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I’ve got a working theory: the cure for the modern male loneliness epidemic isn’t found in a self-help book, a podcast hosted by a guy who only eats raw liver, or another marathon of doom-scrolling from the couch.
No, friends… the cure is arguably much simpler…. And I wrote about it on this very website last summer.
It’s a Sea-Doo.
Really, it’s what a Sea-Doo represents… being into something to bond over with other people… but you get the gist.
But it’s also a Sea-Doo.
I’m guilty of it. We all are. Staring at glowing rectangles, expecting a fulfilling life to just magically beam itself through the glass. But life doesn’t come to you via a screen. It comes to you by living, by being active, by getting outside, and by actually caring about the people in your tribe. People who fix up cars, ride motorcycles, or play intramural sports well into their thirties aren’t complaining about being lonely. They’re too busy doing awesome stuff.
Which brings me to my recent adventure to Lake Havasu that I teased in last week’s THINGS WE WANT. Sea-Doo recently invited me out for a safari on their shiny new 2026 lineup. I’d never been to Havasu before. I only knew its vaulted reputation as the ultimate West Coast spring break party lake. But on an 85-degree bluebird day, cruising the open water? Absolute paradise. I mean, JUST LOOK AT ME. I’m impressed with my aura here.
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We embarked on a massive cruise, starting at the Nautical Beachfront Resort, exploring coves, and making our way down to Parker Dam. We tied up at the Ghost Mine Saloon for a mandatory sandwich break, beached up on sandbars, and blasted tunes while cruising through the no-wake zone of Topock Gorge. I even got to share the water with YouTube legend Adam Swords, who is hands-down one of the most gracious, helpful, and all-around wonderful creators I’ve ever met. Getting to experience the lake in his backyard was a privilege.
Here’s a vlog I posted about my day around Havasu on my personal YouTube:
But the real star of the show was the gear. The paradox of my “get off your screens” rant is that Sea-Doo’s biggest innovation for 2026 is… a screen. Roughly 30% of their new lineup features a massive, gorgeous 10.25-inch touchscreen display. But here’s the genius part: it actually keeps you off your phone. You sync it up, toss your phone in the watertight compartment, and suddenly you have car-like navigation, music controls, and the BRP GO! app right on your dash. I was completely unreachable for hours, yet perfectly connected to the water, my music, and my riding crew. I cruised up through Topock Gorge on the Colorado River listening to the Greyboy All-Stars and Phish (the only music I have downloaded on my phone, since there was no service).
That is the dream.
Now listening: Oteil Burbridge, Lamar Williams Jr. The Offering
Now watching: Widow’s Bay on Apple TV
Alright, enough rambling from me. I’m listening to Go read my Substack and follow me on Instagram or X. I’m off to Zion National Park next week for some family adventure time. If you have a great recommendation for hiking boots, let me know!
Let’s get to the gear.
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Here is this week’s Things We Want…
2026 Sea-Doo RXT-X
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This thing is an absolute rocket ship, and let me tell you, it rearranged my internal organs in the best way possible. The 2026 RXT-X is outfitted with the brand-new 10.25-inch touchscreen display, giving you an immersive command center right at your fingertips. You can customize your center gauge, use the built-in GPS to explore without cell service, and sync your phone to blast your favorite playlist. It even has Launch Control built right into the applet menu. If you want to feel like a fighter pilot skipping across the water, this is your vessel.
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2026 Sea-Doo FishPro Trophy
Midway through the trip, I switched over to the FishPro Trophy, and my entire worldview shifted. I am now fully, helplessly fascinated by the idea of fishing from a personal watercraft. Riding the FishPro feels like cruising around on the chopper of the Sea-Doo world—it is an absolute beast. For 2026, they’ve completely leveled up the angling game. Not only does it get the massive 10.25-inch display option, but it also features a 9-inch Garmin GPS and Fish Finder, plus a brand new Hydraulic Steering Damper to keep things perfectly smooth while you’re hunting your next catch. I’ve been watching videos of guys hauling in Yellowtail on the Pacific Coast from their Sea-Doos, and it is officially a dream I am pursuing. Don’t be surprised if I come back smelling like saltwater and victory.
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2026 Sea-Doo Explorer Pro
If there is an untamed cove or a sketchy shallow channel calling my name, the Explorer Pro is the rig. Think of it as the overland vehicle of the water. For 2026, it rocks the massive 10.25-inch display outfitted with a brand-new water depth gauge—meaning you can actually see what’s beneath you before you accidentally beach yourself on a hidden sandbar. It also comes standard with the Intelligent Debris Free (iDF) pump system. Sucked up some seaweed or a stray tow rope? You just push a button on the handlebars, it reverses the drive shaft flow, and spits the debris right out. No getting in the water to unclog a grate. That alone is worth its weight in gold.
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2026 Sea-Doo Wake Pro
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Being the designated driver for your wakeboarding buddies is a high-pressure gig. I usually screw up the speed and end up sending someone face-first into the wake. The Wake Pro exists to fix my inherent human error. It also features that spectacular 10.25-inch display, but with a highly specific superpower: the Ski Mode applet. You can set the exact acceleration ramp and maximum speed right from the dash. It essentially puts you on cruise control so you can focus on driving straight and managing the tunes. It’s smooth, it’s consistent, and it makes you look like a pro captain even if you have no idea what you’re doing.
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Solo Stove Windchill 30 Cooler + Mobile A/C
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Usually, the relationship between a man and his cooler is entirely one-sided: it keeps the beverages frost-bitten, and in return, I sweat profusely while hauling it across the blazing sand. The brilliant minds at Solo Stove (yes, the smokeless fire pit guys) have officially leveled the playing field, pivoting from making things hot to making things freezing. The new Solo Stove Windchill 30 is the first cooler engineered to actually cool you. Armed with a rechargeable battery, a built-in heat exchanger, and a water pump, it blasts 230 CFM of real air-conditioning or mist directly into your face for over two hours. It still comfortably holds 48 cans and retains ice for days, but more importantly, it prevents me from turning into a puddle of sweaty despair at a mid-July tailgate.
TAP HERE TO BUY VIA SOLO STOVE – $399
Bisquick Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pancake & Baking Mix
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It might not always be apparent, but I am a man of simple pleasures, and one of those pleasures is reverting to a child-like state of euphoria whenever Cinnamon Toast Crunch is involved. Enter Bisquick, swooping in to save our weekends with their first national launch since 2020: the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pancake and Baking Mix. It’s packed with actual Cinnadust, real cinnamon, and zero artificial colors. You can make pancakes, waffles, muffins, or cookies with it, which is fantastic news for someone like me whose culinary skills generally peak at adding water to a bowl. It’s a permanent addition to the lineup, offering a highly indulgent excuse to drag yourself out of bed on a Sunday morning.
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Loop Switch 2 Iridescent Earplugs
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I’ve been hitting the live music circuit exceptionally hard lately—specifically, four nights of Phish, followed swiftly by a deafening, glorious My Morning Jacket set at BeachLife. It was incredible, but it also forced me to confront a harsh reality: I am absolutely terrible at protecting my hearing. My ears have been ringing like a busted dive bar jukebox. Enter the Loop Switch 2. They just dropped a limited-edition “Iridescent” luminous lavender finish that actually looks stylish, removing the stigma of sticking foam in your ears. More importantly, they feature a mechanical dial with three distinct noise-reduction modes—Engage (20 db), Experience (23 db), and Quiet (26 db). You can literally dial in your optimal volume to save your eardrums while still feeling the bass right in your chest.
TAP HERE TO BUY VIA LOOP – $64.95
2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package
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Two Detroit icons walked into a bar, and out came the ultimate blue-collar chariot. Ford and Carhartt have officially joined forces, and before you ask—no, this isn’t just some lazy logo slap on a tailgate. The 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Package is a heavy-duty masterpiece loaded with Carhartt-inspired Duck Canvas seating, triple-stitched details, rugged off-road running boards, LED lighting, and a factory spray-in bedliner. It is purpose-built for the skilled tradesmen who break their backs building the world around us. And even though the most physically demanding part of my job is usually wrestling with a stubborn Wi-Fi router, you better believe I want to drive this thing around pretending I’m on my way to frame a house. Orders just opened up this week.
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Philips Hue Sports Live
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My at-home sports viewing usually consists of yelling at a referee who can’t hear me and accidentally dropping tortilla chips into the couch cushions. But Philips Hue is about to make watching the big game feel like an immersive, stadium-level experience without the $15 warm beers. Just in time for this summer’s Championship 2026, they are rolling out “Sports Live.”
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It’s a brilliant software update that uses live match data to trigger your smart lights in real-time. Your team scores a goal? The living room goes wild. Someone gets a red card? The lights flash red. You can even dial in the exact timing to account for those annoying broadcast delays. It’s the absolute ultimate flex for your living room man-cave setup.
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Chubbies Off Duty Short & Dock Shirt
I recently experienced a sartorial awakening that shook me to my very core: why have I spent my entire adult life aggressively fumbling with buttons and restrictive belts when drawstring shorts exist? It’s absolute madness. The Chubbies Off Duty Short is a cotton-linen masterpiece that effortlessly toes the line between “I’m day-drinking at a tiki bar” and “I am a semi-respectable member of society.” Plus, the drawstring graciously forgives that third bratwurst at the cookout.
TAP HERE TO BUY @ CHUBBIES – $49.50
Naturally, as your unofficial summer apparel sommelier, I must insist you pair them with Chubbies’ new Dock Shirt. Made from soft-washed, indigo-dyed cotton, it’s breezy enough to catch the coastal wind and basically screams, “I will happily mow your lawn in exchange for an ice-cold six-pack.” Wear them together, and you’ve got the ultimate summer uniform.
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Nike ACG Zegama Trail Running Shoes
My idea of highly technical terrain is usually navigating the minefield of scattered Lego bricks on my living room floor in the dark. But if I were going to tackle a steep, rocky, unforgiving mountain trail, I’d absolutely want these strapped to my feet. The Nike ACG Zegama trail runners are a masterclass in off-road engineering. They took the ultra-lightweight, bouncy ZoomX foam from their elite road shoes and cradled it in a protective Cushlon 3.0 base, meaning you get maximum cushioning without rolling an ankle. Add in a famously grippy Vibram MegaGrip outsole and a roomier toe box to let your feet naturally splay, and you have a shoe that Caleb Olson literally wore to win the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run. If they can survive 100 miles of brutal wilderness, they can definitely survive whatever ill-advised outdoor excursions you have planned this summer.