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New York Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
10 Travel-Ready Games for Adults (That Aren't a Pack of Playing Cards)
A card game of deception and intrigue, Coup plays quickly, packs up small enough to fit easily in most bags, and encourages you to betray your friends. Coup is a social-deduction, bluffing game that senior staff writer Elissa Sanci describes as a souped-up version of the card game Bullshit. She sticks it in her purse for beer garden hangs, after-dinner drinks, or trips with friends. 'Things can get delightfully out of hand when the game gets going, and I've really had to work on my poker face to get ahead.' It made our list of best beginner board games for adults, in part because it's easy to learn. 'My brain usually goes staticky when someone tries to explain the rules of any game,' Elissa said, 'but I found Coup easy to understand.' You can also teach it to others even after they've had a few beers, and it's nearly as fun with two players as it is with six. Players: two to six two to six Duration: 15 minutes In Anomia, each player gets a different category card ranging from 'Artificial Sweetener' to 'Rock Opera.' The challenge is that you have to pay attention as symbols are drawn, indicating a two-player face-off where you must name an example of something in the other person's category before they name something in yours. It's a surprisingly energetic game that keeps you on your toes and gives competitive players nervous sweats. One downside for public spaces or thin-walled hotels: It can get surprisingly loud as you desperately shout your answers. Players: three to six three to six Duration: 25 minutes Trying to signal what cards everyone else has in their hands is the main focus of this game where cards are all held backwards. The cooperative, communication-based memory game Hanabi involves the simple task of creating sets of cards — but you never see the hand you're dealt. The crux of the game is communicating, via a specific set of rules, to other team members about which cards they have. It's up to you to remember what you've learned. 'It's the horror of watching your friend pick the worst possible card and biting your tongue so you don't blurt out their mistake,' writes game expert and staff writer James Austin in our guide to the best card games. 'That despair is balanced by the sheer joy you feel when you give them a perfectly phrased hint.' Unlike with many other games, the two-player variant is legitimately satisfying. However, matching cards is based on color, so this probably isn't a good option for color-blind players. Players: two to five two to five Duration: 25 minutes Straight out of our guide to the best two-player games is The Fox in the Forest, a charming take on the classic trick-taking card game. It's easy to learn, but its unique scoring system requires strategy if you want to win. You can feasibly play Fox in the Forest on a tray table (as long as there's not a ton of turbulence). Though the game comes with scoring tokens, it's just as easy to score on paper or your phone, which means if you're really short on packing space, you can ditch the box and pack the deck in a rubber band. The game is pretty chill, but if you're extremely competitive and don't want to start fights with your one-and-only traveling companion, consider the cooperative The Fox in the Forest Duet, which is my favorite version, though it takes up a little more table space. (If you frequently travel in a duo, you might also consider the compact, two-player deck-building game Star Realms or the pocket edition of Hive, a chess-like tile-laying game.) Players: two two Duration: 25 minutes A unique and compact bluffing game where one player has no idea what they're drawing. Sadly, the old standby drawing game Pictionary comes in a very big box. Luckily, A Fake Artist Goes to New York fits in the palm of your hand, and all the drawing paper and markers you need are included in the tiny box. The gist of the game is this: Each player, save the Fake Artist, gets the same word. Then, all players draw a picture together that represents that word, with each player contributing a line one at a time. For the Fake Artist, the goal is to stay undetected. For the Real Artists, the goal is to prove to the other Real Artists that they know the word while being oblique enough that the Fake Artist won't catch on. At the end of a round, everyone votes on who they think the Fake Artist is, then the Fake Artist tries to guess the word that was being drawn. The game can be played with up to 10 people, so it's great for family reunions or friend group vacations. Bonus: Kids as young as 8 can probably play along with adults without killing the vibe. Players: five to 10 five to 10 Duration: 20 minutes Impatient word-game lovers will enjoy Bananagrams, which is basically speed Scrabble (without the math). It's a flexible game that can be played with as few as two players and as many as eight. Plus, it's simple to learn and fun for different generations to play at once. Samantha Schoech, a staff writer on the gifts team, takes it on all of her family vacations. We also recommend it in several of our gift guides, including our guide to the best host and hostess gifts. While all the letter tiles fit in a cute little portable banana bag, it is slightly heavier and larger than our other picks in this roundup. The game also requires a large surface area to play, but it's the kind of boardless, sprawling game that begs to be played on the floor and can adjust to awkward spaces. Players: two to eight players two to eight players Duration: 15 minutes A brain-burning cooperative game that can be played in just 15 minutes, with a deck that's slimmer than most wallets. Light packers rejoice: Sprawlopolis, an 18-card cooperative game, is smaller than a wallet, making it the most portable game on the list. The puzzle-like layout game requires a good amount of table space to 'build your city' (read: not for a tray table), but it requires almost no setup time and plays in just 15 minutes, so it's easy to whip out when you have just a little downtime. In our guide to the best card games, writer James describes it as 'a tightly designed—almost cruelly sharp—game that feels damn near impossible to win but remains a joy to bash your head against.' Another bonus: It's a rare gem that sacrifices nothing when you play it solo. (If you're a frequent solo traveler, you might also consider the portable logic-puzzle card game Food Chain Island.) Players: one to four one to four Duration: 15 minutes This series of escape-room-like cooperative games involves solving riddles and puzzles to get out of labs, tombs, and other scary places. The difficulty level depends on the game. Unfortunately, you can only play it once. Exit: The Game, which makes a series of escape-room-style games packed with riddles and puzzles, is surprisingly portable for the expansive, two-hour-ish duration. It's great for a rainy day or a fun night at the Airbnb. Since it's a cooperative game, it works well with a wide range of ages; you can feasibly play with grandparents and grandchildren at the same time, depending on the particular game's difficulty level. But it's also fun with just two adults and can even be played solo. I've played and enjoyed The Secret Lab, while our guide to the best games for families recommends The House of Riddles as a great starter if kids are joining in the fun. (Check the difficulty rating listed on the box before you choose!) One downside: it's a nonreplayable, one-and-done game. Players: one to six one to six Duration: one to two hours Even by card game standards, this game is remarkably small and portable. But the gameplay — which involves assembling the longest runs or largest set of cards you can — is surprisingly expansive. Scout has the highest praise of any in this list: Our board game expert James says he carries it in his backpack almost everywhere he goes. Scout revolves around a unique feature: being dealt a hand of cards you can't rearrange. It's the element James loves most. 'You're forced to choose between small, immediate plays that might have inconsequential payoffs and long-term strategies that depend on the right card coming along at the right time,' he writes in our guide to the best card games. 'It's a delicious tension.' Like many of Oink's games (the brand also makes A Fake Artist Goes to New York), Scout is extremely compact and can be played quickly. But it does have a knock against it: Instead of a scoring pad, the game has scoring tokens that are easy to lose. Players: three to five players (though there is a two-player variant) three to five players (though there is a two-player variant) Duration: 20 minutes Heads Up!, a downloadable party game (iOS, Android) created by Ellen DeGeneres, is one of my personal favorites — it has, more than once, made me laugh until I cried. The game involves putting your phone on your forehead, with the screen facing the group and displaying a digital card with a word or phrase. Players act or talk out what's on the card, and the goal is for you to guess the card on your head, collecting as many as possible in a single minute. It's ideal for groups, though you can feasibly play it with just two players, and many decks are compatible with different age groups (though there are adult- and kid-specific decks available). Plus, you don't even need a table for this one — just the space to be active and a little noisy. The base game costs $2 and comes with several decks, with more available for purchase. My favorite decks are from the Act It Out series, where you act out cards in a duo or group. Players: two or more two or more Duration: two minutes or more This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder. What I Cover I'm a writer on the discovery team covering travel products, along with related news, fun facts, and tips.
New York Times
28-04-2025
- New York Times
Yes, I Travel With a Portable Toilet Stool
Everybody poops—except for me when I'm traveling. It might make you giggle, but traveler's constipation is no joke. Most likely caused by disruptions to your body's regular routine and diet, vacation constipation is a common (and unfortunate) reality of jet-setting that many travelers experience. I know I do. Forgive me for oversharing, but when I travel, vacation constipation is a given — not an 'if' but a 'when.' Even one night away from home throws off my digestive equilibrium, and a multiday trip almost always means a multiday stomach ache. If you can relate to this particular traveler's woe, might I make a (somewhat odd and potentially invasive) suggestion? Consider traveling with a portable toilet stool. This lightweight, portable toilet stool folds down flat, and it's small enough to slip into a carry-on or personal item. Made of easy-to-clean, durable plastic, it comes in four colors and can hold up to 220 pounds. I get it. The notion of traveling with a toilet stool seems unrealistic and more than a bit extra, but please hear me out. In general, toilet stools can help alleviate a variety of pooping-related problems (including constipation), since squatting can help straighten the colon, resulting in a faster and more complete bowel movement. So if you use a toilet stool when you're on the throne in your own home, why not re-create your bathroom oasis when you're on the road? The Squatty Potty Oslo (back) is longer, taller, and deeper than the compact camping stool (front). Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter In my home, we're big fans of the toilet stool. We have three toilets in the house, and each one has a Squatty Potty Oslo Folding Bamboo Stool sitting in front of it. The Oslo, a top pick in our guide to toilet stools, is a gorgeous, sleek wooden stool. It's also the only stool Wirecutter recommends that folds down flat. But I wouldn't call it portable. Folding the Oslo takes considerable effort, and even once it's packed down, the stool is too heavy and bulky to take along on vacation. The Folding Portable Camping Hiking Stool, on the other hand, is the perfect travel companion. This $10 stool, made of thick polypropylene plastic, is small and lightweight enough to fit in either a carry-on or roomier personal item, such as a backpack. It weighs only half a pound, and when it's collapsed, it's flat and takes up roughly the same space as a filing folder. And a handy magnetic snap closure keeps the stool from gaping open when it's folded. The collapsed camping stool's longest edge is 14.4 inches long, roughly the same size as a folio organizer. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter It's the ideal size to slip into a carry-on or backpack. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter The collapsed camping stool's longest edge is 14.4 inches long, roughly the same size as a folio organizer. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Once you've settled into your hotel room or home rental, the camping stool is easy to set up. Just pull the handles apart, and then press down on the middle to snap the seat into place. The first few times you use the stool, it takes a little muscle to pop it open because the plastic is still stiff and new. But after using mine on a few trips, I've found unfolding it has gotten easier. Before I invested in a portable toilet stool, I used to flip over a hotel's bathroom trash can to rest my feet on while trying to relieve my vacation constipation. This worked only some of the time — the process would get more complicated a few days into the trip, once the trash can started to fill up. And I'd inevitably dent the bottom of the can, so it would wobble when it was set upright again. Now, I pop open my toilet stool before hopping on the toilet, and I leave it out for the duration of my trip so that my travel buddies can poop in peace too. At the end of every trip, I wipe down the plastic stool with a damp washcloth before stowing it back in my bag, and the hotel trash can remains unmarred. You're welcome, Holiday Inn Express! The easy-to-clean material also comes in handy if you find yourself needing to use the stool in not-so-sanitary-scenarios — like in an airplane bathroom on a long-haul flight or in a questionable gas-station bathroom during a road-trip pit stop. Setting up the stool (and collapsing it when you're done) takes less than 30 seconds. Video: Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter This little stool can also be used in plenty of situations outside of the bathroom. With a weight limit of 220 pounds, it can easily act as a seat or a step stool. I don't find it particularly comfortable to sit on — the seat is small, the hard edges dig into your bottom, and it lacks back support — but it could work in a pinch. And when this stool isn't being used as a stool, you could even use it as a tote, as the Amazon listing photos suggest, though I'm not sure how much the rigid plastic could realistically hold. I won't say that this portable toilet stool has magically solved my travel-specific stomach issues. Vacation constipation is still my biggest traveling gripe — but when nature does eventually call, I love that I'm able to prop my feet on this stool to ensure a more-enjoyable bathroom experience. Though it seems silly to pack your own toilet stool, I don't regret my purchase — especially since it's just $10. My traveling toilet stool has proved to be a game-changing vacation essential that allows me to bring the comforts of home along for the trip. This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder.
New York Times
18-04-2025
- General
- New York Times
I Can't Believe I'm Now a Person Who Loves Erasable Pens
Earlier this year, I sat down in front of my brand-new day planner, excited to fill its crisp pages with my daily to-dos, upcoming appointments, and vacation plans. But when it came time to put pen to paper, I couldn't bring myself to write. My Laurel Denise Mini Horizontal Weekly Planner, a top pick in Wirecutter's planner guide, was just too pretty, and I didn't want to ruin it with scratch-outs, misspelled words, and smudged ink. Instead of rummaging through my junk drawer to find a stubby pencil to use instead, I turned to Wirecutter's guide to the best pens to see what our experts had to say about erasable ink. Although the Pilot FriXion Clicker Erasable Retractable Gel Pen is not an official pick, it's listed as the best option for anyone who's too nervous to commit to writing in pen. I bought a pack almost immediately. After years of using the Uni-ball Jetstream RT, Wirecutter's top-pick pen, I've become a bit of a pen snob, so I didn't expect to like using the FriXion pen. But desperate times called for desperate measures. If writing with an inferior pen meant that I could use my planner without getting a mini anxiety attack every time my plans changed, it would have to do. But surprisingly, I've fallen head over heels in love with the Frixion erasable pen. Not only does it write beautifully, but it has also given me a type of freedom I've never known from a pen. It has helped me find more joy in writing, planning, and even making mistakes. If committing to writing in pen makes you nervous, consider this erasable pen. It's the best one we've tested, with quick-drying ink and an easy-to-hold body, and it erases more cleanly than the other erasable pens we tested, too. The erasable pens I remember using when I was in high school in the late 2000s were laughably bad. They required a lot of pressure to transfer ink to paper, and even then, the ink came out faded and patchy, a pale imitation of the ink that flows from a real pen. The Pilot FriXion pen is not like that at all. It writes effortlessly, its ink dark and defined. This pen doesn't glide across the page as silkily as the Uni-ball Jetstream, but when I compared writing samples from the Jetstream against samples from the FriXion pen, I couldn't tell the difference—that's how similar the proprietary erasable ink is to permanent ink, which sinks into a page. (I found that this result is specific to the 0.7 mm tip, though; I also tried the 0.5 mm version of the Frixion pen and didn't like the way the thinner tip made the ink look faint on the page.) The Uni-ball Jetstream (top) used to be my favorite pen, but the Pilot FriXion 0.7 mm (bottom) has usurped its throne. The FriXion pen's ink is just as dark and smooth as the Jetstream's ink, with the added benefit of being erasable. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter The pen feels great in my hand, and the lightweight body is easy for me to grip during long journaling sessions. Unlike a traditional retractable pen, which typically has a clicker on the top of the writing instrument, the FriXion pen's clicker is the sliding clip that's attached to the barrel. The clicker is satisfyingly responsive, though at times I do find myself pressing the eraser out of habit when I want to expose the pen's tip. The eraser is on the top of the pen, intuitively placed in the same spot you would find a pencil eraser. It's made of smooth rubber that glides over the paper, gently providing enough friction to erase the ink (more on that below) without catching or tearing the paper. Although you can occasionally still see the imprint of your writing, the ink erases quite cleanly, and for the most part it disappears without a trace. To more easily erase large swaths of writing, I bought a separate Pilot FriXion eraser to supplement the pen's eraser nub. I first tried using a PaperMate Pink Pearl eraser that I already had for big erasing jobs, but it left patches of ink and didn't work as well as Pilot's proprietary eraser. The FriXion pen's nubby eraser gently cleans away your writing without snagging or tearing the page. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Erasing ink—something that ought to be permanent—feels a bit like performing magic, but it's actually just science. The FriXion pen's proprietary thermosensitive ink reacts to extreme changes in temperature and turns invisible when exposed to heat. So when you rub an eraser over the ink, and the friction heats the ink to over 140 degrees Fahrenheit, it becomes invisible on the page and appears 'erased.' If your writing is ever accidentally exposed to high heat—for example, if you set a warm mug down on a page of handwritten erasable ink—you could risk losing your work. Don't worry, though: The ink reappears in temperatures under 14 degrees, so you can get it back by sticking it in the freezer for a few minutes. Naturally, I had to try out this magic—I mean science—for myself. After writing a little love note to my husband, I held a lighter up to the back of the page to heat it. The writing disappeared in an instant, and I gasped, delighted by this discovery. Using my erasable pen to send a silly secret message to my husband gave me the same thrill I feel when I'm reading a gripping spy novel. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Then, giddy with anticipation to deliver my secret message, I handed the blank page to my husband and instructed him to put it in the freezer. He, too, was delighted when we opened the freezer 10 minutes later to see that my words had reappeared seemingly out of nowhere. Even though I knew there was a scientific explanation for the reappearing ink, a small part of me couldn't help but think magic was real when I opened the freezer to find that the once-invisible message had rematerialized. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Though I'm not sure how often I'll use these pens to write secret messages, the fact that I'm able to make words disappear and then reappear tickles me to no end. It's the closest I'll get to fulfilling my fantasies of being the secret agent who uncovers a hidden message crucial to the plot in a spy movie. But the real magic of the Pilot FriXion pen is that it eases the worries of an anxious, indecisive overthinker like me. There's something liberating about writing with a pen that offers the fluidity of ink without the permanence of mistakes. My planner is no longer a battlefield of scratched-out regrets but a space where plans can shift, change, and evolve—just like life. Three months later, I still find myself reaching for the FriXion pen over any other. It's the only pen I want to use when writing in a brand-new notebook. It makes writing messages in greeting cards less daunting. It's the perfect crossword puzzle partner. And some folks have found that the pen makes a great sewing tool, since you can use it to mark up fabric and then easily wash that away. (However, you should never use an erasable pen to fill out official forms, tests, or checks.) The FriXion pen's grippy finger rest makes it easier to hold for longer writing sessions. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter FriXion erasable pens don't last as long as standard pens. Pilot says that this is because, in contrast to the permanent ink of ballpoint or rollerball pens, more erasable ink needs to be applied to the writing surface in order to appear. I've noticed that after about a month of consistent use, the FriXion pen starts to run dry. But unlike other ballpoint pens, FriXion pens are refillable. Ink refills are sold separately, and swapping out the ink is fast and easy. I like that I don't have to chuck the whole pen in the trash when it runs dry. Plus, Pilot offers a range of different FriXion refill colors and tip sizes, and all refills are interchangeable across the lineup, no matter which model you have. I've become so smitten with the idea of erasable ink that I even decided to buy packs of Pilot's FriXion erasable highlighters and Frixion markers, too. Whereas old erasable pens were weak, scratchy, and unreliable, the Pilot FriXion pen is bold, smooth, and actually erases cleanly. In proving that you don't have to sacrifice quality for convenience, it has made me completely rethink erasable pens. So many things in life are permanent, but with the FriXion erasable pen, at least your ink doesn't have to be. It's a small but satisfying reminder that not everything needs to be set in stone—sometimes, all you need is a little flexibility, the chance for a fresh start, and the right pen to make it happen. This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Megan Beauchamp. The Uni-ball Jetstream RT is the best pen for most people. It's affordable and quick to dry. And it writes smoothly and won't skip or bleed. A paper planner can keep you organized and on track with your goals, and we have six different recommendations that will suit any planning style. Crossword-solving elites don't use any old pencil to fill out a grid. Here's why the Pentel Twist-Erase III mechanical pencil is a go-to for scores of solvers. Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens are drying out more quickly than before, and we wanted to know why.
New York Times
15-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
These Are the Best Shoes Chefs Wear for Long Days in the Kitchen
After years of wearing Birkenstocks, Chef Byron Gomez switched to Cole Haan's ØriginalGrand Energy Twin Oxfords because they combine the comfort of a sneaker with the sleek look of a dress shoe. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter While clogs generally reign supreme in the kitchen, some chefs prefer more-structured shoes with closed backs. Chef Gomez, though a fan of the clog-style Birkenstocks, eventually switched over to the Cole Haan Men's ØriginalGrand Energy Twin Oxfords for a more-professional look. 'Having the open back was very comfortable,' he said. 'But at Bruto, I just want to make sure that I'm not slipping out of my shoes and ending up with my socks out in front of guests.' This sleek, non-slip shoe combines the comfort of a sneaker with the luxe look of a polished dress shoe. The ØriginalGrand Energy Twin Oxfords combine the cushiony comfort of a sneaker with the polished appearance of a dress shoe. 'I know a lot of people who work in hospitality who wear them,' he said. 'They have great cushioning, they look sleek, and if food falls on them, I can just wipe it off.' With their bouncy, cushiony insoles, the Oxfords are comfortable enough to wear for hours without leaving your back or feet aching, and the shoes' shock absorption helps to cut back on painful shin splints. They also have a non-slip sole that grips to even the greasiest floors, Gomez said. Chef Gomez keeps his retired Oxfords (left) in his locker at work, just in case. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Like the other high-quality shoes that professional chefs like to wear in the kitchen, these lace-up leather shoes are an investment worth making. They're made of easy-to-clean leather that doesn't feel stiff against the top of your foot, and they're durable enough to withstand various types of kitchen debris for years. At Bruto, Blundstone Chelsea Boots were a popular footwear choice. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter Blundstone Chelsea Boots are another popular choice in kitchens across Denver. They're favored by chefs for their durability and slip resistance. These durable, non-slip boots offer ample ankle support, and they protect feet from both icy winter weather and slick kitchen spills. In Denver, these pull-on leather boots are commonly worn in inclement weather. They have grippy soles that can also keep chefs from slipping on slick kitchen floors. Like other leather shoes preferred for kitchen work, Blundstones are easy to wipe clean, and they're durable enough to last our chefs upwards of five years. Several chefs working in Gomez's kitchen also wear Blundstones for the added ankle support the structured boot offers. A lot of chefs like to leave their kitchen shoes in their restaurant lockers, but Chef Lakin prefers to wear his shoes home. And he said this makes his Blundstones his go-to shoe on snowy winter days. 'They're comfortable, with great grip, but I swapped out the insole for even better support,' Lakin noted. 'The ones they came with only gave me about six hours of comfort.' The right shoes can make all the difference in a fast-paced kitchen, where long hours on your feet and slippery floors are part of the job. Whether you swear by Birkenstocks, trust the support of Danskos, or opt for another chef-approved clog, investing in high-quality footwear is an investment in comfort, safety, and longevity. As chefs like Martinez and Coen have learned, the right shoes don't just protect your feet—they can also improve your posture, reduce fatigue, and even boost confidence. If you're on your feet all day, take a cue from the pros, and invest in shoes that keep you comfortable, supported, and ready for anything. This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder.
New York Times
24-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
One Bed, Two Blankets: How My Husband and I Stopped Fighting Over the Covers at Night
My husband's side of the bed (left) and mine (right). He sleeps with a lightweight blanket while I prefer a heavy comforter. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter I admit that I've been a cover hog my entire life, but it's not (totally) my fault. I move a lot in my sleep—which I can't control—so I'd often swaddle myself in our shared blanket throughout the night, leaving my husband out in the cold. Getting the covers back was never easy, and on the nights I went to bed earlier than him, he'd have to wrestle them free, sometimes waking me in the process. The morning I woke up wrapped in our shared comforter, warm and cozy, only to see him shivering under a too-small throw blanket usually reserved for the couch, I felt like an absolute jerk and decided it was time to find a solution. That's when I finally suggested to my husband that we sleep with separate blankets. My husband happily welcomed this new arrangement. We agreed that if we didn't like the separation and wanted to be under the same blanket again, we'd simply switch back. But after just one night of sleeping the Scandinavian way, we knew we were on to something. 'The Scandinavian sleeping method allows you to create a sleep environment that works for you,' explains James Wilson, a sleep practitioner and educator based in the UK. This is especially helpful if you and your partner have different body temperatures, as my husband and I do. 'As sleepers, we're all different, so if we're trying to buy a comforter that suits everyone in the bed, we often end up with one person being too hot or too cold.' Sleeping Scandi-style solved our temperature differences literally overnight. With the freedom to personalize our respective sides of the bed with bedding that complemented our individual temperatures, we both immediately slept more comfortably. My husband, who runs hot, prefers to sleep in as little as possible, under a paper-thin blanket, while I'd rather wear a full sweatsuit with socks to bed and wrap myself, burrito-style, in a fluffy feather-down comforter. Before adopting the Scandi method, we'd always bicker over the bedding, eventually compromising with a blanket somewhere in the middle that neither of us actually liked. Now, we each sleep exactly how we want with the bedding we prefer. Creating a sleeping environment that's right for you in terms of comfort, support, and temperature is likely to improve the quality of your sleep, explains Wilson. It has certainly helped my husband and me sleep more soundly throughout the night, especially now that one of us isn't left out in the cold night after night.
