Gear Hub: Stay Cool Under The Western Colorado Sun

There is nothing quite like the Colorado sunshine, warming our skin and the environment around us, and making our beautiful playground-like state even that much more enjoyable. Though many of us love long days in the sun, it is crucial to stay protected and aware of all that can come with high temps and sunny rays. Keep reading to learn more about three of our top picks for staying cool in the summer heat.

Coal Stillwater Packable Lifeguard Bucket Hat

Packable, lightweight, water resistant and so much more. Coal Headwear is out here making lives easier by creating this high-quality cap. Sun protection is important, but there’s nothing worse than carrying around a massive hat that takes up space — enter the Stillwater. This hat boasts a large brim but can be easily rolled up and stored in a backpack without permanently altering its shape, no more wearing hats on the plane or worrying about breaking and bending brims. Not only does this hat shade you from the sun, but it has UPF 50+ to truly keep you safe. It floats, it has a chin strap and it wants to come on your next sunny adventure!

Engel 65 Ice Box

While hanging out and catching rays, there is nothing better than enjoying a cold beverage throughout the day. Unfortunately, many coolers can’t hold up against the summer heat and our crisp bevies turn into lukewarm cans of bubbles — not exactly what you want. We’ve been loving the Engel 65 Ice Box Cooler, fully equipped with a full 2 inches of closed-cell foam insulation in the lid, on the sides and on the bottom, helping to retain cold and ice for up to 10 days. This cooler is available in a variety of fun colors to add some individuality to your camping set up.

Bote Board Inflatable Hangout Chair Classic

Bote Board is taking your favorite Adirondack-style chair and bringing it to the water! Feel completely weightless and fully supported with military-grade PVC skin, no sinking, no scratching the surface and only weighing in at 9 pounds while being able to support up to 300 pounds. Planning to float with a crew? No fear of separation here! With four reinforced d-rings, you can connect to your friends and float through the summer heat in full relief. Kickback, relax and let the Hangout Chair take care of the rest.