8 Must Haves for Summer Travel 2017
Rose gold aviators, a quick-dry skort, a duffel that keeps wet waders away from clean clothes: eight picks worth packing this summer.
It doesn't matter if you are enjoying your local town picnic or are traveling across the US this summer. These items are essentials.
River Guide Tech Shirt
By Orvis
MSRP - $89.00
photo courtesy of - Orvis
This fishing shirt isn’t just any fishing shirt. It is that quick dry shirt you can wear anywhere. We are all about versatility and this comfortable, breathable yet UPF 30+ shirt is it. It’s that go-to that keeps you cool even when it’s really hot on the front of that flats boat.
Women’s Tech Fishing Skort
By Patagonia
MSRP - $59.00
photo courtesy of - Patagonia
The skort may just be the perfect invention. Who doesn’t love the look of a skirt on the boat with the freedom of shorts? This tech skort is perfect. Quick dry of course and made with spandex (go ahead, eat that donut for breakfast). Wear it longer or cinch up the sides and make it shorter. And those colors
Cook Rose Gold Sunglasses
By Costa Del Mar
MSRP - $239.00
photo courtesy of - Costa Del Mar
These aviators are so pretty you won’t want to take them off indoors. The rose gold color is subtle yet noticeable and the sleek design is so light it’s like protecting your eyes without wearing sunglasses at all. Polarized with their 580 lenses, you feel your eyes relax as soon as you put them on. They make great glasses to wear whether you’re in the boat or out.
Away From Home Shorts
By Patagonia
MSRP - $79.00
photo courtesy of - Patagonia
These shorts have just the right amount of pockets and are the perfect length. Not too long and not too short. We love them because they’re super comfortable, made with nylon and spandex, and weigh only 5 oz when you’re packing them in your suitcase! They also have a utility keeper in the right place for your hemostat. They’re also 50+ UPF!
Safe Passage Drop Bottom Duffel
By Orvis
MSRP - $229.00
photo courtesy of - Orvis
There’s nothing fun about returning from a fishing trip abroad and opening your suitcase with still-wet clothes now mixed with clean clothes. This bag solves that problem. It has two compartments so you can stow your wet and dry clothes separately. It’s vented so you can even store your wet waders. It’s even got a side pocket for your shoes. It’s like they read our minds!
Native Z2 Sandal
By FISHPOND & CHACO
MSRP - $110.
photo courtesy of - Fishpond USA
Did you know that Fishpond and Chaco had a baby? It’s called the Native Z2 and the strap is brown trout. Wrap around toe design that we love in our Chacos and $5.00 from each pair purchased goes to Western Rivers Conservancy. Win-Win!
Gone Fishing Straw Sunhat
By Orvis
MSRP - $96.00
photo courtesy of - Orvis
Nowadays it’s all about protecting your skin from the elements. Not only is this wide brim hat the perfect for the midday siesta or the local farmer’s market, it’s our everyday wear beach fishing in the salt. You know you want one.
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