Entertaining 10 products that will revolutionize the way you relax By Sara Laux Published: May 23, 2014 Updated: June 4, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hydraulic log splitter While relaxing with an axe in your hand isn’t such a good idea, this hydraulic log splitter can help take the stress out of chopping wood—and help you finish the job sooner so you can get back to that deck chair. $300 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cooler with built-in speakers/radio/MP3 player Why juggle a separate cooler and speaker set-up when you can plop down your cooler, plug in your iPod, and sit back with the tunes playing. If you don’t have an iPod, the cooler, which has room for 18 cans, also has a built-in radio. $62.99 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Whiskey stones The only thing worse than not having any whiskey at all is having to get out of your comfy, comfy deck chair to get more ice, and then ending up with watery whiskey. Solve all those problems with these pre-chillable whiskey stones, which keep your drink cold without you having to lift a finger. $24.99 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Spa in a box Lounging in a hot tub is great, but the maintenance can be a pain. This portable gem inflates with the touch of a button, giving you more time to sit back and enjoy the bubbles. $985 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Smart barbecue This high-tech grill operates on voice command, and accesses an online database to determine exactly how long to cook your food. Then it texts you when it’s done. How much easier could barbecuing be? Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Self-watering planter Fill it once, forget about it, and relax while you’re back in the city, knowing your herbs and flowers won’t die while you’re gone. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hammock/swing chair It’s a hammock! It’s a swing! Whatever you call it, it’s a place to laze away a summer afternoon without taking up a whole lot of space. $104.99 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Beach set Relaxing doesn’t only mean sitting around doing nothing, but going to the beach can be a little stressful if you aren’t organized. This set includes a pouch for wet swimsuits, a pouch for sandy sandals, and an insulated lunch bag, which means no more sand in your sandwich! $74.65 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Floating game set Get your favourite game, throw on your swimsuit, and drift the day away on the lake. Just don’t forget your drink (this floating game set-up even has cup-holders!) $39.99 available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Chillsner No cooler? No problem. Just slip one of these stainless steel and thermal gel gizmos out of the freezer and into your drink, and you’ve got an ice cold refreshment—no ice pack required. $29.50 available here. View in Fullscreen Related galleries 7 fictional cottage board games that we wish were real The aunties are here! This multi-generational family reunion is fuelled by a mouth-watering Filipino feast The 7 best drinks for your summer at the cottage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 products that will revolutionize the way you relax Relaxing at the cottage can be surprisingly hard—it seems like there always something to do. Here are a few cutting-edge products that will make blissing out on the beach (or the dock or the deck) that much easier.