Hey there, summer lover! The sun’s out, the days are long, and it’s time to enjoy some fun in the sun. Except, that fun in the sun comes at a price, and there are a lot of things to think about for you and your family as things heat up.
Here are 28 of the best must-have summer essentials to keep the fun times rolling.
1. UV Stickers
So, you know you need sunblock, or you’re going to burn to a crisp the first 15 minutes you’re out in the summer sun. When do you reapply it, though? Many people don’t even think to reapply it, and those who do typically just time it. That means that the second that sunscreen wears off, you’re getting exposed to UV rays that cause cancer, uncomfortable burns, etc.
These UV stickers fix that by telling you exactly when to reapply your sunscreen and stay safe.
2. Sunscreen Applicator
Have you ever found a favorite sunscreen that keeps you and the family safe, but it’s either not suitable for the kids or you’re worried about leaving sprays out in the heat? This sunscreen applicator takes care of that in a jiffy.
It’s a kid-friendly roll-on design, and you can refill it with your favorite sunscreen. You can always keep the kids safe and having fun.
3. Cooling Umbrella
If you’re anything like us, you love a good umbrella blocking the sun and keeping you cool in the summer, but what if you could turn your umbrella into a little misting zone on top of some shade?
Like your own little gentle rain cloud, this cooling umbrella sprays a gentle mist, and it’s all USB-powered!
4. Long-Lasting Ice Packs
Reaching into a cooler and grabbing an ice cold water while you’re out camping, or being able to bring your favorite refrigerated foods out to the campfire, are part of what makes the outdoors so fun. At least, until your ice pack thaws out.
These long-lasting ice packs keep that from happening by staying cold for 24-48 hours, and you get 4 in a pack!
5. Ice Ring Neck Cooler
We absolutely hate it when we’re trying to enjoy a nice barbeque or night out looking at the stars, but this ice ring neck cooler has been a huge lifesaver. It’s like an ice pack, but it’s a ring that goes around your neck.
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6. Umbrella Hat
This one is perfect for the kids, and if you’re not worried about looking a little goofy, you’re sure to love it, too. The umbrella hat is exactly what you think it is. It’s an umbrella, but it’s designed to stay on your head like a hat. It’s a fun novelty the kids will get a kick out of while staying cool, and we can’t deny that it does do its job well.
7. Mini Phone Fan
If you’re like us, you have your phone on you all the time. It’s your phone, TV, computer, calculator, and camera all wrapped up into one, and it never leaves your side. This mini phone fan turns it into the ultimate summer cooling device, too! Just plug it into your charging port, and you can scroll endlessly with a nice cool breeze.
8. Outdoor Bugs Zapper
If you love long evenings on the patio or weekends out in the woods, you know what tends to ruin any outdoor experience the fastest. Bugs. This outdoor bug zapper is cost-effective, portable, and does a great job giving those little flying nuisances a taste of their own medicine!
9. Cooling Mat for Pets
You can’t forget about your furry buddies when you start preparing for the summer heat. They have to stay cool, too. Luckily, this cooling mat for pets gives them a soft, comfy, and cool spot to rest when they’re done playing fetch, following you on hikes, and more. There are no power cords, ice packs, or any of that. Just lay it down and your pet gets a cool surface.
10. Portable Air Pump
If you plan on camping, airing up a lot of pool toys, or pretty much anything that involves an air compressor, we’ve got good news for you. This is a portable air pump that’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, has a built-in lithium battery, and makes everything from beach balls to inflatable beds a breeze to inflate.
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11. Phone Umbrella
We know how much this sucks. You go to use your phone outside, and no matter how much you adjust the brightness, you just can’t see anything. Well, with this phone umbrella, that’s not a problem. It clips onto your phone and gives your screen shade just like a normal umbrella protects you. Plus, it’s super adorable.
12. Bag with Wine Cooler
The beach might not be the best spot to carry around bottles of wine, but this bag with wine cooler combo makes it so you don’t have to. It’s a nifty handbag with a wine cooler liner and a pour spout at the bottom. Just pour in two bottles of your favorite wine, and you’re ready for a good time.
13. Quick Drying Towels
This is a simple addition to your summertime kit, but it’s a meaningful one. These quick drying towels can help you dry off after a swim or an intense outdoor workout, but they’re dry and ready to pack up in no time.
14. Pool Floating Chair
We absolutely love these pool floating chairs. They make it easy to float around and relax, and they’re a lot easier to get into than normal floaties. You even get 2!
15. Portable Neck Fan
Most of your body heat escapes through your head, and on a hot summer’s day, that’s bound to be a sweaty, uncomfortable, fact of life. This portable neck fan is rechargeable, you can wear it like a necklace, and it gives you a cool breeze all day long.
16. Bugs Zapper Racket
This is just like the portable zapper we talked about earlier, but this bug zapper racket is for when you want to be a little more “active” with your bug zapping. Carry it like a tennis racket and zap those buggers out of the sky!
17. Adjustable Tint Sunglasses
Sunglasses are essential, but have you ever noticed that they’re usually too dark or not dark enough? These adjustable tint sunglasses are electronic, and you can use an app to adjust the tint on the go. Never worry about the tint, again.
18. Foldable Tanning Chair
We all like getting a tan out in the sun, and this foldable tanning chair makes it easy. It’s a lengthy, comfy, chair and it folds up to fit in small spaces.
19. Fast Beverage Cooler
When it’s hot out, you want a cold drink ASAP. Not in 30 minutes or longer waiting on a cooler to work. This fast beverage cooler is battery powered and chills a 12-ounce can in just 60 seconds. Refresh in the heat in just one minute with no big coolers of ice!
20. Reusable Water Balloons
This one’s for the kids. If you’re also a parent like we are, you know your kids will have a ball with water balloons, but they make a huge mess, and you constantly have to rebuy them. These are reusable water balloons that are easy and quick to fill, close magnetically, and you get 12 in a pack.
21. Slush Maker Cup
Nothing cools you off better on a hot day like a slushy or milkshake, and with this slush maker cup, you can make them yourself in just a couple of minutes. All you do is keep the core frozen, slip it into the cup, put in your favorite ingredients, and mix it all up. Poof. You get a frozen treat that’s fun for the whole family.
22. Ice Cubes Stick Tray
Keeping an ice cold bottle of water on you is going to be essential this summer, but the fill holes are always too small for traditional ice cubes. This ice cubes stick tray fixes that by making long, thin, ice that slides right into your favorite water bottle.
23. Canopy Chair
If you’re going to go to parades, sit on the beach, or just enjoy time in your yard this summer, we highly recommend this canopy chair. It’s a typical folding chair, but it has a built-in canopy to keep you in the shade.
24. Outdoor Dog Bed
Again, your furry buddies are a part of the family, and we know you want to treat them well, too. This outdoor dog bed is like a little elevated tent for your furry pal to keep them cool all summer long.
25. Cooling Towels
Staying cool is crucial, and this is going to be one of the hottest summers yet. These cooling towels are small enough to go anywhere with you, you simply soak them to make them cool down, and rub your face down. They even come in a big pack for the whole family.
26. Portable Mist Fan
If you liked the misting umbrella we talked about earlier, but it’s a little too big for you, this portable misting fan is a great choice. It’s small, folds up, can be recharged, and it serves as both a fan and a misting system.
27. Neck Cooling Gaiter
We love to go fishing and enjoy the outdoors, and this neck cooling gaiter is perfect for that. Even in direct sunlight, the cooling fabric keeps your body temp low, protects against facial sunburns and UV rays, and feels great.
28. Folding Stool
Finally, sometimes you just need to take a break, and this folding stool makes that easy. It can hold up to 400 pounds, can fit practically anywhere, and it’s perfect for on jobsites, out camping, or even just around the house.
