“I used to hate the beach. Then I got this umbrella.”

Plus: Win a bundle of beach gear we love
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A beach umbrella that actually stays put

Illustration: Dana Davis; Photo: Annemarie Conte

A summer tale as old as time: You’ve lugged your umbrella out of the car and through the sand, and done the sweaty work of burying its pole into place. Then comes a minor gust of wind, and poof—your sun protection is now a dangerous hazard, flying down the beach, while you cartoonishly chase after it.

May we suggest this uniquely designed beach umbrella, instead? A triangular tarp with a hole in the center allows you to fill it with sand—and acts as a weighted sandbag that sits atop the beach to stabilize the umbrella. No more futile burying of the pole required.

This beach umbrella didn’t fly away once, even on the windiest days→

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We’re giving away some of our favorite beach essentials

A cooler, beach chair, and beach towel against a pink backdrop.
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Our experts have spent hundreds of hours researching and testing products to find the most dependable picks so you can hit the sand stress-free. To help you enjoy your summer trips to the shore, we’re giving away a bundle of our favorite beach essentials—including an expert-approved towel, a roomy backpack cooler, our favorite beach chair, and a chic pair of sunglasses.

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Get to know some of our prizes

The Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair sitting on a sandy beach, with forested cliffs behind it.

The very best beach chair

It’s nimble, comfortable, and durable→

The Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel, one of our also-great picks for the best beach towel.

A quick-drying, good-looking towel

Made from soft Turkish cotton→

A black and gray Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Soft Cooler.

Our favorite backpack cooler

It’s easy to carry and holds 36 (!) cans→

Plus: An iconic (evening) beach look? A wearable sleeping bag.

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