Time to Chill: BOTE’s New Hangout Shade Takes Lounging to the Next Level

January 26, 2026

UPF 50+ Hangout Shade Provides Portable Sun Protection and Enhances BOTE’s Floating Docks

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (January 26, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — BOTE (https://www.boteboard.com), a leader in innovative water lifestyle gear including paddle boards, kayaks, floats and accessories, today announces the launch of Hangout Shade, a portable, inflatable canopy built to provide sun coverage for extended on-water lounge sessions. Designed to complement BOTE’s Hangout Dock 7 and Hangout Dock 10, Hangout Shade is the latest in BOTE’s growing Hangout Suite, a collection of inflatable products that create the ultimate social gatherings on the water.

Built with BOTE’s AeroTech PVC Inflatable Frame, the Hangout Shade is available in two sizes: the Shade 7, offering around 49 square feet of shade, and Shade 10, offering around 100 square feet of shade. The UPF 50+ canopy features mesh sidewalls for airflow, soft grab handles, low-profile attachment loops, Halkey-Roberts spring-loaded air valves, and is easy to set up, pack, and transport.

The new Hangout Shade can also be used separately from BOTE’s Hangout Docks, doubling as a land-based shade structure that’s perfect for lake days, beach trips, sporting events, backyards, and more.

“We developed Hangout Shade because we know people want to spend more time enjoying the water and the outdoors, and it creates an ideal refuge to cool down and get out of the sun while still being part of the gathering,” said Zack Eckert, General Manager, BOTE. “People often want shade on the water or on land without the hassle of heavy, bulky canopies. The Hangout Shade offers families and adventurers a lightweight, packable, easy-to-carry UPF 50+ shade solution that fits into a backpack, inflates in minutes, and packs down just as quickly.”

The Hangout Shade comes with a hand pump, DockLink attachment straps, a water-resistant travel bag, and a repair kit. Designed for Hangout Shade land use, BOTE’s Sand Anchors are sold separately.

The 7’ and 10’ Hangout Shade models are available now at boteboard.com and in select retail partners.

Hangout Shade 7

• Dimensions: 98″ L × 80″ W × 74″ H
• Shade Coverage: ~49 sq ft
• Weight: 23.5 LBS
• Travel Bag Dimensions: 26″ H × 18″ W × 13″ D
• Optimal Inflation: 3–5 PSI
• MSRP: $669

Hangout Shade 10

• Dimensions: 118″ L × 115″ W × 82″ H
• Shade Coverage: ~100 sq ft
• Weight: 31 LBS
• Travel Bag Dimensions: 30″ H × 18″ W × 13″ D
• Optimal Inflation: 3–5 PSI
• MSRP: $799

ABOUT BOTE

BOTE is driven by a singular yet broad-reaching mission: To Stand Apart through industry-shaping innovation, fresh ideas and simplicity to create a product that defines a lifestyle. It is this mission that keeps BOTE pushing the boundaries of both technology and style to bring customers a product that not only looks beautiful and performs flawlessly, but that stirs the soul and inspires adventure. Born from stand up paddle boards and now pioneering inflatable kayaks, floating dock systems, and more — BOTE continues to strive for advancement and embrace individuality. Learn more at: https://boteboard.com.

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Tess Barker
ECHOS Brand Communications
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