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Promising review: "This float is THE BEST! A big hit at the pool. It’s very large, so if you have a small pool, it may not work, but it’s a party favorite. Easy to inflate and deflate as needed. If you’re looking for a fun pool party float that’s bound to be the hit of the party, this is it!" —slsmith

The kit comes with the giant bubble wand, two pouches of bubble concentrate, and a booklet to help you become a skilled bubble creator! It's my family's #1 favorite summer activity. It's easy enough for our toddler to make giant bubbles with a little help. She loves chasing them, and it always brings a big crowd of kids over to play!

Promising review: "Love this!! Easy for kids to use — my six-year-old son figured it out pretty quickly — and fun for adults as well (my husband and I might have played with it as much as our son did...) Makes amazing bubbles. The bubble mix it comes with is fantastic." —Thomas Durant

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in seven styles).

You'll get stainless steel knives, forks, spoons, dinner plates, cotton napkins, and wineglasses for four people. It also includes a cheese knife, bottle opener, salt + pepper shaker, plastic hopping board, and water-resistant blanket. 

Promising review: "I got the two-person, which has ample room for food and beverages. The blanket is surprisingly soft and has a soft plastic side for waterproofing. Great little pockets so you don't lose your keys or phone. I got the brown one. It is very elegant looking. I showed my aunt and bought three more, one for her, her daughter, her husband, and her son and wife. Great for all kinds of uses. Definitely would buy again." —Margaret

Get it from Amazon for $56.99+ (available in 2- and 4-person sizes and five colors).

This set includes eight bocce balls (two red, two blue, two green, two yellow), 1 pallino, one measuring rope, and a carrying bag. 

Promising review: "As my first and only bocce ball set, I am impressed with the durability and ease of storing the set. We kept the box to go inside the storage bag because it keeps it firm and sturdy. My son has dropped these balls on concrete, and I haven’t ever noticed any damage! We have played a lot this summer, and love them!" —Chad J. 

Sarah Bak Pottery is a woman-owned small business based in Seattle that makes contemporary pottery with a vintage twist.

Promising review: "These ceramic vegetable stakes are amazingly great, great craftsmanship! Make my garden pop!" —Jane

Get a pack of six from Sarah Bak Pottery for $69.

Promising review: "I brought this with me on a camping trip in the Colorado mountains. Once the hummingbirds discovered the feeder, they were around it constantly. After one day, they would come to the single-ring feeder held in our hands. It was so fun getting to see the hummingbirds up close." —Debbie B.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in eight colors and in sets).

Promising review: "I purchased the double hammock for myself because I'm a bigger guy. I was always seeing people in these, and I really wanted to get one for myself. It is very strong, durable, easy to set up, and super comfortable. I found it very easy to get into and get out of! It seems to stay nice and cool while lying inside, too, which is a GREAT feeling while the wind is blowing." —Brandon Wright

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes and 10 colors).

According to the shop, "Many species of wasp are territorial and won't build their nests near another colony. These are meant to fool the wasps into thinking that another colony got there before them." 

Granny Geek's is a Georgia-based Etsy shop owned by Theresa, selling helpful 3D-printed tools. 

Promising review: "Perfect! Durable and unique item! We wanted to avoid mass-produced decoys, which are unsightly and flimsy. Instructions and helpful tips were provided both digitally and with physical items. Especially appreciate the eco-friendly, low-plastic packaging!" —Gina Harlow

Get it from Granny Geek's for $7.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I threw these in my bag last minute for a trip to a resort in Cancun, and we absolutely loved them! They take up no room, and I easily fit two pillows in my carry-on bag to have for the beach. Made the beach chairs so much more relaxing by being able to be comfortable. They blew up so easily. It just took four big breaths for each pillow. Loved that I could either use the straps or sand to hold them in place. I also liked the idea of traveling with them in my carry-on in case we had a delayed flight, and I had enough time for an airport nap. I'll be bringing these on all future vacations." —Nikki Miller

Get it from Amazon for $36.95 (available in 16 colors).

4Doggo is a British small business that sells just one thing: a hot dog leash! 

Promising review: "This is the cutest leash ever. I took my dog to the vet, and they all had to take a picture of her with the leash. It was a hit. 🌭" —juliemanary1

You can find a handful of wacky and wonderful things in this Toronto, Canada-based small biz.

Promising review: "This is so fun. It's a great gift for anyone who likes to BBQ!!" —Emma Paynter

Get it from Tom's Ridickulous Things for $36.26 (available in four styles).

Promising review: "I've only gotten to take this backpack out on a few trips, but I've come to really love it! At first, the fit was a little bit tricky, but once I figured it out, it's worked quite well! I really enjoy the roll-top closure system as well, and REALLY enjoy not having to fidget with a pack brain anymore. I've only used it in wet environments, so the mesh on the front has come to be really useful for drying my socks out when the dew attacks! It's super lightweight, but you already knew that. It's quickly become my favorite pack. When I do a thru-hike, I'll definitely be reaching for my Windrider!" —Pierce K.

Get the 55L model from Hyperlite Mountain Gear for $395+ (available in four lengths, three volumes, and two colors).

Promising review: "The Insta 360 is small and compact and works well with the app. It’s intuitive and easy to handle, not bulky or heavy. Perfect size and takes all movement out of videos while walking or moving. Love this item." —Thomas

Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in four styles). 

BTW, this small business is located in LA! They have caps and beanies for pop culture fans, couples, animal lovers, and more.

Promising review: "I love this hilarious hat. It's great quality and it was shipped out quickly. I would definitely shop again! :)" —kellyota

Get it on sale from Brain Dazed on Etsy for $12.79+ (originally $15.99; available in eight hat and text colors).

FYI, if you’re making s’mores (or any food), don’t throw these on until *after* you’re done cooking with the fire.

Promising review: "Love these, have purchased a few times and will now buy the 50-pack because they really add a ton of fun to my bonfires. Depending on how much your fire is raging, they will last 30-60 minutes. I use two or three packets at a time. Highly recommend." —JAO

Promising review: "I use these for hiking, exploration, and just overall when I am camping or walking around somewhere and want to see things far away. I really think the compact size and the quality of the image are unparalleled. Definitely worth the price for me." —Kyle Giffin

Get them from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in three styles).

This family-run small business makes engraved gifts and favors (we're talkin' knives, ornaments, travel goods, and more!). They're located in Everett, Pennsylvania.

Promising review: "I just love these tees! I’ve purchased a few, both for my son's grandfather and my husband, and they always impress. Not only do they ship quickly but they also come in handsome packaging. It’s a great, easy gift for golf lovers." —Michelle Rodriguez

Get a box of 20 from Xcalibur Ink. on Etsy for $10.98+ (available in several text and tag phrases).

This small business was started SMALL (we're talking in the back of a van!) and thanks to founder and CEO, Wylie Robinson, the Kickstarter success has become a go-to shop for nature lovers looking to stay cozy in the great outdoors. The company is now based in Portland, Oregon.

Promising review: "This is a great outside blanket. It's a good size, warm, and has a pretty print." —Miss Chartoff

Get it from Amazon for $74.96+ (available in 10 styles).

Please, do not bring me along. I've seen The Descent. I know what happens down there. 

Promising review: "I took the headlamps on a girls' weekend to the lava tubes in Flagstaff, Arizona, right after buying them. They were comfortable, and the multiple brightness settings and tilt option were perfect for climbing around in complete darkness. Great buy!" —Hannah

Promising review: "We strung these beauties around our backyard fire pit and wow, do they look great! Although the fire lights up the night, too, I like having the lights lit around the perimeter of the fire pit patio area. Oftentimes we'll turn them on even when we're not lighting a bonfire, just because they make the backyard look so pretty and inviting." —Michelle Smith

Get a strand from Amazon for $15.99 (available in seven sizes and three styles).

The Bluetooth distance between phone and speaker is up to 33 feet, while the dual pairing distance between the two speakers is up to 66 feet!

Promising review: "The surround sound that we get at night while sitting around the fire pit is wonderful! We invested in shepherd's hooks so that we can relocate wherever we want! Nice." —Denise Peoples

Get the two-pack from Amazon for $129.98 (available with white or rainbow lights).

You'll probably want to add in some of your own pillows to make it even cozier!

Promising review: "Took about two hours total with one person — everything was included (a couple of extra screws helped out). Assembly instructions were visual and easy to understand. Had to reverse the front canopy piece after assembly, but their video tells you how to determine if it's backwards. Once I had it assembled, my wife promptly took a two-hour nap on it and said it was great — worth every penny. Make sure you purchase a weather cover for it, and it'll give you long-lasting satisfaction!" —Joseph Vivona

Promising review: "This tent was just what I needed for camping. It was large enough for my cot and very cozy. It kept me and my bedding completely dry during a heavy rain." —Paula Cantrell

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in four styles).

This is made with a bamboo handle and powder-coated steel. The simple lever system is what makes pulling weeds with this so easy! 

Promising review: "Oh my god, I friggin' love this tool. I bought this on a whim, given that we bought our first house and know nothing about caring for a yard. Boy, has it come in handy. Our new house had a ton of weeds in the front yard, and this tool helped me get most of them out in no time. In fact, the process of yanking out the weeds was strangely satisfying! I don't think anyone can say that weeding is fun, but this tool made it as close to fun as you can get, especially when you see a long root along with the weed you pulled." —JG

This comfortably holds up to 500 lbs. BTW, if you don't have a tree or structure to hang this on, you can pick up a stand separately.

Promising review: "I've wanted one of these for a while, and this one was such a good deal I had to give it a try. I love it! It's made with really nice quality fabric and hardware. The pillows arrived very compressed, but fluffed out just fine. I love the pocket sewn in, too, which makes it easy to stash a snack or book while you swing. I'm definitely impressed and I'd buy it again!" —Hannah T.

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors).

This small biz is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has scratch-off posters for all kinds of experiences! Browse their Etsy site and find posters related to food, fishing, drinking, date nights, and more!

Promising review: "This looks amazing! It's very high quality." —Robert Bostic

Get it from Scratch Off Works on Etsy for $29.95.

You can leave the probe in your meat while it's cooking, walk away (up to 650 feet!), and know you'll still be notified when it's ready.

Promising review: "I love to use this while cooking meat in the smoker. It has four probes, so I use one to monitor the ambient temperature and the other three for various meats I am smoking. The wireless connectivity to an app on my phone is great since smoking meat can take a long time; it allows me to keep an eye on how the cooking is going from inside the house. This was truly one of the best purchases I have made. I even bought one for my father-in-law." —Deoji

Promising review: "Wow, just wow. Surfing with this has made a huge difference!!! I use this on my 2014 Moomba Mobius LSV. I now fill both the rear bags even to 900 lbs. each on both sides, and this thing throws a clean long wave to whichever side it's not mounted to. I don't have to list the boat anymore, making it much easier to drive and so much faster to switch riders from different sides. It looks exactly as the picture shows, and it floats. I've never had it fall off during surfing and even forgot to remove it once and came up to speed 20+ mph before I realized it was still on, and it never came loose. It floats, so if you accidentally drop it while mounting it, you don't have to worry about it sinking to the bottom of the lake. I wish I had bought long ago!" —Joel

Promising review: "Have gotten so many compliments on this already. Great even when not using as a cooler for just a functional end table near our furniture around the fire pit. Can put drinks on there, s'mores stuff, etc. It's nice because it functions as a table without being big and bulky. It can easily be moved around to where it is needed. and the cooler function, of course, is what sets it apart from all other tables and makes it awesome!" —Amy M. 

Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Must buy this for any age! Product is great, very easy to assemble with step-by-step instructions. The telescope also looks great and works amazingly! Has a piece you can attach your phone to and take pictures of the moon, stars, or whatever you decide to look at! Would definitely purchase it again." —Devan R.

Get it from Amazon for $96.96+ (available in two styles).

This includes a four-piece fly rod, line, backing, and leader, a rod case, a rod box, 12 flies, a spare leader, a zinger, a nipper, and a carrying case. 

Promising review: "This is an awesome fly rod combo for the money. You get a nice four-piece carbon long pole, rod bag, rod case, fly box with flies, line cutter, fly line, line backing, and leader. The rod feels really good; it has a nice flex to it as well. The reel feels good, and the bearings are smooth. I highly recommend this combo if you're looking for a nice fly rod combo without wanting to spend too much money. Heading out to go fishing now!!" —GoldLeaderFPV

Get it from Amazon for $75.92+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "I am a T-2 paraplegic and a water baby at heart, and have always wanted a kayak, but my lack of trunk control and balance has kept me from enjoying one. This boat is AMAZING! It is completely stable and gives me no worries of flipping over. I was able to unpack it, inflate it, get in it, and go in no time at all. The material is super tough and feels very solid. Once inside the cockpit, you feel nice and snug, and the skeg gives you great control over the craft. I plan on spending as much time on the water as possible with my new favorite toy! This is a great product!!" —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $104+ (available in two styles).

This includes a dibbler that pushes down the dirt to the correct depth for you to drop your seeds. 

Promising review: "Love this thing! I have been gardening for a while, and this takes all of the guesswork out of spacing. I used this for the first time this spring, using the planting chart/guide, and it has worked out perfectly. I have had little to no weeds (I mean, come on, you're gonna get some weeds). Planting per the Seed Square will, for the most part, choke out the weeds while promoting growth for the plants. I even used this to plant growing plants, and not just seeds. Just put the square on the ground, used the stick to mark the spot, and dug a hole where it was marked. Simple enough. Would highly recommend. Super easy!" —Jennifer Geisel

For additional gadgets and gizmos, including different stove sizes, check out Solo Stove's homepage! 

I have a Solo Stove and it is SUCH a hit! We use it on our back porch almost every night. My husband and I have been remodeling our kitchen and we use the stove with the pizza oven and wok attachments to make dinners outside. We also love that we can take it with us when we go camping. Don't hesitate...you want this. 

Promising review: "This is really great. So nice to be able to sit anywhere around it and not have to deal with smoke in you face. No more moving your chairs around to avoid the smoke." —Kelly Ciccocioppo

For additional gadgets and gizmos, check out Solo Stove's homepage! 

A few years ago my husband and I did some restoration work on a home from the 1840s and used Solo Stove's products nearly exclusively while living in said home (with a *very* non-functioning kitchen). The image on the right is the stove on the back porch. The pizza it makes? Perfection. 

Promising review: "This is a very good wood fired pizza oven. With minimal effort and nine minutes per pizza we made 12 pizzas that were fantastic! Tip: use good dry, hard wood like oak or hickory to get a hot oven and add wood as necessary. The crust was wonderfully smokey and charred with beautiful professional color on top and bottom." —George D.

Get it from Amazon for $249.99+ (available in three styles).

Tech-forward frames allow athletes to hear high quality music and audio while *also* hearing the sounds around them (a safety step that matters!). These frames are also available as prescription lenses.

Get them on sale from Lucyd for $189 (originally $199; available in two colors).

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