Essentials: Pool Day
When soaring summer temperatures bring your motivation to a grinding halt, there’s only one thing to do: Put away your work, pack a bag, and head to the pool.
Don’t just go au natural, though. Bring along some of the items from our list of pool day essentials, and you’ll be set to chill by the water all day long.
Forty Five Supima Crew T-Shirt
Even though you’ll be swimming in just a pair of shorts, you’re going to need a good t-shirt to cover up with on your way to the pool and back home. Forty Five’s Supima Crew T-Shirt is exactly that shirt, with a laid-back cut and fit that’s made from the softest and most breathable cotton around. It’s a classic wardrobe staple that will never go out of style, so get a few of them while they’re still on special.
Price: $42
Vuori Cruise Boardshorts
There are about a dozen different pairs of swim trunks that we can heartily recommend, but Vuori’s Cruise Boardshorts are the ones that we keep coming back to year after year. Their recycled polyester and elastane material is lightweight, super quick to dry, and has plenty of stretch for comfort and ease of movement. And they’re available in 16 unique color patterns to fit your summery moods.
Price: $74
Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler
What’s a day spent poolside without a handful of brews? Yeti’s Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler is the perfect way to store enough of your favorite beverages for a whole group, with a capacity of around four dozen cans when packed efficiently with ice. And the internal dry goods basket makes for a perfect place to store some sandwiches and snacks for a midday meal, too.
Price: $450
Bell’s Pooltime Ale
And to go along with the Yeti cooler featured above, there’s no better beer than Bell’s Pooltime Ale. Made with cherries hailing from Traverse City, Michigan, it’s a tart and refreshing wheat ale that has just the right balance of flavor, a manageable alcohol content, and an easy-drinking finish. Grab a pack while you can, because this beer is only available in the summertime.
Demerbox DB2 Indestructible Waterproof Speaker
Every day at the pool is better with a custom soundtrack, piped out loud through the Demerbox DB2’s waterproof speaker system. Built in a style reminiscent of an old school boombox mixed with a bomb-proof luggage case, it’s basically indestructible (and entirely waterproof). A single charge will get you 40 hours of playtime, and it can even share its power with your phone through its integrated USB ports.
Price: $399
Yeti Rambler Colster Can Cooler
When temperatures reach into the high double or even triple digits, that fresh beer from your cooler isn’t going to stay cold for very long. Unless, of course, you have one of Yeti’s Rambler Colster Can Coolers. It offers a snug fit around any standard sized can of microbrew, keeping your beer extra cold thanks to its double-walled vacuum insulation.
Price: $30
Vallon Howlin’ Sunglasses
Don’t even think about heading out for a day of fun in the sun without a matching pair of glasses to shield your eyes. The Vallon Howlin’ Sunglasses are perfect for this, with their extreme UV protection, durable acetate construction, and detachable head strap that will always keep them by your side. The Howlin Sunglasses are available in four colors, but we’re partial to the classic black look.
Price: $136
Oars + Alps Hydrating Antioxidant SPF 50 Sunscreen
Last but certainly not least, always pack a can of sunscreen with you. Oars + Alps’ Hydrating Antioxidant SPF 50 Sunscreen does more than just keep you from getting a nasty burn, though—its non-greasy formula also does a great job of keeping your skin cool and moist at the same time. Highly recommended as a regular part of your summer everyday carry kit.
Price: $18
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