If you’re gearing up for some fun in the sun this summer but you’re overwhelmed by all the options for chairs, towels, and umbrellas. Consumer Reports has you covered with some of the best beach, pool ...

— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. There are two schools of thought on the beach. One regards it with typical sea-drenched ...

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RESULTS AFTER THEY PUT POPULAR GEAR TO THE TEST. THERE ARE LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR SUMMER RECREATION HERE IN OUR STATE, FROM THE BEACH TO THE LAKES OR THE POOLS. AND THERE ARE EVEN MORE OPTIONS FOR THINGS ...

The best beach umbrellas are like great mattresses or high-performance running shoes: Skimp on quality and you’ll have a bad time (or worse, you’ll end up hurt). Maybe that sounds far-fetched, but ...

All beach umbrellas look the same—until you set them up on a windy day and one flies into the Atlantic Ocean before you can kick off your flip-flops (true story). After evaluating five popular beach ...