PADDLER 8
Isle 25-litre Gateway Cooler Backpack https :// islesurfandsup . com By Savanna Gude
SeeCap https :// seecapuk . com By Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
PADDLER 8
REVIEWS
Isle 25-litre Gateway Cooler Backpack https :// islesurfandsup . com By Savanna Gude
With the 25-litre Gateway Cooler Backpack , I experienced the perfect blend of style and functionality . I loved the grey and blue colouring . It was very versatile for adventures and practical for errands . It was also straightforward to put on like a rucksack , making it ideal for on-the-water adventures .
I found this backpack to be optimally sized for day trips . It gave me enough space to stuff it full of dry clothes or offer ample space for food , drinks , and , of course , snacks . With its rugged waterproof shell , it was waterproof and could withstand a heavy pour . ( This comes in handy when living in Scotland .) It also has an ISLE-LINK connect system . I thought this was pretty cool . It ’ s so you can attach it to their compatible SUP . I used the bag on an awful day in stormy conditions . I put all my dry kit in it , and at the end of it , I had dry clothes and my sandwich wasn ’ t crushed — success ! definitely say it ’ s perfect for those warmer days around the corner , for picnic adventures , or days out at the beach . Sun or shine ! Price : $ 125
Overall , this bag is perfect for taking food on adventures and walking around daily . It was super simple to adjust to fit better around the shoulders and the back , so it was comfy when carrying . I would
SeeCap https :// seecapuk . com By Sarah Thornely ( www . supjunkie . co . uk )
Sometimes , when you see a new piece of kit , you think , “ That is such a clever idea ; why hasn ’ t someone thought of that before !”
SeeCap is the brainchild of adventure lovers and married couple Mel and LuLu . They wanted to create something simple and unobtrusive to make you more visible if you get into trouble out hiking or on the water . In fact , you can use it for many sports , including swimming .
it on . I often get hot when paddling , and the first thing to come off is my beanie , which I usually throw on the front of the board – now I can pop it in its little pouch and attach it to the bungees on my board !
Mel and LuLu want to make this an affordable product to keep you safe – we wish them the very best of luck with this clever little product . In their words , “ One product , One Price , One Life !” For every SeeCap sold , £ 1 is donated to Above Water Charity who want to bring a greater understanding of water safety and drowning prevention techniques . Price : £ 19.99
The cap is a high visibility , reflective beanie , which is super soft and snuggly warm inside . It ’ s a one-sizefits-all cap , so you will be fine unless you are blessed with all the brains ! It comes in a perfect little pouch that you can clip almost anywhere , so there is little danger of your cap being misplaced . For such a tiny thing , the pouch is well made and robust , with a clip and the option of a small strap for your waist belt . It also has a secondary zip pocket for cash or sweeties ! The whole thing , from the cap to the pouch , is incredibly lightweight .
I ’ ve paddled and hiked in the SeeCap , and it ’ s been chucked in the washing machine to freshen it up . For me , things are always about the ‘ feel ’, and the cap is so comfortable to wear that you almost forget you have