[ SMART GADGETS AND STYLISH PRODUCTS THAT REALLY FLOAT OUR BOAT ]
G O ODS & GE A R BY RANDY WOODS
Blackout? Make out? The Wick lantern always shines For those who need extra (or even emergency) lighting during these longer autumnal evenings, Wick is the perfect atmospheric way to banish the darkness. Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, this 10-inch-high portable lantern from Seattle-based Graypants combines the ambiance of candlelight with the practicality of a flashlight. Just touch the plated-aluminum lamp for high, medium, and low modes to flood your cabin or galley with warm, golden LED light. The glow is cool to the touch and lasts for more than 7 hours on a single USB charge, providing plenty of time for any nighttime activity, romantic or otherwise. Available in brass or graphite colors, $149 // graypants.com 34
Water rolls off your back with the Kahana shirt If you love the water, you need a shirt that hates it: The Kahana hydrophobic shirt from Hawaii-based Bluesmiths. Made with a water-repellant fabric called NanoSphere, the Kahana is comfortable and breathable, but keeps moisture away from your skin, providing protection for those days when wind and sea-spray can chill you to the bone. When you don’t mind getting wet from activities like paddleboarding, windsurfing, or kayaking, the clothing dries quickly and stays dry longer than conventional shirts. Available in a wide assortment of colors and sizes, the Kahana is also well suited as a base layer for land-based fun in all types of weather, such as mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and snowboarding. $95 // bluesmiths.com
Be safe & stylish with XTRATUF/ Salmon Sister slip-ons Need a quick jaunt from boat to marina? You can slip on these stylish leather shoes, but you won’t slip sideways—their Chevron outsoles will hold tight on all kinds of slick decks and docks. This particular Sharkbyte style features an adorable pink-and-white octopus design by NWY’s favorite Alaska-based fishing entrepreneurs, the Salmon Sisters. Made of water-resistant nubuck leather, the lightweight, flexible, and durable shoes crafted in the XTRATUF tradition also come with removable cushioned insoles to provide added comfort for the long haul. $100 // xtratuf.com
