When Boating Industry reviewed KONG Coolers’ KONG 50, the only thing we thought the cooler could use to make it unstoppable was a set of wheels. Allow us to introduce the KONG Cruiser, a 50-quart roto-molded cooler made to tackle any terrain you throw at it, without the backbreaking task of carrying it. With a 40 12-ounce can and 30-pounds ...
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Tapplock one+ Smart Padlock
Sturdy, secure and easy to use, all certainly good things when it comes to a padlock. A simple press of the power button and place your finger on the sensor and you’re unlocked. What sets the one+ Smart Padlock from Tapplock apart from others is the ability to unlock with a preset user fingerprint, meaning there’s no need to keep ...
Read More »iLive Truly Wire-free Earbuds
We’ll be the first to admit, headphones (of any kind) weren’t the first thing to come to mind when it comes to products to go with the boating lifestyle. However, after putting more thought to it — and after testing the iLive Truly Wire-free Earbuds — we began to see more and more use. Sometimes you just don’t want to ...
Read More »Iosso Cooler Cleaner
Iosso’s Cooler Cleaner claims to both remove mildew, stains of all types and deodorize coolers, ice chests, thermos bottles and other plasticware, without harsh chemicals or chorine bleach, all while leaving no odor or residue behind. To begin, we tested the concentrated powder Cooler Cleaner on a brand new roto-molded cooler that still had a fairly strong new-plastic odor to ...
Read More »Iosso Water Repellent
From quick-changing seas to unexpected weather and everything in between, if you’re in the boating environment you and the things on your boat are eventually going to get wet. That’s where Iosso’s Water Repellent comes in. Able to protect just about any type of surface, the non-solvent and non-silicon water repellent offers great protection, without leaving any residue or making ...
Read More »KONG Coolers KONG 50
In a world full of roto-molded coolers, USA-made KONG Coolers from Elkhart Plastics is a relatively new player in the game. However, after putting the KONG 50 to the test, you’d think they’ve been making coolers forever. That might be because the company has been building heavy-duty equipment to withstand harsh conditions for quite some time. No details were left ...
Read More »Seattle Sports LocoDry DownUnder ZipDuff
Regardless of vessel size, from kayaks to 40-plus-foot boats and beyond, in the boating world there’s always a chance something is going to find some water that shouldn’t. A dry bag offers the perfect solution to keeping things safe and dry, especially when it comes to keeping electronics or safety items secure and out of the elements. The new LocoDry ...
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