Everything you need to get equipped for a magical fall
Fall is in the air! Here’s a list of our favourite things that will help you take advantage of everything autumn has to offer.
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What are your plans for autumn? Our 2022 Fall Forecast has all the details about what you can expect this season. With a mix of warmer or near normal temperatures and late-season precipitation coming, we have you covered with this list of our top picks to make the most out of fall weather.
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BLUE LIZARD Mineral Sunscreen for the Face
Rated 4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
Applying sunscreen should be part of your daily routine in all seasons. This mineral sunscreen by popular brand BLUE LIZARD is formulated specifically for use on the face, which we selected because you’ll likely be wearing long sleeves and pants in the cooler fall weather. Made for sensitive skin, you won’t find any harsh chemical ingredients here. It’s zinc oxide-based, paraben, and fragrance-free, and offers SPF 30+ protection.
La Crosse Technology Atomic Digital Clock with Outdoor Temperature
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
If you want to know the exact moment it turns to sweater weather, this stylish atomic digital clock is packed with features and offers a modern look for your space at home. The outdoor temperature reading receives wireless data from a weather-resistant transmitting sensor that you can place on your balcony, back deck, or front porch. It has a 100-metre range, can switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius and customers note the big display numbers are nice and easy to read.
Infrared Electric Patio Heater
Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
Extend your time outdoors when the weather starts to change with this infrared patio heater. It’s built to withstand the elements like rain and snow (yes, we said snow!) and can also be used in your garage or shed on chilly fall days. Using carbon infrared technology, this heater produces heat similar to the sun, warming your space with radiant heat. It has ample safety features, remote control and timer, and three heat levels you can adjust to your preferred intensity. For extra convenience, you can mount this heater to a wall or use the tripod stand it comes with.
ABCCANOPY LED Patio Umbrella
Rated 4.2 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
The days are going to get darker from here on out, but so long as you can stay warm on cooler evenings, there’s no reason to retreat from your patio yet. Rather than relying on your home’s exterior light, a patio umbrella with LED lights, like this one, can offer softer, more diffuse illumination, whether it’s a late-night card game with your guests, or taking in some cool night air while reading a book. The best part: Its 32 LED lights are completely solar charged, lasting up to 12 hours.
Garant 20-Tine Multi-Purpose Rake
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
There’s a case to be made against raking your leaves in the fall, but for those who just gotta rake ‘em all, having a substandard rake makes the process rougher than it needs to be. This season, invest in something sturdy like this offering from Garant. With 20 steel tines, this beast of a rake can help you gather up everything from leaves to pine cones and stones, and features a comfortable grip as well.
Atlantick All Natural Outdoor Spray
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
If this is an article about things to stock up on for the fall, what’s bug spray doing on this list? Simply: Tick season lingers into the fall, and even more so as the climate changes. When it comes to salves and sprays here at Shop the Weather, we try to lean toward the more natural varieties, and we’ve been particularly impressed by this spray from Nova Scotia. It relies on a mix of witch hazel, jojoba, lemongrass, and ocean water to do its work, and its manufacturer partners with Acadia University for tick research as well.
Portable Electric Shoe, Glove, and Boot Dryer
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
It’s no secret that fall can bring on damp, wet conditions. This electric contraption will help keep your outdoor gear as dry as possible. It’s suitable for things like shoes, boots, gloves, socks, liners, hats, and ski masks in a variety of materials. The dryer features a time reservation function where you can set a different time for specific items. One thing we always gravitate to at Shop the Weather is portability and this option is designed to fold up and take with you for outdoor activities or for easy storage.
SaphiRose Hooded Rain Poncho
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
We’ve recommended this unisex rain poncho from SaphiRose before, and we still adore it, in no small part because it satisfies the multi-use ethos we’re always on the lookout for here at Shop the Weather. Aside from its dense, 100 per cent polyester weave, it’s also designed for multiple uses, such as a small pup tent, picnic mat, beach pad, sun shade and others. It even comes with strategically placed eyelets for stakes or poles, depending on your needs. If James Bond even needed a poncho, it would be this one.
Coleman Cold Weather Sleeping Bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
This cold weather sleeping bag is the perfect option to take with you on fall camping trips. It’s designed for temperatures as cold as -7℃ and lined with plush material to add extra coziness around your face while you sleep. This sleeping bag can easily roll tightly with locked edges to keep it straight as you roll it up and secures with a quick cord for effortless packing. With nearly 8,000 reviews, it’s rated high for comfort and value for your money.
Derlights Rechargeable, Clip-On Dog Collar Light
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
Those fall days can be lovely and crisp, but they’re also darker than the summer – and when your dog wants walkies, they’re not going to adjust their schedule, meaning you’ll be roaming your neighbourhood together in less light than before. To improve visibility, invest in an LED collar like this one from Derlights. It features six LED beads, and is lightweight and USB rechargeable.
Phone Camera Lens Kit
Rated 4.1 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
Do you have your sights set on a leaf-peeping adventure this season? Bring along this phone camera lens kit to help you capture vibrant photos of the fall foliage. At an affordable price, this kit includes a 22X telephoto lens with adjustable definition, 235° fisheye lens, HD 0.62X super wide angle lens, and 25X macro lenses. It also comes with a flexible clamp, phone clip, tripod, eyecup, cleaning cloth, and storage case for safe transportation to your outdoor destination. This kit is compatible with most iPhones, Samsung, and android devices.
LEVOIT Air Purifier for large room
Rated 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon.ca
Keep in mind that fall is a long season and, as with bugs, there’s some overlap with the summer months in terms of allergies. Even when that’s done with, colder days mean closed windows for months, allowing dander, dust, and other irritants to pile up. We recommend an air purifier, and this one from LEVOIT has proven consistently popular. It features three layers of filter, along with three different speeds and a quiet mode. Suitable for large spaces, it can clear a 900 square-foot room in an hour, 500 square feet in 33 minutes, and 360 square feet in 24 minutes.
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