River Roundup: Must Haves On The Water This Summer

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As spring runoff gets rolling here in the mountains it means summer is just around the corner. Being landlocked from the ocean doesn’t have to stop you from living a beach life though. There are plenty of rivers and lakes to get your on-the-water fix, and here are the top four accessories you need for every water adventures.

 

unnamedRheos makes the perfect sunglass to take to the river. Their Sapelos Lifestyle model is not only polarized to fight off any glare, but are also made to float. So no need to need to secure your sunnies, if you do happen to drop them they won’t sink to the bottom. Not only are these ultralight frames stylish glasses, they are also packed with extra tech components- anti-scratch and shatterproof lens.

 

yetiI don’t every leave home without the Yeti Rambler Tumbler anymore. Its designed for piping hot or frosty cool beverages, and keeps them at whatever temperature they are meant to be. It is a durable, made of stainless steel, and though its 30 oz, the base is still made to fit in any cup holder. The “no sweat” design means no drips or need for a coaster. Double wall construction also ensures that what ever the temperature is on the outside you don’t have to worry about feeling it on your hand and no need for a koozie. Yeti certainly lives up to the claim that it keeps ice twice as long as a plastic water bottle. And best of all, when you get back howzfrom whatever dusty adventures you embark on in the the river or the mountain, you can throw the Rambler in the dishwasher and clean the dirt off before the next expedition.

 

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Ice Mule insulated dry bag cooler is the perfect accessory for pretty mush any activity. It packs all the crucial elements of a cooler into a flexible, sealed and light weight bag. When you are headed out on a boat or a SUP where space and weight are at a premium this is the ideal item to keep your beverages and snacks on ice.

 

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Like all Lifeproof products, their latest phone case, the Fre Power, is perfect for life in the mountains. Not only is the latest case waterproof, submersible to 6.5 feet, but in addition to protection it also provides power. The 2600 mAh battery pack that is built in delivers two additional full charges to an iPhone 6, allowing you to extend the adventure and never miss a photo.

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I am a photographer and journalist and have traveled all over the world, only to end up in a little place called Aspen. I work hard and play hard in the outdoors. I am a long time snowboarder (park, all mountain, and back country) and a new addition to skiing. I also Stand Up Paddle board mostly in the rivers (class I-III) but also in the ocean when I can escape the mountains. I also hike, rock climb, wakeboard, surf and do yoga and generally explore my backyard in the Rockies.