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By: Joe Cardoso
Calling all travel lovers and people seeking some summer adventures. The frost is gone, spring flew by, and summer is looking us right in the face. The kids are soon to be out of school, looking for something to do and keep them busy. Having the right tools, especially the ones that make things easier, is a must. From keeping things secure to staying comfortable on the go, we are all always looking for the “next thing.” Lucky for you, we here at Team NBS Media have some really cool partners that offer some great products for the passport stamp lover in all of us. Throw these in the camper or bag and let the fun begin.
Get The Bag:
No one wants to drag a heavy bag across the airport, let alone from the car to the airport, so a good-wheeled bag comes in handy. This is something you don’t want to be cheap about. Get a bag that will last and take a good beating. When I think of a brand that is made for rough and tumble times YETI is the first that comes to mind. The Crossroads 73L/29″ bag is a winner. With its heavy-duty build, dividers, and side pockets for those extras you must have on the go. Checking in at $450, this is a steal, and you will love the packing cubes!
I have always been a sucker for a great backpack. Give me all the pockets and keep it lightweight, nothing like a day trip with friends, and you are able to stuff the must-haves in a great pack. Today the backpack market is full of all sorts of bags offering you everything under the sun, which can leave you confused or buying a backpack that sucks.
The SHRRADOO Extra Large 50L Travel Laptop Backpack has it all. From a lock on the pockets to places for cards and sunglasses. It might seem like it is too much, but I would say no, because you can have everything you would need for a day out. Even comes with a USB port to charge all the devices.
Let’s Go To The Beach:
One can not simply wake up and roll to the beach. Oh, no, you need a plan, and once you get there, most times, what you brought is all you have. No one wants to make a run to the store for anything! A few items are must-haves before you head out, that’s for sure. Let’s start with the star of the show the cooler.
Back with my people over at YETI, this is the perfect cooler for a day with the family or the fellas. Roadie-60 Wheeled Cooler is a beast. And should handle whatever you have planned, from drinks to snacks, since it comes with a dry goods basket. With the ability to hold up to 98 cans! That’s a whole lot of White Claws.
Now, if you want something small, like a day date on the sand, you want value in something small but able to handle a lot. The Hooper Flip 12 Soft Cooler is solid, able to hold a few cans as well as lunch. It is not super bulky, so as not to wear you down if you have a hike ahead of settling down.
Where will you sit? YETI comes through again with the Hondo Beach Chair. The chair is comfortable and is a must for any real beach chair, a drink holder. It is durable and made for a summer’s worth of memories.
Keep Those Vaubles Safe:
Everyone loves the outdoors until their cell phone gets wet or their cash is a ball of wet bills. Plus, I know a lot of us want to be “present” and “in the moment.” Well, if you are like me, you want to SHARE the moment on social. So, keeping your tech and valuables safe is a must, and I have a few must-haves to keep things dry and working.
This two-pack from Lamicall is clutch! It has a STRONG seal, can be used while in the bag, and is waterproof, so you can get those underwater pics and vids. Can be used with a ton of different phones as well. The pack is under $15, talk about a steal! Do yourself a favor and scoop it up.
My second choice is the Earth Pak Waterproof backpack, which comes in 3 sizes: 35L,55L, or 85L, and has some cool features. Equipped with pockets on both the inside and outside of the bag. A large splash-proof zipper on the outside for quick grab and go items, and a built-in zippered pocket, mesh compartment, & key ring on the inside. The 85L is only $77 and well worth the price. Our partners over at Amazon have it here.
A bonus is I LOVE a good hammock. Sleeping under the stars or grabbing a good nap. My personal favorite is the Kootek Camping Hammock. Can hold up to 500 lbs and comes in a ton of colors. You will thank me later.
All these products are found on either the brand site or Amazon. We are partners with YETI and Amazon, so any purchase you make, we get a small commission from it. Enjoy your summer touching grass and chasing adventures you won’t soon forget. Have some must-haves of your own? Let me know in the comments, and always BE SAFE!
