Great gear and gadgets to turn up the heat on summer fun

My late great-grandmother said it every year: “Summer’s over after the Fourth of July!”

Sorry, Grammy, but you’re wrong. We’ve got so much summer ahead of us still, and plenty of time to savor the warmth before fall begins.

That’s why now is a great time to stock up on some products that will make the season even better. From well-designed coolers to amazing ways to hold your shades in place, consider adding these to your summer fun supply room as we cruise into August.

Next Level Cooler

The Kula 5 takes coolers to the next level, morphing a high quality bucket with a super-chill cooler. With five gallons of storage, this cooler is at once a cooler (holds plenty and keeps it super cold), a seat (it’s sturdy enough for just about anyone to set down on), bait holder, equipment storage spot and more.

It even includes an attached bottle opener and a magnetic top that holds your drink cup in place. Straps on to a paddle board or comes with you anywhere. And it’s good looking: a wide variety of color choices mean it can match your boat, board and aesthetic. (boteboard.com)

Have Griddle, Will Travel

Outdoor griddles are all the rage; it seems everyone is adding one to their back deck cooking options. Solo Stoves are everywhere as well. How about a little “chocolate-in-your-peanut butter”  product for that? With Solo Stove’s new Bonfire Cast Iron Griddle Top and Hub, you can griddle to your heart’s content in your back yard, at your camp spot, on the beach; wherever the mood hits.

The round griddle is designed specifically to sit atop the Bonfire Solo Stove. Heated by that easy-to-light, smokeless fire, the griddle is designed to heat evenly and quickly, the griddle isn’t light, but it’s easy to bring around to wherever you want. Sizzle steaks, brown flapjacks or – to really set the mood – show off your smash burger skills in the wild. solostove.com

Shades of Massachusetts

If you’ve yet to discover the wonders of Massachusetts’ born and raised Randolph USA Sunglasses (randolphusa.com)  now you have even more reason to add a pair of these shades – first choice of the American military for more than 50 years – to your collection.

Randolph has teamed up with Fall River’s Sounder Goods 9 (soundergoods.com) to create the one-two punch of superlative sunnies. Sounder’s leather glasses straps are good looking – made of vegetable-tanned leather, easy to use, trustworthy (to keep your Randolph’s secure on or off) and locally made. You can choose from dark brown, cognac or black; each goes well with all the many Randolph sunglass choices.

Embrace Your Swagger:

Summer has always been about turning up the volume on your wardrobe: bright colors and bold choices are the norm this season. To lean in to this vibe, check out Sunday Swagger (sundayswagger.com), the activewear retailer that offers countless ways to express yourself in vibrant, yet comfortable ways.

Sunday Swagger is a golf wear company, but their vibe works for anyone and any mood this summer. They offer themed jerseys and hats for men and women; adults and children. Easy to care for (pop them in the washer and dryer) and with a comfortable (read: forgiving) fit, they have just what you need for that golf tourney, pickleball showdown, backyard cookout or just plain telling the world to take notice: You’re fun, as well as totally Insta-worthy.

 

Sunday Swagger may be a golf wear company, but their vibe is summer fun for everyone. They offer themed jerseys and hats for men and women; adults and children. (Photo courtesy Summer Swagger)

 

Solo Stove’s new Bonfire Cast Iron Griddle Top and Hub lets you griddle in the back yard, at your camp spot, on the beach; wherever. (Photo amazon.com)

 

Massachusetts’ own Randolph USA Sunglasses has teamed up with Fall River’s Sounder Goods 9 for these snappy shades. (Photo courtesy Randolph USA)

 

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