Gearing Up

By Naperville Magazine
Appears in the August 2025 issue.

Handy products for your next outdoor adventure

ALWAYS READY
Lucky Jack’s everyday carry survival cards fit in your wallet to prepare you for anything, from fishing to fixing. $20. luckyjackgear.com

SAFE DRINKING
Available in a variety of materials, sizes, and colors, LifeStraw’s Go Bottle filters out bacteria, parasites, microplastics, sand, and dirt. $44.95 and up. lifestraw.com

KEEP IT COOL
The soft-sided Igloo Trailmate 18-can cooler bag boasts a weather-resistant exterior and a MaxCold insulated interior to keep food and drinks cold for a day with little bulk so that it’s easy to tote. $86. igloocoolers.com

GOOD HAIR DAYS
Malibu C’s Swimmers Wellness Collection helps remove chlorine, copper, and other pool water nasties while gently cleansing and conditioning your locks. $39.98. malibuc.com

RUGGED AND FLOATABLE
Outdoor Tech’s Turtle Shell 4.0 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker allows you to charge a small device while jamming to your favorite tunes in the great outdoors. $69.95. outdoortechnology.com

COZY UP
Warm yet feather-light, the Noora North Puffy Down Camping Blanket features snap buttons and a drawstring for wearable warmth or a sleeping-bag alternative. The included stuff sack keeps it compact. $58.89. nooranorth.com

SUPER SIPPING
Ditch those single-use straws with Humangear’s reusable UnStraw, which splits apart for easy cleaning and fits most bottles, cans, cups, and jars. BPA free and PC free. $3.49. humangear.com

PROTECT YOUR PEEPERS
Made from durable TR90 material in a variety of colors, River nonslip sunglasses by VisoOne Eyewear offer 100 percent UV-A and UV-B protection. $14.99. visoone.com