Whether you're a beach family or a pool family (we're both!), packing right makes all the difference between a stressful outing and the best day ever. This list covers everything from sun protection and stylish totes to pool floats and water shoes th...
Big enough for everything — towels, snacks, sunscreen, and still looks cute
Becokan Large Waterproof Beach Tote Bag
The only way to spend a pool day — I literally live on this thing
Stonful Pool Floats Lounger, 2 Pack Inflatable
This is what I use on my whole family — mineral, reef-safe, and actually works
Reef Safe Mineral Sunscreen Made In Hawai'i
Game changer for all-day beach trips with kids — sets up in under a minute
Gorich Beach Tent Sun Shelter UPF 50+
My whole family wears these at the beach and the pool — protect those feet
Beach & Pool Aqua Shoes - Trespass
Keeps water ice cold for hours even in full sun — a beach day must-have
40 OZ Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle
Way better than reapplying sunscreen every hour — I put these on my kids and stop worrying
Boy's Rash Guards | Certified UPF 50+ - UV Skinz
Sat on a towel for years before getting one of these — never going back!
Low Beach Chair - Amazon.com
Because dropping your phone in the pool is NOT a summer memory you want to make
Waterproof Case For Swimming - Amazon.com
Finally found one that actually stays in the sand — no more chasing it down the beach
AMMSUN 8ft Large Beach Umbrella with Sand Anchor
Keeps keys, sunscreen, snacks and everything else dry even when we're in and out of the water all day
IDRYBAG Waterproof Dry Bag for Kayaking 2L-20L
We don't leave the house for a beach day without this in the bag — a total must-have
