2024-Dec-13
Gifts for Peace of Mind: Safety Essentials for the Cottager
As the holiday season approaches, consider gifting the cottage enthusiast in your life something that will help keep them safe and secure. They’ll get a thoughtful gift, and you’ll get the gift of peace of mind.Here are some great gift ideas that focus on safety:
- Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) – These life-saving devices are Coast Guard-approved, comfortable to wear and provide excellent buoyancy in emergency situations.
- eFlares – In emergency situations, eFlares provide a safe and reliable way to signal for help.
- Lightweight Portable Battery Charger – Ensure devices stay charged when they’re needed the most and keep your loved ones powered up and connected.
- High Lumen Spotlight – These energy-efficient lights are perfect for nighttime activities.
- Monocular and Binoculars – Take a closer look at the world around you and enhance your outdoor experiences with monocular and binoculars. Perfect for birdwatching, hiking, or simply taking in the scenery, these optics provide a closer look at the world around you.
- Good Polaroid Sunglasses – Essential protection for their eyes when fishing, boating, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
- VHF Radio – This essential communication device allows your loved ones to stay in touch with other boats and coastal authorities in case of an emergency.
- GPS/Fish Finder – Help your boaters navigate the waters with confidence and find the best fishing spots.
- Telescoping Boat Hook – Excellent for picking up mooring buoys and floating ropes, and provides that extra bit of reach without taking up too much storage space.
- Waterproof Phone Case – Perfect for water sports enthusiasts, a waterproof case provides peace of mind and protection for their device.
- First Aid Kits – Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Keep your loved ones prepared with first aid kits for both the cottage and boat.
- Fire Blanket – An essential household emergency tool, to use, simply pull down on the release straps, unfold the blanket, and throw it over the fire to smother the flames. Smothering flames is a quick, no-mess way to tackle small fires, and is effective against grease and kitchen fires!
- Element E50 Fire Extinguisher – Bulky, short-lived, limited fire extinguishers are a thing of the past! The Element E50 Fire Extinguisher is up to 80% smaller than regular extinguisher, sprays for longer, puts out many kinds of fire, AND doesn’t expire or need servicing. Perfect for every home, business, and vehicle!
- Boating Courses – Your boater likely already has a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, but that is just as start, so consider gifting some advanced boating courses. CanBoat (formerly Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons) offers a number of advanced courses on topics like weather, navigation and marine radio or consider a virtual Cold Water Workshop from the Canadian Safe Boating Council.
Great gifts for them + peace of mind for you–PRICELESS!
Important Disclaimer: The list above is for informational purposed only. GBA does not endorse or guarantee the effectiveness of any products mentioned in this post.
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