Pelican i1015 Waterproof iPhone Case

The i1015 waterproof iPhone case from Pelican

I like to take my iPhone with me when out kayaking, sailing, or running around the harbor in our Boston Whaler. A cell phone doesn’t take the place of a VHF radio for marine emergencies, and I always bring my handheld VHF radio, too. But the…»
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Marine Emergency & Safety Whistles

The Acme 635 is a very loud whistle, although apparently not a SOLAS-approved whistle.

When we go out in one of our small boats, my husband’s “small boat toolkit” includes a tiny little plastic whistle that counts as the Coast Guard-required “noise making device.” So we typically don’t bring an air horn or any other type of horn…»
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Herm Sprenger Prong Collar

Libby Chasing Palm Frond

My large main dog, Libby, is about 85 pounds, and as strong as an ox. I’ve taken her to obedience school, but I clearly haven’t worked with her enough to distraction-proof her. She’ll walk on a loose leash very nicely when there are no…»
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High Sierra Impact Backpack

The Impact daypack from High Sierra is perfect for just walking around.

My husband and I recently went to the Peace River Arts Festival. It’s held in Laishley Park downtown, where dogs are welcome, so we brought both of our dogs. I realized I really needed a small daypack-style backpack that I can use instead of…»
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