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It’s easy to have fun in the sun when you’re lounging on a Barbie float watching an outdoor movie.

Courtney Hayes is a freelancer who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2019, covering a wide range of topics including home decor, fashion, beauty and skincare, gift guides, pet products, and more.

Promising review: "These outdoor string lights completely transformed our patio! They give off the perfect warm glow without being too bright, making evenings outside feel cozy and inviting. They were easy to hang, feel well-made, and have held up great outdoors. We use them for everything from relaxing on the patio to hosting family and friends, and they make the space feel so much more welcoming. If you’re looking for an easy upgrade to your backyard, deck, or porch, these lights are absolutely worth it! 🌟" —K. Scales

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in various lengths and bulb quantities).

It comes with a constant air blower and eight tie-down ropes and stakes. It's compatible with most projectors.

Promising review: "Love my golf cart float and so does everyone else because I can't seem to keep them off of it. Easy to inflate and the optional shade comes in handy when it gets too hot!" —Genesis R.

Promising review: "These glasses are great for keeping wine cold while drinking it! I also have the beer glasses, which are also great and do a fantastic job! Wish I had bought them sooner as I like my beverages extremely cold!!" —Larry Kittel

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in two sizes and two color combos).

Promising review: "I like how compact it is. It is portable. You can store lots of sunscreen in it and apply several times. It applies easily and is mess-free for the parent. I definitely recommend it." —Mohamed osman

Get it from Amazon for $12.78+ (available in 13 colors).

Promising review: "Best sunscreen on the market! My kids have really dry skin, and this is the only sunscreen I have found that actually hydrates their skin as opposed to drying them out. It gives me confidence that my kids are being taken care of in the summer." —HALEY BRIDGES

Promising review: "Love how you can pull it from the freezer and pack stuff and not worry about ice or ice packs. We take it to the pool , and it’s great. Took it on a short boat day and it was great for that too. For longer periods, I might add some ice packs inside, but this is GREAT!! 10/10 would buy again." —Katie McCormack

Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in four colors).

Shibumi is a small business based in North Carolina.

Promising review: "This was so much easier to set up than the umbrella that we've used for so many years. Plus the fact that I don't have to worry about it flying away. That was always an issue with our umbrella. The shade was wonderful. I purchased the classic, which was the bigger one. And my daughter, two granddaughters, and I had more than enough room for ourselves and all of our things on the beach. Thank you, Shibumi, for such a great product that is lightweight, easy to put up, and fun to enjoy!!! We would highly recommend this to anybody." —Linda H.

Get it from Shibumi for $215+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).

Both the picnic table and the bench can hold tots up to 135 combined pounds.

Promising review: "Great quality of table and umbrella! My grandsons are 3 and 4 and are rough on everything they have. This product has stood the test. We are outside often in SoCal and use this table daily. Arts and crafts, lunch, and occasionally time-outs. Easy to clean and move around. I highly recommend this table." —Cwboyz235

Get it from Amazon for $64.59+ (clip the coupon on the product page to get the multicolor option at this price; available in two colors).

Girl Tribe Co is a woman-owned small business.

The set includes tiles, six dice, a storage box, four user guides, and a cleaning cloth.

Promising review: "Beautiful set, which is easy to read for beginners yet has the look and feel of a boutique set. Love that the numerals are large and easy to read." —okiedeb27

Get it from Amazon for $77.34+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I just received mine, and it was very easy to put together. I’m in my 60s and had no problems, but I love a project. Used it for the 4th of July weekend, and it worked great. Kept our drinks nice and cold for over 48 hours in this awful Georgia heat. Kept cooler in the shade on the back porch. Still had some ice after two days, and the water was super ice cold when I drained it out. Love it has a drain in the back. Comes with a large scoop, which was useful. Rolls around easily. Love this cooler!" —L. PROCTOR

Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "These towels are full of color and are a great quality fabric! My family and I took these to Mexico, and they withstood the sand and sun. Love these towels." —Laura Brown

Get a set of four from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in larger quantities).

TravelWildheart is a small business based in Berwyn, IL. 

Promising review: "Used two on vacation, gifted to my friends. They loved them and have already used them at the condo pools. Looking forward to this summer's boating season and using them at the marina pools and on the boat!" —Christi

Get it from TravelWildheart on Etsy for $8 (available in 10 colors)

Promising review: "Work great. The fabric outer mesh helps protect your arms from rashes from the traditional PVC floats. Very heavy-duty. Traveled with these to Mexico and used them for two weeks beachside and poolside. Would recommend. I bought two, and both held up for our vacation, no problem. Easy to deflate, and they come with a storage pouch as well for storage." —Martin H

Get it from Amazon for $18.96+ (available in eight color combos).

Promising review: "I've had many of these, and I've given away a couple as gifts. People absolutely love them, and you can't go wrong with such a cool, budget-friendly gift! They are totally waterproof, and as expected from a Hoyle deck, they are easy to shuffle and work perfectly right out of the box. They are the exact size everyone expects from Hoyle, the design is nice looking but not at all relevant to my uses, they're just great quality, nice looking, and fun." —ohiobuckeye15

Get it from Baublebar for $78+ (available in three sizes and 15 colors).

Promising review: "Best thing I’ve gotten in years! It truly is waterproof, and pictures come out clear, surprisingly. It floats, and I just love the color." —Claire Fullenkamp

Get it from Casemate for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors and two-packs).

The set includes four molds, a shovel, and a large rake. 

The included ice pack is reusable and TSA-friendly. 

Promising reviews: "I love these shell bags because I can just put it across my body while I’m snorkeling, and I always have my bag ready for the treasures I find. Nice big size, so it holds a bunch of shells. The bag feels well-sewn together, and the sipper is sturdy, so I think it will last for many years. I had to order more because everyone wanted mine when we went out!" —T Hesse

"Toddler approved! Great value and multi-purpose. We bought these for a beach trip and use them all the time. Great to load up with sunscreen and toss into the bottom of the stroller. Our toddler likes to use it as a purse or to fill with toys. Love the fun colors." —Eleanor Rose Hill

Get a set of three from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in two sizes and five color combos).

Promising review: "Sturdy. Comfortable and big enough for the dogs and me. I like the high back and the long arm rests. Good quality for the value. Easy to pack around and store. Would buy again." —Miss Buckingham

Get it from Amazon for $85.49+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

It comes with two inflatable boards and eight bags.

Promising review: "Bought this product SEVERAL years ago and used it extensively on vacation every year. The beanbags finally gave out, so we replaced them with a different product last year. Did not like that, so went back to see what else we could find. Did not see this product last year when looking and so glad to have found it this year because we know it is durable and fun!" —Larztnzer

I take my Hulken bag everywhere — including the beach, grocery store, antique mall, and on trips.

Get it from Target for $110 (available in three colors).

It includes cheeses, charcuterie, other snacks, bamboo forks, a bamboo knife, and bamboo tongs on a reusable wood board. 

Promising review: "This cheese board is always amazing! I love the variety of cheeses and different goodies on the board!" —Boarderie customer

Get it from Boarderie for $139+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "Such a fun game to play by the pool! Water resistant, so no stress if they fall in. Love the ring to keep them together when we’re not playing. Fun for littles and the older family members!" —Candice Coleridge

Promising review: "These are great to help improve my 5-year-old's swimming skills! We make it a game to see how many she can get in one breath, and it's really helped her lung capacity, and she's had fun doing it! They sink well, pretty much stay in the same place on the bottom of the pool, and are easy to retrieve. Great purchase!" —Sandra M.

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in two other styles).

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