Fall is nearly here—10 products to enjoy the season ahead
From a classic flannel to a fire pit for hosting guests
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Fall is nearly here! The humidity and blazing sun of summer will soon be replaced by cool, crisp autumn air. Whether you've already broken out your decorative pumpkins or you're holding onto summer until the last second, there are plenty of ways to gear up for the upcoming season. We're here to embrace the autumn start with you and give you a rundown on all the ways to enjoy it to the fullest, from drinking pumpkin spice lattes to going on a walk. Here are our top 10 products for the fall.
When is the first day of fall 2024?
The first day of astrological fall coincides with the autumnal equinox, wherein the length of day and night are equal and the sun is directly overhead at the equator. In the northern hemisphere, it will take place on Sunday, September 22.
When is the last day of fall 2024?
Fall ends at the beginning of winter, which is December 21 this year, making the last day of fall December 20.
Products you need for fall 2024
A fire pit
Our favorite fire pit is perfect for an autumnal bonfire.
With the days getting shorter and colder, now’s the perfect time to host a backyard get-together around a roaring fire. If you haven’t been using a fire pit over the summer, we recommend the best fire pit we’ve tested, the Tiki Patio Fire Pit. We love this fire pit because it’s smokeless, easy to start, and easy to clean.
This quality fire pit is big enough for autumn evening get-togethers.
Flannel
Keep warm while looking cool.
Flannel is a quintessential fall ‘fit, so if you want to dress your autumnal best, it's time to break out the plaid prints. Some of the best, most durable flannel we’ve tried is sold by Filson.
We love this flannel shirt for the quality of its materials.
Walking shoes
Get a great pair of walking shoes this fall.
Free of the frigid winter air and the sweltering heat of summer, fall is the perfect time to go on a hike or take a walk. New Balance is one of the best brands when it comes to comfortable walking shoes, so we recommend checking out their Fresh Foam X 860v13 for traipsing through the leaves this autumn.
These are some of the most comfortable walking shoes around.
An instant camera
Snap a pic of one of the most beautiful seasons.
Fall might just be the most beautiful season out there thanks to the beautiful colors of the changing leaves. A fun and engaging way to capture all the beautiful moments the season has to offer is to use an instant camera. One of the best instant cameras around is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 thanks to its ease of use, its low price point, and the size of its prints.
This instant camera is perfect for taking fall pictures.
A slow cooker
Make tasty meals easily with our favorite slow cooker.
Fall is also a great time to make and eat deliciously warm meals that taste all the better as the weather gets nippy. To make chili and other meals that don't take a lot of effort, we recommend using the best slow cooker we've tested, Cuisinart's 6-Quart 3-in-1 Cook Central Multicooker. We love this slow cooker because it keeps food at the perfect temperature, its handles stay cool to the touch, and it's easy to clean.
Our favorite slow cooker will cook your fall meals to perfection.
A rake and leaf blower
Multiple ways to clean up leaves.
As per the name of the season, the leaves will fall and you’ll have to rake them — hey, those piles of leaves don’t jump on themselves and you can’t exactly have a pile without raking, To make the chore, well, less of a chore, we recommend our favorite rake, the Truper Tru Tough 24-inch Leaf Rake. This rake is perfectly weighted for comfort and comes with a 25-year warranty.
Those leaves are no match for our favorite rake.
Looking for a more fun (and loud) way to take care of the leaves? Two words: leaf blower. The best we’ve tested is the Worx WG520 because it’s powerful and comfortable to carry.
Clean up leaves—with a twist.
A pie dish
This dish will help you make pumpkin pie in no time.
Pies are practically the staple dessert of fall. Whether you love apple or pumpkin, fall is the time to get your fix. To make a delicious pie of your own, you’ll want a pie dish. Luckily for you, we’ve tested many and found the best to be Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish which comes in several colors and withstands the rigors of the dishwasher and microwave.
This is our favorite pie dish, in part, because of its beautiful color options.
A decorative wreath
Show off your fall spirit with this wreath.
There are many ways to gussy up your house for the season. A decorative wreath will spruce up your front door and let everyone know how much you love the fall. This top-rated fall wreath on Amazon has more than 900 five-star reviews thanks to its thinness, large size, and beautiful design.
Show off your autumn spirit.
A mug
This mug is perfect for sipping warm drinks in the chilly air.
With the weather getting colder, it’s the perfect excuse to start drinking more delectably warm drinks. No matter what you’re craving, to keep it warm, you should use our favorite mug, the Yeti Rambler 14 oz. Mug which offers premium insulation. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe.
Sip some delicious drinks such as a pumpkin spice latte.
A streaming device
Your favorite streaming services all on one device.
With the weather getting colder, you can snuggle under a weighted blanket and watch your favorite shows using our favorite streaming device, the Roku Ultra. We love this streaming device thanks to its fast internet, state-of-the-art remote with convenient features such as voice control, and support for 4K and Dolby Vision.
All of your favorite shows in one great package.