Summer Survival Kit: 10 Essential Gadgets For Warm-Weather Fun

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Summer Survival Kit: 10 Essential Gadgets For Warm-Weather Fun
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From bonfires at the beach to al fresco barbecues, ice-cold drinks and barefoot walks in the sand, there’s a lot to love about summer… until unbearably high temperatures and uncomfortable humidity get in the way. While you run and hide from the heat, you might want to put together your summer survival kit – ours includes the essential gadgets to supplement AC and have us savouring summer, not just sweating it out.

By María Elisa Gómez Sosa

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For An Impromptu BBQ – If you’re short on garden space, you’ll want a conveniently small grill. And if you want to take that sizzling sound and burnt-coal smell anywhere you go, you’ll want the Cube portable barbecue, a lightweight, extra-compact grill perfect for any outdoor setting, whether it’s a garden party, a day at the beach or a weekend in the woods. And besides its ultra-sleek design, durable materials and easy-to-use (and clean) features, it includes a food storage tray and meal prep board, reducing your travel accoutrements to a minimum. That’s good cooking in one go. Just be sure to keep your favourite grill recipes handy.

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For Refreshing Al Fresco – Nothing can ruin patio season like boiling temperatures. Before heading indoors with your (now melted) icy drink, extend your al fresco lounging session with a refreshing mist of H2O. An outdoor misting system is everything you need as a summer party host to keep yourself and your guests cool, even during peak heat hours. You can go for an overhead garden-wide system for more open spaces and a bigger crowd, or a portable mist stand for some ‘me time’ by the pool or on the balcony – either will provide a feels-like temperature of 20 degrees cooler – and with the forecasted hotter-than-normal temperatures not letting up, we’ll take anything.

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For Happy Feet – Whether you’re taking walks on the beach, going hiking, strolling the city streets, lounging by the pool or just staying in under the full-blast AC, embrace summer in relaxation mode, starting from your feet. Massage therapy sandals provide a spa-like massage in the right pressure points for maximum comfort and relaxation, without suffocating your feet. You’ll find them in colourful yet timeless designs made with rubber or even jade stones to relieve tension, provide arch support, improve posture and enhance blood circulation with every step.

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For Healthy Eyes – Wearing sunscreen for outdoor activities is non-negotiable – you know that. But besides the harsh UV rays, the hotter months also expose the skin to air conditioning, chlorine and saltwater, calling for an extra dose of hydration, especially around the thinnest, most delicate area of the face: around the eyes. Tula’s Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm is a breath of fresh summer air in the form of an easy-to-apply stick with probiotics, caffeine and hyaluronic acid. And, made with cooling ingredients like watermelon, apple and blueberry, it leaves the skin looking natural and dewy, all while filling in fine lines. You’re safe to leave your favourite concealer home.

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For A Sweet Tooth – Leave the fun of chasing the ice cream truck to the little ones. You, fully grown adult, indulge in something better (and more age-appropriate): making your own fresh fruit sherbet for al fresco summer days, or a scrumptious chocolate sundae for at-home movie nights. This ice cream maker whips up anything from sorbets to fro-yo, gelato and even frozen cocktails in less than 20 minutes, and includes a warming cup for hot toppings, a drizzle dispenser for sprinkles, and a cone holder for an authentic scoop shop experience. Its elegant design is the whipped-cream-and-cherry on top, and let’s face it, the loss of counter space will be well worth it.

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For Cool Pets – The heat peaks of summer aren’t only uncomfortable for us humans. If your furry friend is tagging along on your outdoor excursions, include a portable cooling bed in your packing list. While you’re lying on a picnic blanket or lounging on a patio chair, they could be off the ground, too, in their own elevated cot with UV-resistant mesh that allows air to flow underneath to keep them cool and fresh, as well as protect them from uncomfortable muddy, hot or wet surfaces. And don’t worry, it stands up to any diligent chewing and scratching, too. And even if your pet doesn’t seem to mind soaring temperatures, they surely won’t mind the cosy lounging either.

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For The Digital Junkies – We’re all for taking a digital detox during summer break, but if your boss keeps pinging you, or you want to keep your social media fan base up to date, you’ll need your devices fully charged. Enter solar charging kits: your eco-friendly, hassle-free solution to staying connected while disconnecting. This solar power bank is extra-thin and lightweight, not to mention dust- and water-resistant, and provides safe and fast charging of up to four different devices. No more getting lost without battery on the hiking trails again.

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For A Comfy Night’s Sleep – Warm sleepers, we feel you – and we feel the tiredness that follows when you don’t get your eigh hours. Secure a good night’s sleep and avoid overheating with a cooling pillow that regulates your body temperature from the head to the shoulders throughout the night. Made with gel-infused shredded memory foam fill and microfiber, it can be adjusted to any height and sleeping position, and its luxurious texture helps, too. Finally, flipping your pillow to the cool side is a thing of the past.

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For The Anywhere-Lounger – The beauty of summer lies in impromptu al fresco plans – so be ready for the call of the great outdoors with a backpack sunbed lounger and a UV protection parasol that you can carry wherever the summer breeze may take you. The sunbed lounger is a 35-litre backpack that transforms into a beach chair with an integrated mattress, an adjustable headrest and a sun canopy, while the parasol has UPF 50+ protection and a double canopy for more ventilation, keeping you cooler under the sun. Consider yourself ultra-lightly, yet ultra-efficiently packed.

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For Your Hydration Goals – We know we need to drink at least eight glasses of water daily to maintain a healthy water intake, and even more in summer. Now, whether we actually manage to do it is a different story, so we’ll take all the help we can get. A smart water bottle is one of those things you didn’t know you needed, and this particular one keeps water cool for up to 24 hours, is odour-resistant and, most importantly, connects via Bluetooth to your phone and has an LED smart sensor with customisable glowing colours to remind you when it’s time to gulp. If it guarantees we’ll meet our hydration resolutions, it’s money well invested.

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