Akumal 2.0 Beach Towel
We took this towel up to Bend, Oregon for a week and put it to the test with rivers, pools, and lakes. What we love about it is the compact size, this is a full size beach towel that is super absorbant, yet incredibly thin and compact when it folds down. The included little carrying case is perfect for slinging around your shoulder and has room for extras like sunglasses, sunblock, etc. So if you want to travel light when heading out to the water, this is a great buy. The towel will dry you off quickly, and also is quick to dry itself – which is nice if you are doing multiple dips.
What’s even better about the Akumal 2.0 is that it’s made with 75% recycled materials, which equates to about 43 plastic water bottles. As far as microfiber towels go, this one from Seaview is hard to beat – great price, performance and commitment to the environment.
MSRP is $29.99
The Topside Hydro Fins
If you are going for a swim, whether it’s a casual snorkel or a haul around the lake, the Topside Hydro Fins will be a welcome addition. They took a water shoe and fused it with a fin, so you get the ultimate in comfort, and performance on land and in the water. Walking over rocky terrain or super hot sand, no problem – these fins take care of all that.
Once you hit the water the fins perform wonderfully for a variety of sports, you could even wear them body surfing/boarding if you wanted to. If you use fins a lot in your watersports, these are a fantastic buy for novice and hardcore enthusiasts alike.
Swim faster, farther, longer with these and keep those feet safe from harsh surfaces.
MSRP $79.99
David Ireland is a professional strategist, creative, and marketer. He began his career in 1995 as creator and publisher of BPM Magazine. In August 2000, BPM Magazine merged with djmixed.com LLC, an online media company based in Los Angeles, which later evolved into the Overamerica Media Group [OMG] in 2003. In 2009, Ireland left Overamerica Media Group to serve as the VP of Marketing at Diesel. In 2011, he returned to his roots in media and cofounded the online electronic music publication Magnetic Magazine and created The Magnetic Agency Group. In June 2018, Ireland joined Winter Music Conference (now owned by Ultra Music Festival) as the Director to lead the reboot for 2019 and usher in a new era for the iconic brand. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at Victrola for three years, guiding product innovation and brand growth. He currently serves on the advisory board of Audiopool, a new music tech startup focused on AI-generated music licensing and artist revenue models.
