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1. A roomy weekend bag so you can comfortably tote all your cozy cottage ’fits to the cabin. Plus, it’ll be way easier to squish into your full trunk than a hard suitcase.
2. A bottle of Poo-Pourri that'll avoid any awkward conversations about ~mystery smells~ coming from the bathroom all weekend. A few spritzes in the bowl before you get down to business and the only scent people will be able to identify will be fresh and floral.
3. A classic Roots crewneck that's giving total vintage Canadiana vibes. It'll keep you warm on those crisp evenings by the fire while protecting your arms from getting eaten alive by bugs, too.
4. A game of TableTopics Past, Present, and Future to kickstart the deep conversations that always happen on trips with friends. It won't take up too much space in your bag and it'll save you from sitting in silence during the inevitable traffic you'll be stuck in.
5. A phone mount charger that'll keep your GPS directions at eye-level while keeping your battery full on the drive. It'll make sure your device is juiced up while it's attached, so you won't have to worry about your phone dying before you reach your destination.
6. A Spikeball set that'll turn the yard or dock into a competitive sporting arena. The whole set collapses and fits into a handy carrying bag, making it super easy to toss in the car and bring with you.
7. And a portable corn hole game if you're determined to make your trip into an ultimate games tournament. Reviewers love that the back of the boards have hidden beanbag storage that'll prevent them from being misplaced between games.
8. A beach towel to replace the tattered one you've been toting around for years. The striped pattern is easily identifiable, meaning it won't get mixed up in a pile of plain towels.
9. A puzzle book that will give you hours of screen-free fun while you're lounging by the lake. Anyone who's still addicted to Wordle will love the pages full of crosswords, word searches, sudoku, and mazes.
10. A two-person floaty that'll keep you and your bestie from drifting away from each other like you would in separate tubes. It even has a built-in cooler to keep a whole afternoon's worth of ✨refreshments✨ in (no need to paddle yourself back to the dock for a refill).
11. A tick removal kit to help keep you and your pets safe if the place you're staying in is surrounded by tall grass or wooded areas. It has everything you need to remove the ticks, treat the bite, and trap the bugs before you properly get rid of them.
12. A board game that'll have different generations battling against each other to answer fun trivia questions. Everyone from Boomers to Gen Z-ers can get in on the fun, making it perfect for that family reunion you've been planing.
13. A Kindle Oasis so you can bring your entire TBR list with you on your adventure. Now you won't run out of books to read on your trip or take up valuable space in your bag with multiple novels.
14. A tube of Sun Bum sunscreen to keep your skin protected from harmful rays while you're dockside. It's moisturizing, won't leave your skin greasy after you apply it and it's also reef-safe, meaning you can safely wear it in any body of water.
15. A tube of bug bite cream to help soothe stings and bites when they get to that unbearable level of itch. It'll provide instant relief after a night spent getting munched by mosquitoes.
16. A hangable toiletry bag that'll keep all of your essentials easy to grab during your nighttime skincare routine. The separate compartments will keep everything secure, organized, and easy to access.
17. A cooler bag that'll keep all your bevvies ice-cold. Load it up with drinks (and snacks) before you head down to the dock, and you won't have to make the treacherous climb up the stairs every time you need top up your glass.
18. An air mattress that'll give you a bit more flexibility with sleeping arrangements just in case you need the extra space. It has a raised edge that'll act like a pillow if you forgot yours at home.
19. A Fujifilm disposable camera that'll encourage you to live in the moment on your trip instead of fretting over the best selfie angles to post on Insta. Once you've used all the film, the collection of snapshots will be a sweet keepsake from your time away.
20. A first aid kit that's small enough to keep in the glovebox of your car. It'll come in handy for treating any minor scrapes, cuts or burns, so you won't have to take the trip out to a pharmacy.
21. And finally, a compact pillow that'll give your neck some support whether you're taking a nap on the drive up or using it in your bed at night. Since it's not as big as a standard pillow, it won't take up a lot of space in your bag (now you can pack that extra sweater 😉).
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