ICEMULE Coolers

Boat fishing is fun in an entirely unique way. When it goes right (and for the harder-core anglers, even when it doesn’t go all that right), it’s a comfortable excursion into nature, generally surrounded by beautiful scenery. It can also be a relaxing way to unwind on the water, and when fish are biting, that relaxation is punctuated by the excitement of playing and landing fish. There’s nothing quite like it, and it’s even better shared with friends and family. However, it’s easy for experienced boat fisherman to forget that loving it isn’t automatic. Not only that, a bad first time on the water can turn someone off to boat fishing entirely. And that can prove incredibly disappointing when a best friend, or even a child, sour on an opportunity for fun and bonding they may have come to love. So the goal is to ensure that someone’s first time out serves as a way to learn and experience everything about the pastime (lifestyle) that’s so terrific. Be Prepared, Get Or...

Having—or accidentally forgetting—the appropriate gear and items needed for a rafting trip can make or break the experience. So review this list, make your own, and check it twice the next time you’re headed to the water for a day of rafting fun. A Cooler—That Floats Space is limited on a raft, and if you’re carpooling to your destination, it’s tight in your vehicle too. So instead of a bulky container cooler someone will have to put their legs on top of in the car, or that you’ll have to keep placing upright when it tips in the raft, opt for a durable cooler bag instead. Not only will a cooler bag be easier to fit in the car when you’re short on space, but a high-quality one will also have straps so you can carry it hands-free down to the water. For ice-cold beverages and extra room in your raft, consider finding a backpack cooler that floats when properly closed—even when it’s full of ice, food, and beverages. You might not want to tie it to your raft when ...