Mustang Atlas 190 DLX Hammar
If you’re looking to upgrade your life jacket for the upcoming racing and cruising season, Mustang Survival’s new Atlas 190 DLX Hammar could be the ideal solution. Designed and built as a cutting-edge choice for offshore sailing, cruising, and boating, the Hammar is an award winning piece of life saving equipment that is right at home on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Engineered with ADAPT Technology it incorporates bladder contouring that provides strong turning performance without hindering self-rescue or when boarding rescue crafts. The vest also boasts an ergonomic design for all-day comfort and features an integrated sprayhood and SOLAS-approved water-activated light. A low-profile tether point allows users to attach to jack lines and lightweight anodized aluminum hardware provides durability and security.
Price: $332.99 » www.mustangsurvival.com
YETI Ranchero EDC Backpack
While YETI might be best known for their lines of coolers and cups, they recently launched into the backpack game with the Ranchero EDC (22L and 27L). Yes, the Ranchero is a Yeti product, but it traces its origins to Mystery Ranch—a Montana-based outdoor company that YETI acquired in 2024. What makes the Ranchero unique is its Y-shaped, RipZip opening that allows the user to easily access the inside of the pack from the top and front. Ample pocket space includes a laptop sleeve and a place to store clothes, shoes, and much more. Envisioned as a day pack for outdoor adventures or a commuter bag to use on your way to and from work, it is made of TuffSkin nylon that is water- and abrasion-resistant, and has an exterior stretch pocket for a water bottle. The pack is available in colors black, olive, or taupe.
Price: $225-$275 » www.yeti.com
Fore Runner Folding Rib
All tenders are not created equal, and in the case of the new Fore Runner inflatable folding rib, the aim was to create an all-out adventure machine, not a simple dinghy. The re-engineered fiberglass hull with pronounced strakes was designed to handle the rigors of open waters, and the double-welded seams and robust German Heytex material adds durability and UV resistance for longevity. All that, and the boat can be deflated and folded down in minutes for stowing on deck, in a lazarette, or in the trunk of a car. A large selection of accessories includes Railblaza mounts for use with rod holders, fillet tables, speargun racks, drink holders, and more. The Fore Runner comes in two sizes: The 290 (9-feet 6-inches) and the 340 (11-feet 3-inches). All boats come with a travel bag, accessory bag, oars, bench seats, pump, and repair kit.
Price: $4,050 and $4,750 » www.forerunnercraft.com

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