Your Tick-Defense Kit for Spring Starts Here

Repellents, clothing, and yard fixes to know

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Welcome to the POP MECH Gear Guide, our newsletter highlighting products we’ve evaluated and handpicked for you. Our selections are backed by over 100 years of testing and powered by experience so you have everything you need to make it, do it, learn it, or master it.   — POP MECH Test Team The Tick Prevention Gear You Actually Need This Season Before your next hike or picnic, make sure you know how to protect your family and pets.   READ MORE The DeWalt Pressure Washer, Tested: Serious Cleaning Power It’s compact, with smart storage, easy handling, and just enough power to clean without doing damage. READ MORE The Best Jackery Power Stations for Backup and Outdoor Use These Jackery models are the best place to start for backup power at home or on the go. READ MORE This Old-School Weed Puller Still Gets the Job Done Get a weed-free yard without the aches and pains that make you want to avoid this chore in the first place. READ MORE The Best Cantilever Umbrellas for Shade That Actually Covers These offset umbrellas are highly adjustable for better coverage. READ MORE Why You Probably Don’t Need a Screen Protector Anymore Phone displays are much more durable than they used to be. READ MORE A Dethatching Rake That Brings Lawns Back to Life For a once-a-year chore, this gardening tool turns things around. READ MORE Need Assistance? Contact Us. Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779