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Here’s everything on our checklists for the ultimate day at the beach.

A person pulling the Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon on the beach

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And theres nothing worse than finally settling down on the sand only to realize you forgot something.

Its a bit of an investment piece suited for frequent beach-goers.

Not allbeach chairsare created equal.

Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair

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Too many are rickety, bulky to carry, or difficult to set up.

The insulated pouch keeps drinks cool, and I like having a designated spot to stash my phone.

The tassel edges can snag easily.

Person carrying Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair on their back waiting for the subway

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The generous size rivals that of some otherbeach towels, and the decorative tassel fringes add a boho feel.

Additionally, we found it to befast dryingand easy to brush sand off.

And, as is common withTurkish towels, its exceedingly absorbent.

Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair folded on wood floor

You do have to rub it in quite thoroughly to avoid any white casts.

Sunscreen is non-negotiable when it comes to a day at the beach.

Unfortunately, too many are packed with chemicals that are harmful to the delicate ecosystems of our oceans.

Closeup of a phone in the side pocket of the Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair

To protect coral reefs and marine life, choose a mineral-based, reef safe sunscreen.

Better yet, the broad spectrum SPF 50 kept us protected for hours against harmful UVA/UVB rays.

At SPF30, this may not be high enough for your needs.

Person carrying Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair on their back waiting for the subway

For those of us with sensitive faces, mineral sunscreen can be tough to apply.

It also layers nicely underneath other beauty or makeup products with just a subtle sheen.

Be sure to fill the sand bag to capacity or it may still fall over.

Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair folded on wood floor

It was a seemingly useless effort until testing this ingenious option.

Best Cooler

STATE Wellington Cooler

It has top handles and a shoulder strap.

A cooler should be synonymous with a beach day, but not just any old insulated bag will do.

Closeup of a phone in the side pocket of the Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair

This bag from State ticks all those boxes and then some.

Best Water Bottle

S’well Explorer with Flip Straw Lid 32oz

Water really stays ultra-chilled.

The matte exterior is prone to scruffing.

Mark & Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Reversible Turkish Towel

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This is our go-towater bottlefor staying hydrated during long days in the sun.

The built-in handle is also easy to carry, and the bottle fits well insidetravel totesand gear.

After three years of regular use, the battery life has decreased noticeably.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

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Weve been using this speaker daily for the past three years, and its still in excellent condition.

It does not have a sunshade to protect kiddos riding inside.

Ill admit Ive wasted too much money on bad beach wagons with flimsy wheels that cant navigate sand.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

These lean more feminine than unisex with a slight cat eye look and oversized fit.

Polarized lenses arent offered for all frame color choices.

And if you need your glasses with a prescription, theyre RX friendly, too.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Water and phones dont mix unless theyre protected properly.

In every instance, we were able to use the phone without a drip of moisture wriggling inside.

The color options for men are more limited than the womens collection.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

There are no pockets for organizing small items.

A good tote for the beach is as important as a chair or umbrella.

This isnt the typical plush hoodie youd cozy up in.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

If youre going to spend all day in the sun, opt for a strategic cover-up.

Best Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

The 20-liter capacity is a generous size.

Safeguard items against water damage by investing in a gooddry bag.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

The interior is quite roomy, and theres also a water-resistant pocket on the outside for storing small items.

The paint has begun to wear off the sides after one year of near-daily use and washing.

Toast to a great beach day with this insulated flask, available in 750- and 375-milliliter sizes.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Its made with sommelier-grade electropolished stainless steel to preserve your beverages unique flavor profile.

Weve used this one for over a year and appreciate its durability, versatility, and overall design.

Its also easy to clean and fits in standard backpack water bottle pockets.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

The small size means that those with larger heads may not find it comfortable on their neck.

Instead, try this adorable little headrest fashioned like a miniature hammock.

Take care to regularly apply sunscreen to your face and body and use the highest SPF rating available.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Be sure to follow the directions and reapply as directed, especially if you go swimming.

Likewise, confirm the lotion has had at least 15 minutes to set in before going into the water.

Your body loses water quickly when overheated, and more so if youre consuming alcohol.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Always bring plenty of water in coolers or multiplewater bottles.

To stay cool, bring your ownsunshadeto ensure you get enough breaks from the heat.

you’re free to also keep cool by drinking plenty of cold liquids.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Outside of that, its really up to you.

Some people love tolay on a blanketfor hours, alternating between a good book and a better doze.

Others spend an entire day playing volleyball, walking along the shore, or swimming in the surf.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

you might arrive as soon as you wake up and stay to admire the sunset.

Sand and the beach go hand in hand, and it can be an unfortunate part of visiting one.

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Mark and Graham Cabana Stripe Lightweight Turkish Towel

Thrive Reef Safe Sunscreen SPF 50

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A person holds up a bottle of Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen

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A bottle of Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen on a table

A person applies Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to their hand

A person applies Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to the back of their hand

A person after applying Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to their hand

A person holds up a bottle of Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen

A bottle of Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen on a table

A person applies Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to their hand

A person applies Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to the back of their hand

A person after applying Thrive Natural Care Body Mineral Sunscreen to their hand

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen displayed on a counter next to a product box

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Hand using blotting paper on chin with a table full of skincare products in background

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen displayed on a counter next to a product box

A person holding a spray water bottle with a table full of skincare products behind them

Hand using blotting paper on chin with a table full of skincare products in background

OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella with Sand Bag and Cup Holder

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A person pulling the OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella out of it’s carrying case on the beach

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A person attaching the OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella to the sand bag that holds it up

The OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella with Sand Bag setup on the beach

A person pulling the OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella out of it’s carrying case on the beach

A person attaching the OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella to the sand bag that holds it up

The OutdoorMaster Beach Umbrella with Sand Bag setup on the beach

STATE Wellington Cooler

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The STATE Wellington Cooler sits on grass

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The STATE Wellington Cooler sits in grass

The STATE Wellington Cooler before use

A person removes a canned drink from the STATE Wellington Cooler

The STATE Wellington Cooler sits on grass

The STATE Wellington Cooler sits in grass

The STATE Wellington Cooler before use

A person removes a canned drink from the STATE Wellington Cooler

S’well Recycled Stainless Steel Explorer with Flip Straw Lid 32oz

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Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

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Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on a blanket

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on a blanket

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Swell Explorer 32-ounce Water Bottle on the grass

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

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The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a marbled table next to a flower vase

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a countertop

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a table

The bottom of the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 attached to a backpack

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a table

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a table

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a marbled table next to a flower vase

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a countertop

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a table

The bottom of the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 attached to a backpack

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 on a table

Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon

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Person walking on a sandy beach while carrying folded Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon

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Person folding Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon on a white sandy beach

Person pulling Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon on a sandy beach

Person holding handle of folded Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon while standing on a sandy beach

Person pulling Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon filled with supplies while on a sandy pathway

Person walking on a sandy beach while carrying folded Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon

Person folding Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon on a white sandy beach

Person pulling Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon on a sandy beach

Person holding handle of folded Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon while standing on a sandy beach

Person pulling Beau Jardin Folding Beach Wagon filled with supplies while on a sandy pathway

Eleventh Hour Essential

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A person wearing the Eleventh Hour Essential Polarized Sunglasses while riding passenger in a car

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The Eleventh Hour Essential Polarized Sunglasses hanging out of an unzipped outer pocket of a purse

The Eleventh Hour Sunglasses and case shown in a bag with sneakers

A person wearing the Eleventh Hour Essential Polarized Sunglasses while riding passenger in a car

The Eleventh Hour Essential Polarized Sunglasses hanging out of an unzipped outer pocket of a purse

The Eleventh Hour Sunglasses and case shown in a bag with sneakers

Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix

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A person wears the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses outside

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A person holds the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses case open

A person holds the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses

A person wears the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses

A person removes the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses from a case

A person wears the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses outside

A person holds the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses case open

A person holds the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses

A person wears the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses

A person removes the Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix Sunglasses from a case

Amazon Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch

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A phone in the Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch submerged in a pool

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A wet Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch containing a phone on concrete near water

The Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch on marble

The Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch in a bag resting on concrete

A phone in the Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch submerged in a pool

A wet Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch containing a phone on concrete near water

The Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch on marble

The Case-Mate Pelican Marine IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch in a bag resting on concrete

REI Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

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Person wearing Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

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Person holding Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Person holding Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal placed upside down on a wooden surafce

Person wearing Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Person wearing Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Person holding Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Person holding Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal placed upside down on a wooden surafce

Person wearing Keen Women’s Hyperport H2 Sandal

Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote

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The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on a rock

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The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on a beach

The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on sand

An overhead view of the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote filled with things

a person carrying the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote

A woman wearing the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote

The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on a rock

The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on a beach

The Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote on sand

An overhead view of the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote filled with things

a person carrying the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote

A woman wearing the Mark & Graham Marina Oversized Straw Tote

Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie

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A woman wearing the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

a close up of the buttons on the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

A close-up of the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

The Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01 folded

A woman pulling up the hood of the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

The front of a woman wearing the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

The back of a woman wearing the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

The side of a woman wearing the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

A woman wearing the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

a close up of the buttons on the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

A close-up of the Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01

The Hikerkind Trail Sun Hoodie 01 folded

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

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Isle Gateway Dry Bag

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Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Person wearing a Isle Gateway Dry Bag.

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Opened Isle Gateway Dry Bag.

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Person wearing a Isle Gateway Dry Bag.

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

Opened Isle Gateway Dry Bag.

Isle Gateway Dry Bag

High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

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The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask on a beach

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The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask and cups on a beach towel at the beach

A person drinking from the cup of the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask with cups set up on a towel on the beach

The cups used with the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

A person pouring a drink from the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask on a beach

The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask and cups on a beach towel at the beach

A person drinking from the cup of the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

The High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask with cups set up on a towel on the beach

The cups used with the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

A person pouring a drink from the High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask

The Azure Co The Head Hammock

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A close-up of a person using the The Azure Co The Head Hammock

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The The Azure Co The Head Hammock on sand

A woman reading a book using the The Azure Co The Head Hammock

A close-up of a person using the The Azure Co The Head Hammock

The The Azure Co The Head Hammock on sand

A woman reading a book using the The Azure Co The Head Hammock