Top summer picks for your next boat, beach or cabin escape

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Whether you’re lake life-ing it this summer, jumping on a last minute float plane to the cabin or shaking out beach blankets to settle in on the sand (with a crisp glass of rosé!) – here is some summer 2025 inspo to get your (boat) engines started.

Just ask yourself: who do you want in the boat?

Whale Flotilla Extra Large Outdoor Picnic Blanket

This high-end dupe comes in cute colour ways and is sand and waterproof.

$29.99 on Amazon

MEC Rumpl OG Puffy Blanket 1-Person

Meet the original Rumpl – the coolest, the warmest, the literal OG of puffy blankets.

$149.95 at MEC

Jefferson Clog Wanderfoam

The Vancouver-founded Native shoe company dominates the water shoe category with velvety soft slip-ons in iconic silhouettes. I heart this Jefferson clog version for easy-in, easy-out access.

$65 at Native

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ZIONOR Swim Goggles – $25.49

Sperry Men’s Authentic Original Boat Shoes – $120

RaxGo Freestanding Kayak Storage Rack – $269.99

Pack up the ponchos, throw ice in the Yeti cooler and get yourself to the beach, baby.

The Holden Muslin Surf Poncho

The Holden muslin surf poncho from B.C.’s Tofino Towel Company is unisex and reigns supreme for changing in public post-surf.

$120 at Tofino Towel Company

Baja Stripe Fouta Lightweight Turkish Poncho

I’m a sucker for a hip stripe, especially one that’s called Baja.

$95 at Slowtide

Miasun Sunshade

The chicest beach shade possible.

$189 at Fatboy

El Paso Designs Mexican Blanket

The beach blanket that needs no intro. Hecho en Mexico!

$31.54 on Amazon

You may also like:

OFF! FamilyCare Insect and Mosquito Repellent – $10.74

Holady Beach Bucket Sand Toy for Kids – $19.99

Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote – $94.04

Do you say cabin or cottage? Tom-eh-to, tom-ah-to.

HyzaPhix Lemon Squeezer

Fish-shaped lemon squeezer for the squeezy win.

$10.99 on Amazon

AWSUM Inflatable Dog Water Ramp

Where were these things in the 80’s? Perfect for pups who need easy and safe boat, shore or dock access.

$279.99 on Amazon

Sea-Doo Throwable Foam Cushion

It may seem like a bit of a beige hostess gift, but you’ll sure be glad for these babies when you need ‘em. Throwable foam cushions by Canadian brand Sea-Doo.

$24.99 at Sea-Doo

JOYIN Giant Inflatable Boat Pool Float

An inflatable speed boat floatie with a built-in cooler? Call me for the maiden voyage

$59.99 on Amazon

You may also like:

Red & Blue Reusable Cups – $33.59

Active Era Premium Air Mattress – $109.99

Giantex 10 Gallon 4-in-1 Cooler – $125.99