25. A waterproof Kindle Paperwhite for finally reading that bestseller you’ve been wanting to start for ages. The anti-glare display on the screen mimics the look of words on actual paper, providing the optimal beach-reading experience.
My coworker and Kindle-lover Abby Kass says: “I’ve been an avid Kindle user for the past four years, but when I saw the new version, I knew it was time to upgrade. The main selling point is the fact that this one is waterproof. So waterproof, in fact, that it can be in up to 2 meters of fresh water for more than 60 minutes. Plus, it’s lighter, has more storage, and the battery last for WEEKS. I took this on vacation with me and was so impressed. I was able to sit on the ledge in the pool and read without worrying about getting the device wet. And I even put it in the water to test, and it still works perfectly. Plus, I used it every day and didn’t have to charge it the whole time I was on the trip. That gets a big gold star in my book.”
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in three colors, an ad-supported style or without ads, and in two storage sizes).
26. A pack of collapsible pails so your kids can have fun building sand castles and getting water from the ocean. And because they collapse, they take up significantly less space than regular pails. That means more room in the car for other beach supplies!
Promising review: “BEST BUCKETS EVER! I’ll be buying more! I love that they collapse! I bought them for the beach, and I loved that they didn’t take up room during travel. And now they don’t take up room in our outdoor toy bin!” —KB
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).