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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bringing in a new generation of customer and getting them interested in being on the water calls for carrying products to get them in the door. We at Boating Industry often refer to them as boat toys. These can be anything from kayaks to stand-up paddle boards (SUP), floating mats to towable tubes and everything in between. During our last ...

For those looking to save space onboard, or get more use out of a single product, start with Shurhold. Shurhold’s telescoping handle comes in two sizes: six-foot and nine-foot. We tested the six-foot, which locks at four different lengths between 40-inches and 72-inches. The handle was easy to set to various lengths and felt strong to any bend or task ...

Boats are becoming more versatile to appeal to the whole family, but with that some boats may be lacking in the things you need as an angler. SeaSucker’s new Pro Series Rod Holder seeks to eliminate missing elements, by offering rod holders in more locations on your boat. The single rod holder comes attached to a 4.5-inch SeaSucker system, which ...

Similar to its Cooler Cleaner, Iosso’s Live Well Cleaner is environmentally-friendly and biodegradable, making it safe for use in live wells or spaces that contain food products such as coolers and refrigerators. For a live well application, the product couldn’t be easier to use; pour roughly half of the four-ounce tube into the live well and circulate the pump or ...

The new Hi-Fi Life Jacket from Perception takes safety and comfort to the max, without making things overcomplicated. The USCG/UL Type 3 Approved life jacket features a high-back design, making it a perfect fit for kayakers. The jacket also keeps the user plenty visible by featuring reflective piping and trim on all sides. Perception also kept things simple with two ...

Upon seeing a new bungee in the market it’s easy to think, “what’s so special about this one?” However, when it comes to construction material, variety of products and environment adaptability, The Better Bungee is shattering expectations. The Boating Industry editorial team had the opportunity to test four of The Better Bungee’s products: The Better Bungee Strap, Slotted Strap, Build-A-Bungee ...

Whether you find yourself dead in the water in need of a kick-start to your battery, requiring a little extra light, or want some extra juice in your phone — and even more beyond that — the 66.1 Jump Starter from Weego has you covered. Designed and engineered in the U.S., the 66.1 Jump Starter offers enough power to jump ...