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Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

By Janna Zittrer

If you’re planning on heading to a lake or beach this summer, you know your lounging time is a precious commodity. Preserve it by making sure you’ve got everything you need by your side. Here are our top picks:

Don’t let its compact size and cool pistol-grip form factor fool you; the fun-loving Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti CG10 camcorder captures both HD-quality video and 10-megapixel stills. Plus, it’s completely waterproof down to 10 feet – so you may, with all due respect, go jump in a lake.
$510 CAD, sanyo.ca

Oakley’s Jupiter sunglasses combine flashy 1980s throwback style with sci-fi materials – like the shatterproof and scratch-resistant Plutonite lenses with High Definition Optics – for people who take their sight seriously, but not themselves. And for those prone to eyewear abuse, the lightweight and pliable O Matter plastic is virtually indestructible.
$140–$170 CAD, oakley.ca

With the lowest toxicity levels on the market, Soléo Organics’ All Natural Sunscreen protects you against UVA and UVB rays without harm to yourself or the environment. The biodegradable lotion is not only free of chemical ingredients and synthetic preservatives, it’s also water-resistant and has an SPF of 30, so when it comes to tanning safely without compromise, you’re golden.
US$19.99 for 2.8 oz, soleousa.com

You don’t need to know the difference between port and starboard to appreciate the stylish appeal of Red Flag Design’s AUM Shoulder Tote. Each limited-edition bag is handcrafted from Alternative Use Materials (AUM) like recycled sailcloth, nylon and marine-grade rubber. Perfect for hauling around your boatload of essentials? Aye aye, captain.
$200–$220 CAD, redflagdesign.ca

When all you have on is a swimsuit, your accessories can go a long way, and in the case of the water-resistant LIP Mach-Chrono, that includes 160 feet below the surface. Designed to resemble a 1970s television, this stopwatch puts the “func” back in functional, with retro styling that’s sure to impress any fashion-savvy company you keep.
$595 CAD at Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com

Too often the one thing missing from an otherwise perfect dockside afternoon is the soundtrack. But no more; the battery-powered, waterproof Atlantic EGO Sound Case lets you play DJ with your iPod for more than 30 hours. And it’s buoyant, too, so you won’t miss a beat when you take it for a dip.
US$72, atlanticego.com

Avoid the hassle of having to trudge back and forth from the water for supplies with the Heys Pro Cooler. Large enough to fit a full day’s grazeables, it features 12 separately insulated compartments, meaning your warm Asiago dip won’t make that bottle of white any less crisp.
$50 CAD, heys.ca

Harness not one but two sources of clean energy in the palm of your hand with the Kinesis K3 Portable Wind/Solar Charger. One hour of sun and wind can power a cellphone for 30 minutes or an MP3 player for over 300. In short, pack this weatherproof green gadget, and you can stay dockside all day without running out of juice.
US$99.95, kinesisindustries.com

(When she’s not melting her plastic, Janna Zittrer works as a writer and editor in Montreal.)

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