Great travel gear for end-of-summer adventures

Put the back-to-school and back-to-work shopping on pause — there’s a lot more summer to savor.

August and September (also known as Second Summer in New England) are great times for beach days, trail hikes, road trips and all kinds of outdoor fun.

Making such adventures go smoothly is key — and it helps when you have the right products. We’re sharing some of our favorite products to make second summer a breeze.

Consider these for your picnic/beach/mountain/backyard escapes:

Cool(er) times: If your cooler keeps things cold, it’s hard to carry. If it’s an easy lift, you can barely fit anything in it. If you find “it all,” the price freezes your wallet. Problem solved: Titan Deep Freeze 30 Can Ice Wall Cooler.

Made by Arctic Zone, this pretty cooler (it comes in four colors) has two removable “ice walls” that can keep things chilled up to two solid days, a large main compartment with special insulation, and a design that straps it comfortably to your back for an easy tote. It also has a handle for when you need to just grab it quickly. Just to keep you organized, it has mesh pockets and a detachable bottle opener. Best yet: It retails at $69. (arcticzone.com)

S’mores done right: For an elevated s’mores experience, the Bay State’s own Hilliards Chocolates (hilliardscandy.com), candy makers in New England since the 1920s, offers their S’mores and More package.

Each package makes four hearty s’mores and features crisp graham crackers, Hilliards’ own homemade marshmallows (you choose — regular flavor or toasted coconut) and your choice of a rich and creamy Hilliards signature chocolate bar — available in milk or dark chocolate, crisp, peanut butter or caramel.

Available in store or online.

Smoothies and more on the go: You hit the beach or the mountains and find yourself wishing for a smoothie stand popping up to serve you a refreshing beverage.

Now, you can carry that along with you — no worry about power outlets — and you can do it in style.

BlendJet (blendjet.com) has many sizes and styles, and while the classic is great, you can amp up your cool factor by carrying the limited edition Lisa Frank BlendJet, or serve a crowd with the new BlendJet XL. They’re all durable and easy to clean, making them a simple addition to your summer treks.

BlendJet is light and simple to operate — just pack some ingredients in your cooler with some ice and you’ve got a fresh beverage in an instant wherever you go. Should you want help, they even offer ready-made mixes like latte for an easy boost drink.

Easy charging everywhere: Wouldn’t it be delightful if we didn’t need our phones to stay charged all day? But reality is: Even if you’re ignoring work emails (vacations are encouraged!), our phones are our cameras, GPS systems and more — a must on summer outing days. And keeping a charge for a long fun day can be a challenge.

Meet the Boostrcharge (boostrcharge.com) an innovative one-time use phone charger that costs from $6 to $7.50 (depending on how many you purchase) and can be tucked away in your pocket/backpack for a quick charge at a moment’s notice.

Created by Babson College student Aaron Carey, Boostrcharge is small, easy to use (just rip open the packet, click the switch, plug it into your phone and voila), and — even better — is totally recyclable via links on the product website.

Tuck a few away and you’ll never sweat out the single bar moments again. Compatible with iPhone for now; Android models are coming soon.