Our top gear and gadget picks that will help keep you safe, your phone dry, and your electronics charged.
By
Jen Brett
Updated: August 29, 2016
Yeti Hopper Flip 12 $280 • www.yeti.com The Hopper Flip 12 is
a portable, soft-sided
cooler that’s perfect for
weekends aboard. The
leakproof, puncture-resistant
construction
will stand up to years
of abuse (and beach
parties), and the inch
of ColdCell insulation
should keep ice for days.Yeti
Wichard Proline $250 • www.wichardamerica.com Wichard’s new Proline
safety tethers feature
lightweight forged aluminum
and carbon-fiber
hooks and a quick and
simple latch operation
that won’t pinch your
hands. A lock and overload
indicator lets you
know that the tether is
latched and being used
correctly. Users can also
add additional webbing
bands and hooks to turn
a single tether into a
double.Wichard
Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact Case $80 • www.dogandbonecases.com With the seemingly endless
number of uses for
a smartphone aboard, it
needs to stay protected.
The new Wetsuit Impact
case will keep your
device
safe from water,
dirt and drops. This
slim case also has an
integrated, flexible glass
screen protector, and
rubberized edges help
you keep a firm grip on
your phone.Dog and Bone
Mantus Headlamp $85 • www.mantusanchors.com For checking the sails,
charts, or finding a
snack without waking
the crew, a headlamp is
a crucial piece of equipment
on a night watch.
This new headlamp from
Mantus features a rechargeable
battery, a red
light, and both a low- and
high-beam white light.
The unit is also water-resistant
to 10 meters.Mantus
Lander Cascade Powerbank $35 and up • www.lander.com If your phone or tablet
seems to run out of juice
at just the wrong time,
keep one of these battery
backups on hand. Available
in 2600, 5200 and
7800 mAh capacities, the
Cascade Powerbanks can
charge devices quickly,
and the compact size fits
anywhere.lander