How to protect yourself against wildfire smoke

PLUS: An indoor gardening system safeguards your produce.

View in browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.18.26 Wildfire season is fully upon us—and with it, harmful smoke. The best policy during hazardous air quality warnings is to stay at home near a good air purifier.  We’ve made a wildfire smoke safety guide to help keep your lungs and your family safe as the air fills with health-damaging soot.  If you’re more worried about the fire than the smoke, check out WIRED's guide to emergency preparedness for tips on how to safeguard your home and plan a bug-out bag.  Plus, if you miss being able to eat lettuce due to the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak, you can grow organic lettuce yourself at home with an indoor smart garden system.  Molly Higgins Production Coordinator, WIRED Reviews All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. Face Masks Aren’t Enough. How to Prevent Health Damage from Wildfire Smoke As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.  READ MORE ➔   I Found the Best Air Purifier for Every Room in Your House Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.  READ MORE ➔   What Should Be in Your Bug-Out Bag, When the Disaster Comes? When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.  READ MORE ➔   Which Indoor Gardening System Is Worth the Price? I Tried Them All Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.  READ MORE ➔   The Best MagSafe and Qi2 Power Banks So You Never Have to Stop Scrolling Keep your iPhone or Android phone topped up with one of these WIRED-approved magnetic portable chargers.  READ MORE ➔   ADVERTISEMENT The Best New Camping Gear to Buy at REI I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.  READ MORE ➔   This Is the First Microwave I Actually Trust Enough to Walk Away From Panasonic’s Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.  READ MORE ➔   PAID PROMOTION DashPass gets you deals up to 25–50% off* *Discount varies by merchant. Eligible orders only. ADVERTISEMENT Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to receive it for free here. Plus, find all of our newsletters here. You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Gear newsletter from WIRED.   Manage Your Preferences  |  View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.