Living in Maine, where the winters are cold and long, I am ever on the hunt for new ways to keep warm, especially ones that will help to extend my boating season.The Hüga cushion, handsewn in Maine, comes from Hüga Heat. Owners Jocelyn Olsen and Colin Grieg describe it as “a smart seating solution that provides long-lasting, steady heat,” and sent me one to try.

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The nylon-web straps that can be used to secure the Hüga cushion to a bench or thwart also serve as comfortable carrying straps.

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