Buying a Boat & Gear - Page 9 of 21

The Perfect Small Thermos

Published on December 8, 2015; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours — perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt!

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

Published on November 24, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

I hate seeing the low battery warning on my phone, camera and more. An easy way to recharge on the go — and inexpensive!

Published on November 22, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Getting an old hose off a barb can be next to impossible . . . unless you’ve got this tool.

Published on September 19, 2015; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a shaker siphon to transfer fuel or water from jerry cans to your boat. Stop straining your back with this super-easy system!

Published on September 2, 2015; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good headsets transform the most stressful moments aboard. Here’s why they’re essential gear and what we actually use.

Published on August 24, 2015; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here’s what’s in our ditch bag — and the thinking behind every choice.

Published on July 29, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are a lot of boat refrigerators out there. How’d we come to choose the one we did?

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!