Top summer picks for your next boat, beach or cabin escape
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Whether you're lake life-ing it this summer, jumping on a last minute float plane to the cabin or shaking out beach blankets to settle in on the sand (with a crisp glass of rosé!) – here is some summer 2025 inspo to get your (boat) engines started.
Boat 'n Tote
Just ask yourself: who do you want in the boat?
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Whale Flotilla Extra Large Outdoor Picnic Blanket
This high-end dupe comes in cute colour ways and is sand and waterproof. $29.99 on Amazon
MEC Rumpl OG Puffy Blanket 1-Person
Meet the original Rumpl – the coolest, the warmest, the literal OG of puffy blankets. $149.95 at MEC
Jefferson Clog Wanderfoam
The Vancouver-founded Native shoe company dominates the water shoe category with velvety soft slip-ons in iconic silhouettes. I heart this Jefferson clog version for easy-in, easy-out access. $65 at Native
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ZIONOR Swim Goggles – $25.49
Sperry Men's Authentic Original Boat Shoes – $120
RaxGo Freestanding Kayak Storage Rack – $269.99
Beach, Baby!
Pack up the ponchos, throw ice in the Yeti cooler and get yourself to the beach, baby.
The Holden Muslin Surf Poncho
The Holden muslin surf poncho from B.C.'s Tofino Towel Company is unisex and reigns supreme for changing in public post-surf. $120 at Tofino Towel Company
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El Paso Designs Mexican Blanket
The beach blanket that needs no intro. Hecho en Mexico! $31.54 on Amazon
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OFF! FamilyCare Insect and Mosquito Repellent – $10.74
Holady Beach Bucket Sand Toy for Kids – $19.99
Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote – $94.04
Cabin Fever
Do you say cabin or cottage? Tom-eh-to, tom-ah-to.
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AWSUM Inflatable Dog Water Ramp
Where were these things in the 80's? Perfect for pups who need easy and safe boat, shore or dock access. $279.99 on Amazon
Sea-Doo Throwable Foam Cushion
It may seem like a bit of a beige hostess gift, but you'll sure be glad for these babies when you need 'em. Throwable foam cushions by Canadian brand Sea-Doo. $24.99 at Sea-Doo
JOYIN Giant Inflatable Boat Pool Float
An inflatable speed boat floatie with a built-in cooler? Call me for the maiden voyage $59.99 on Amazon
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Red & Blue Reusable Cups – $33.59
Active Era Premium Air Mattress – $109.99
Giantex 10 Gallon 4-in-1 Cooler – $125.99
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