3 days ago
41 Must-Have Solutions For Summer Comfort
Quick-dry running shorts that'll have you crying tears of joy when you realize how comfortable these are all day, despite your impressive sweating skills. They have built-in underwear, a phone pocket, and a high slit on each side which is 1) CUTE and 2) extra comfortable.
A clip-on umbrella with UPF 50 protection and *swivel* abilities, so you can turn any chair into a shady spot while out and about. Reviewers have also used this with wagons, strollers, wheelchairs, and electric scooters!
A Revlon volcanic stone face roller that'll absorb excess oil on your face as you swipe it away *without* ruining your makeup. Now that this exists, there's no better product to have in your bag when the summer sun brings back your extra oily skin. Oil blotting sheets WISH they were this sexy. Keep your makeup looking great all day with this OG TikTok beauty sensation.
An Ostrich chaise lounge with holes for your face and arms, so you can comfortably read and scroll through your phone on your stomach without craning your neck or having the sun on your screen. It's adjustable *and* has a pillow cover for snoozin' on your back.
A hands-free, bladeless, portable neck fan that'll treat you to fans on either side of your neck, pointing up at your face with a gentle breeze that'll feel positively heaven-sent on sunny days. This has five different speeds to choose from, so you know you'll be comfortable no matter how long you're stuck saving a spot for your family before the 4th of July parade.
A pair of sunglasses you wear *over* your prescription glasses — a suuuper helpful solution for anyone who has been struggling in the sun for too many years, refusing to spend money on prescription sunglasses and hoping for a simpler solution to keep their eyes comfy in the sun. This is it, my fellow four-eyed friends! These stay on, they're lightweight, and they work.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum sure to do its very darndest to protect your skin (without a white cast) no matter how much you're out in the sun this summer. Reviewers rave about using this as a priming moisturizer. Any way to sneak some SPF into your makeup routine is a real win. My pasty self is buying this as we speak. Seriously.
Or Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 that's cruelty-, fragrance-, oxybenzone-, octinoxate-, silicone-, and aluminum-free, and vegan — sweet! Grab this so you can protect your skin from the sun without a frustrating ashy finish that comes from lesser sunscreens. This actually rubs into your skin, leaving it protect *and* looking fresh.
A mosquito repellent sure to save you from being *bugged* by mosquitos while lounging around on your patio. This creates a 15-foot personal bug-free bubble to have you feeling FREE from those dang pests.
A 12-pack of electrolyte drinks from Biolyte — these have a whopping 6.5x more electrolytes than traditional sports drinks, and they're formulated to help with the cramps, fatigue, and other issues that spring up from general dehydration. If you find yourself losing your personality when uncomfortably parched during a day outdoors, these are here to spring you back to life with a sip!
Milani Make It Last Sunscreen Setting Spray / Primer with SPF 30 so you can be confident that your makeup stays in place, without sweating off, if you take the time to do your full beauty routine in the morning. Not only that, this'll make your makeup waterproof for up to 16 hours. So feel free to go full face on a beach day if you feel like it!
An adjustable gardening bench designed with over-attentive gardeners in mind. If you end up spending too much time crouched down and stressing out your knees while tending to your seedlings, the padding and handles on this are here to help! This is also adjustable and raises to become a seat, which is great when you need a break from working in the backyard, OR as the perfect portable seat for your next fishing trip, like the reviewer below.
A lightweight, fast-drying towel — this repels sand instead of attracting it like most beach towels do, so you won't get covered in sand while lounging on the beach! PLUS it's ultra absorbent, so you'll dry off fast after a plunge in the water. Grab one of these and you can make a day at the beach finally feel like, well, a day at the beach!
A portable lock box to keep your necessities secure when you're napping in the sand. It's designed to attach around two beach chairs, so you won't have a nagging worry about your wallet/phone getting stolen while trying to relax.
A BruMate insulated can cooler with a double-walled stainless-steel layer that'll keep drinks up to 20 times colder than a koozy. Skip the disappointment that comes from a room temperature beverage when you're thirsting under the sun — keep that drink freezy all day long with this treasure instead!
A pair UPF 50 leggings and a UV 40 cooling T-shirt for easing the minds of parents who wanna keep their kids outside as much as possible this summer, knowing they've got sun protection covered at the same time.
Promising reviews: "My granddaughter loves these leggings. She wears them during forest school with her dresses to protect her legs." —RoxAnne C."This shirt is a great alternative to a cotton shirt, especially for humid and hot climates. The shirt has been keeping our son dry and cool the past few weeks with no issues. We live in New England where there are a lot of ticks, and we appreciate the light colors so that we can easily monitor and make sure nothing's crawled onto our kiddo." —Jacquelyn the leggings for $34.95 (available in two colors and sizes 4T–14Y) and the T-shirt for $24.95 (available in five colors and sizes 4T–10Y); both from Reima.
A Yeti backpack cooler — an investment-worthy piece that'll be *far* easier to carry long distances than a traditional cooler. Keeping yourself hydrated (or full of spiked seltzer) might be the only way to keep yourself out in the sun on your next family vacation.
Lanolips hydrating SPF 30 lip balm because if it really chaps your hide (my Grandma's favorite phrase, Hi Grandma!) that most SPF products leave a white cast and taste *terrible* on your lips, then you need to be using this healing combo of lanolin oil, SPF, and vitamin E to moisturize, nourish, and protect that extra thin skin.
A Cruiser City from Veer that'll make packing up and heading out the door on summer days SO much easier. There's room for an entire day's worth of necessities in this wagon — so no need to be carrying heavy coolers or giant beach bags while *also* strolling your kid through the sand! This is designed with swivel wheels furthest from the handle, meaning you can push it like a stroller while still getting all the benefits of a ride-on wagon! This is a truly game-changing way to explore the world with your kids. Plus, it has cup holders.
A vegan ingrown hair oil sure to save the day (and your bikini line) if shaving on sensitive parts of your body leads to inflammation and breakouts that are more bothersome than the hair was. Not only does it address that inflammation, but the spiffy mix of jojoba and grapeseed oil moisturizes and softens your skin to keep it nourished. Swimsuit season, here we come!
And an exfoliating mitten lots of folks love for preventing ingrown hairs, reducing KP, and smoothing out their skin before applying tanning lotion. If your skin feels covered in gunk after a day slathered in sunscreen on the beach, this is the solution for you!
An inflatable beach pillow designed not to blow away *and* with a slot to insert a cooling gel pack. If dad grumbles about family days at the beach, packing this in the beach bag is sure to help him sleep the day away in comfort.
A pair of Reebok Voltage Smart Audio Sunglasses complemented by Lucyd's mirror polarized lenses for optimum comfort. These have an impressive eight hours of music/talking abilities on a single charge with Hi-Fi audio tech, so you aren't stuck keeping track of headphones on the go. They are lightweight and sweat-resistant, so whether you love biking, running, or mini golf, these sunglasses are the pair you'll wanna wear.
A flexible, adjustable mister that'll help you keep your cool when some fresh air would do you good, but the heat makes you hide inside. It'll cool the surrounding area by up to 20 degrees, so it doesn't have to be *sweltering* while you enjoy some sun.
A travel shawl with UPF 50+ protection, which claims to block 98% of the sun's rays when outside. This is a great accessory when traveling to hot climates where you need the extra sun protection without melting under extra layers.
A Nori Press steam iron so you can enjoy your breathable linen outfits *looking their best* all summer long. If you, like me, spend the entire summer feeling awkward in your ridiculously wrinkled wardrobe because linen is so darn hard to keep wrinkle free, this thing is about to save your clothing from yourself.
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes with a clinical strength formula that'll last up to seven days (!!!) for folks who get seasonal depression whenever the sun has them sweatin' it for no good reason.
A pack of SPF-sensing stickers to remind your skin about the importance of sunscreen when you're having too much fun to remember to reapply on your own.
Olay Super Serum Body Wash (the body wash version of Olay's cult favorite facial Super Serum) — this is so soothing it's basically gonna feel like giving your dry skin a niacinamide-forward bottle of red, with notes of shea butter and a whiff of collagen peptides that'll treat your ~full body~ to 24-hour hydration when summer has you feeling dehydrated from head to toe. Ahhh, drink that all in.
A cork yoga bundle from 42 Birds for folks who are working hard to embrace outdoor exercise this season. The cork material is non-slip and boasts anti-microbial and self-cleaning properties to help resist mold and mildew (eliminating the bad smells often soaked into our yoga mats). This is super lightweight, so you can comfortably carry the whole kit to the park, where you can enjoy your yoga in some fresh air — rather than smelling the feet of the person doing downward dog in front of you in a cramped classroom.
A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator sure to make putting on sunscreen (both on your kids *and* on yourself) less of a chore. This goes on fast and blends in easily — no mess required!
A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks)! 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the summer.
A pair of top-rated bike shorts (we're talking 60,000 5-star reviews, folks) with so many available styles you can buy several and make them a versatile staple in your summer wardrobe. Have a pair for working out, a pair for daily 'fits, and some to wear under skirts and dresses to keep your thighs from chafing during sweat season.
Burt's Bees sunburn soother made with aloe and coconut oil to soothe and hydrate your skin if, despite your best efforts, you end up with a brutal sunburn sometime this summer. Feel at ease knowing this is at-the-ready if you end up turning into a lobster and need a little help feeling soothed.
A Coola scalp and hair sunscreen mist with SPF 30 so you don't get dandruff and dry skin peeling from a sunburned hair part. Not only will it help prevent sunburns, but it's also formulated to protect your hair from sun damage. Use this as the finishing touch on your daily haircare and you're gonna be g2g! Great.
Or a lightweight UPF 50+ protective running hat to keep your face and head extra protected while also keeping the sun out of your eyes. Spiffy.
And! A UPF 50 protective neck drape you can attach to the back of your new cap and spare the back of your neck from a brutal burn. That spot is the easiest to forget when applying sunscreen. Save yourself the drama and start using this instead!
A hip seat sling that'll feel much cooler than having your child against your chest like in traditional carriers. If your kid cries as if the floor is lava when you try getting them to walk on their own, this side sling is a brilliant way to carry them on a hot day.
A sand removal bag so you can "dust off" you and your kids before everyone gets into the car after a day at the beach. The bag is filled with a talc-free, reef-friendly powder that will ensure the sand stays outside, where it belongs.
An anti-blister balm that'll keep you from feeling de-feet-ed by painful blisters that come from sweaty feet during the long walking tours you have planned during your summer vacation.
And finally, a KitchenAid shaved ice attachment (you read that right!!) for giving your KitchenAid a new job when it's way too hot to be baking. Snow cone season is officially in full swing!
