A Day At The Beach

The Wirecutter Show · 2025-07-02

28:03

It’s officially beach season.

Staff writer Kit Dillion shares his favorite gear to make any beach day, picnic, or pool adventure better, from shelters to chairs to coolers. It’s all about elevating your day in the sun.

Products we recommend:

Best versatile weather beach shelter: Sun Ninja Tent 4 PersonBest beach shade shelter for steady wind: Shibumi Shade ClassicBest beach umbrella: BeachBUB All-In-One Beach Umbrella SystemBest beach umbrella with flaps: Sport-Brella Premiere XLBest budget beach umbrella: Coolibar 6 Foot Intego Beach UmbrellaBest cooler: RTIC 52 QT Ultra-Light CoolerBest cooler upgrade (with wheels): Yeti Tundra Haul Wheeled CoolerBest soft cooler: RTIC Soft Pack Cooler 20 CanBest (affordable) beach chair: Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach ChairBest beach chair with more height: Shibumi Beach ChairKit’s favorite beach chair: Yeti Hondo Beach ChairBest beach cart: Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility CartBest sand sifter: Treasure Digger Sifter

Additional reading:

The 5 Best Beach Umbrellas of 2025 The Best Beach Chair Is the Tommy Bahama Backpack Chair The 6 Best Coolers of 2025 The Best Beach and Pool Toys for Kids and Adults 25(ish) Wirecutter Picks for a Summer Beach Day

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The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Clisset and Caira Blackwell, alongside producer Rosie Guerin, speak with Wirecutter’s best-in-class journalists and other expert guests for actionable advice, surprising life hacks, and delightful product discoveries. From which stand-mixer will last you a lifetime, to the best way to travel with pets, to figuring out if your smart lock is spying on you, The Wirecutter Show gives you straightforward solutions based on years of rigorous and independent product testing by more than 140 Wirecutter journalists.

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