime Day. Disposable face masks are not the most environmentally friendly option—we do recommend investing in some reusable masks—but these are lightweight and effective. They’re a good option if you’re prone to dreaded mascne.
Con.Struct Face Mask 6-Pack for $17 ($7 off)
We are genuinely shocked by how well-made and durable these masks are for the price. Right now, they’re less than $3 per mask, and the double-layered cotton (with a filter pocket) is thick enough to block light and, hopefully, any infectious respiratory particles.
Cleaning and Medical Device Deals
Don’t panic—you don’t need to frantically sterilize everything nearby as we did in the spring. Still, it can’t hurt to clean your hands and keep high-traffic areas wiped down. These may help.
Olika Hand Sanitizer Multipacks for $34 ($8 off)
Amazon (Click the Coupon Button)
Amazon will apply additional coupon savings at checkout. If you don’t want to make your own hand sanitizer and you’re tired of vodka-scented mass-produced sanitizer, this deal might be up your alley.
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer for $24 ($20 off)
This thermometer usually costs between $30 and $50. It uses an infrared beam to give a body temperature reading in just one second, so you won’t have to deal with probing under a sick kid’s tongue.
Kinsa QuickCare Smart Thermometer for $20 ($5 off)
Amazon (Click the Coupon Button)
Click the on-page coupon to get this deal. We don’t love that this product requires an app, but if you’re OK with pairing it to your phone and sharing your temperature data, the price is good. The app allows you to track your data over time, so you can see if your temperature is trending higher or lower.
Cleancult Home Cleaning Bundle for $80 ($57 off)
Cleancult makes some of our favorite sustainable cleaning products. The products are plant-based, smell fantastic, and much more eco-friendly compared to buying new plastic bottles every few months.
Mighty Patch Original Pimple Patches for $10 ($3 off)
Are you fighting a persistent case of mascne? Mighty Patches are the superior pimple patch (it shrinks whiteheads overnight), and during Black Friday all the options are 20 percent off. The Originals are best for most people, but there are large patches, an extra invisible option, and a variety pack.
Stay Home Deals
Don’t forget to check out our guides to the Best Robot Vacuums or How to Stay Calm.
Dyson Pure Hot+Cool HP04 for $449 ($200 off)
Best Buy, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond
There’s some evidence that improving air quality and circulation can help reduce your risk of infection. This air purifier has a small footprint, excellent purification performance, and doubles as a heater for when the temperatures drop.
Molekule Air Mini for $399 ($100 off)
Molekule uses patented PECO technology to destroy pollutants, rather than filtering them out like traditional air purifiers. It’s a little difficult for the layperson to know how much more effective PECO is than filtering. As measured by an air quality monitor, it seems to work just as well. Still, the Air Mini is stylish and has a small footprint.
Theragun Elite for $299 ($100 off)
This is not the safest time to book a massage. All Theragun devices are discounted right now. We liked all of them in our testing, but the Elite is our favorite. It’s the quietest, comes with five attachment heads, and uses 40 pounds of pressure to soothe sore muscles.
The Crave Vesper Vibrator Necklace for $52 ($28 off)
Crave’s wearable vibrator necklace works well and looks great. It made our list of the Best Sex Tech and Toys. We also like the Duet Pro—its customization settings don’t require sharing sensitive data with an app.
Gravity Blanket for $137 ($52 off)
Do you need to keep warm and do some self-soothing during these lonely, chilly months? Weighted blankets are a great way to do that, but one of our favorite brands has historically been expensive. Gravity Blanket is offering 30 percent off site-wide through Black Friday weekend.
Black Friday Retailer Pages
Here are some of the other major sales going on right now. Check out our Black Friday tips for more advice.
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