If You’re Traveling To A Hot Climate, Reviewers Swear By These 51 Things

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If You’re Traveling To A Hot Climate, Reviewers Swear By These 51 ThingsYou’ll probably still (physically) sweat, but these things will help prevent you (mentally) sweating the small stuff.

1. A set of sunscreen reminder stickers to pair with your body sunscreen so there’s someone besides you and your pal who’re wading in the waves to remind you that, uh, yes, you do need to reapply! Oh and they last for 12 hours. Once a sticker turns colors, it’s time to reapply. 

Check out a TikTok of the sunscreen stickers in action. 

Promising review: “Just used this product on a recent trip to Florida. I made sure to wash my skin before application, and it lasted about two days on my skin without coming off. When out of the sun or behind UV glass, like in a car, the spot turns clear. As soon as you step into the sun, it turns purple. If you use sunblock, it starts to become clear or semi-clear. After being on the beach and having gone into the water a few times, the spot started seeing purple, and I applied sunblock again. In a minute, the spot was clear again. So this is very effective In alerting me when to reapply.” —RGTorque

Get two 16-counts from Amazon for $25.99+ (also available as a 48-count). 

2. A set of towel clips you’ll be grateful you packed once the wind kicks up as you’re 20 feet away tossing a football with your pals. (And you can use it to hang up your wet swimsuit after.) Check out a TikTok of the towel clips in action. 

Promising review: “I purchased these for a family of eight going on a cruise and they loved them! So easy to use, just put your towel on the beach chair and clip down with these. They said they were especially awesome on windy days when others towels were blowing away if they were not sitting on the chair. The family was able to go to lunch or take a walk and not worry that their towels had been blown away and someone had then snagged their seats. Very inexpensive and functional clips.” —TypeA

Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $9.99. 

3. A portable handheld fan for those moments when the breeze takes a break. Oh, and it’s also a power bank *and* flashlight. So you’ll be sure to find all sorts of other uses for it. 

Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action. 

Promising review: “This fan works so well, keeps me cool when I’m on the beach or sitting outside in the sun. The battery life is amazing but it takes a while to charge up.” —Amanda Clerk

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors). 

4. Plus a hands-free portable neck fan for those sweltering days on the beach when you just seem to be pouring sweat — even in the shade of the umbrella. Just be sure to charge it with the USB before you pack your beach bag!It has five speeds to choose from and runs from 4–16 hours. Reviewers note that you should definitely put your hair in a ponytail (but that it’s easy to unsnag if it gets caught).

Promising review: “I have been using this nonstop all summer!! I take it to the amusement park by us every time we go and I love it. So far, it’s held up, and a charge lasts on full blast for a few hours. Definitely better than the fans you hang on a string around your neck- this one cools better because it’s closer to your head and cools the sides of your face and neck. 10/10.” —ZMomUtah

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four colors).

5. An I Dew Care “Tap Secret” mattifying powder shampoo to tackle greasy roots without the aerosol formula. Cheers to skipping a morning wash for an early flight…and still being able to carry on some dry shampoo without making room for it in your toiletries bag. (Psst, this comes in multiple shades that’ll blend in with hair colors.)

The powder-based dry shampoo works just like spray formulas — apply to the area you’re looking to refresh and then shake out excess powder with your fingertips or a brush. The OG formula is suitable for all hair types, but there are also options specifically for blonde, brown, and black hair. 

Promising review: “Soooooo I was very skeptical about the product because all the photos I saw were people with finer hair so I wasn’t too sure it was gonna work for me, a woman of color, but let me tell you this works! I just got my hair done two days ago and I made a mistake putting something in it and it made it kind of greasy so I said “there has to be a solution for this” and I found this product. I just put it on and the results were great. This is definitely going to save me whenever this happens — especially btw washes.” —jacqueline

Get it from Amazon for $16. 

6. A racerback tank top you can throw on with basically any bottom that you own. And reviewers say it’s compressive enough that you can skip the bra with it — which is especially welcome when it’s THIS hot outside. 

Promising review: “I have bought this top in seven different colors because I am that obsessed with it. I have gifted it to all of my friends for their birthdays because it is that great. It is spandex-like material and super comfy, but the fit and style of it are what I am obsessed with. It is super cute. I wear this to work out in or even just wear to go out in without a bra underneath, and it keeps everything in check. My number one clothing item for the last couple of months!!” —Midwestern Girl

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and 23 colors).

7. A stick of Gold Bond Friction Defense can stop chafing caused by sweat before it even starts. It’s sooo good and better than any other competitor in the thigh-saving category. Toss this in your bag and apply before you go on that long, lovely beach stroll.Amazon

My former colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan! Here’s what she has to say: 

“I’ve used it for about 12 years now and it’s the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it’s unscented, and it doesn’t melt away when you start to sweat. If it’s a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I’ve also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!”

Promising review: “Whoooo sometimes I feel as if a fire is going to start between my fat thighs, but with this stuff they just glide right on by each other, it has been a summer life saver. Only thing is you have to pack it on and reapply maybe 4 hours in, so bring it along for the ride. I will be buying again.” —Ash

Get it from Amazon for $6.28.

8. A Burt’s Bees sunburn soother because sometimes the family WILL get burnt from some fun in the sun — even if you’ve been on VERY strict sunscreen patrol. Its aloe vera and coconut oil formula is super gentle on skin while helping relieve pain, redness, and swelling.

Promising review: “Throw away your plain aloe and buy this immediately! I will never not have this on hand in the summer/on vacation. It works miraculously well, and by the next day you’re totally good. Approved by my kids too!” —KMR

Get it from Amazon for $16.83.

9. A truly miraculous sand-free beach blanket made so sand will roll right off of it. Plus it’s big enough to help you lay claim to a good amount of beach space for you and your pals (up to seven adults!). It packs up pretty small so it’s a great bet even if you have to ride public transportation to get to the beach (i.e. ME). You’re gonna love it for park days too. 

Parents especially love this because babies and toddlers can lay on it without getting sand in their mouths. It has four corner bags to fill with sand to keep it down, straps with pegs to hold it in place on extra windy days, a convenient carry bag with a shoulder strap, and a zipper pouch for secure storage.

Promising review: “This was the BEST purchase I’ve ever made for a beach trip. We took this to Hawaii and it fit perfectly in my bag. We used this every single day of our trip and there was more than enough space for all four adults and all of our things, we sat out in the rain in it and it was dry within 30 minutes of laying in the sun. This will for sure be coming with me on all of my future travels!” —Hannah

Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in two colors).

10. An inflatable beach pillow to help create the ultimate beach setup without having to pack a whole other suitcase with just beach stuff. It’s way comfier than a pile of sand or rolled-up spare towel. Plus, they’re made to stay put when the wind picks up, and have a spot for a cooling pack.Amazon

It even comes with a compact carrying case so you can just shove it in your bag so it’s always ready when you need it.

Promising review: “I threw these in my bag last minute for a trip to a resort in Cancun, and we absolutely loved them! They take up no room, and I easily fit two pillows in my carry-on bag to have for the beach. Made the beach chairs so much more relaxing by being able to be comfortable. They blew up so easily. It just took four big breaths for each pillow. Loved that I could either use the straps or sand to hold them in place. I also liked the idea of traveling with them in my carry-on in case we had a delayed flight, and I had enough time for an airport nap. I’ll be bringing these on all future vacations.” —Nikki Miller

Get it from Amazon for $35 (available in six colors).

11. Some Frogglez (aka *comfortable* swim goggles that stay PUT) that’ll make your kid look like an extra in an episode of Doctor Who and, perhaps, inspire them to finally jump off into the deep end. Promising review: “I am not being paid in any capacity for this review. I’m just simply very impressed with these goggles. My 4-year-old daughter was afraid to put her face in the water until I bought her a pair of goggles at the grocery store. Then she became a little fish and loved to swim, but every time she jumped in the water, her rubber goggles slid off her head, and I would have to put them back on. I found these goggles on Amazon and spent the money to get them, and they were worth every single penny. They never fall off my daughter’s head. She can even pull the glasses onto her forehead and off her eyes when she takes a break, and it does not move the band off the top or the back of her head. It also does not pull her hair out. They do not fall off when she jumps in the pool, either. I’m very impressed and strongly recommend!” —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $26.98 (available in three colors).

12. A *solid* Neutrogena SPF 50 sunscreen that really sticks to your skin on your tropical (or just plain sweaty) vacation. Oh, and because it’s a solid, it’s carry-on–friendly! Just make sure that you REALLY spread the SPF around, which you should be doing for ANY sunscreen, really. Amazon

I first bought this for a weeklong Croatian vacation in 2021 when I did carry-on, and as long as you are *thoroughly* reapplying, this stuff stays on pretty well. On a beach club afternoon, I did haphazardly reapply and missed a strip on one arm, but I tend to do that with spray-on or lotion sunscreen, too. Since then, I’ve packed this for any trip I’ve been on, including a two-day Disneyland trip where I toted this around in my bag and shared with friends. I sometimes carry it with me in my purse on my everyday adventures because I know it’s so easy to apply. Also worth mentioning…I am about the palest lady you’ve ever seen and swear by daily application of sunscreen. But when on a beach trip, I’m constantly swimming in the water and sweating. So yeah, this stuff works. 

And if you’re a bit hesitant about jumping on the solid sunscreen bandwagon, you can pack a stick of this, knowing you have enough sun protection to get you through to finding some spray-on or lotion SPF at your destination. Psst, you should be using at least SPF 30 and even better if it’s waterproof (this stuff is). Check out AAD’s Guidelines / Sunscreen FAQ’s and debunked Sunscreen Myths.

Get it from Amazon for $9.49.

13. A set of Sea Bands with a little nub that targets the acupuncture point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. This’ll be great in case your vacation entails a boat day (or three). Promising review: “My car sickness has been getting worse for years. I drive often with my family back to my hometown about five hours away. I put these on and was finally able to ride without constantly fighting nausea. They fit comfortably and I quickly forgot they were on. This feels like a simple, cost efficient fix.” —Breya Porter

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.52 (available in adult and children’s sizes).

14. A waterproof, sandproof beach bag in a cute pattern that could double as a personal item on your flight to that all-inclusive tropical resort you’ve been looking forward to for the past six months. 

Promising review: “Love this bag. It says sand resistant; however, I didn’t expect much for the price. I was pleasantly surprised! Not only is it sand resistant, it has lots of pockets, and it’s large enough to carry large beach towels, three cans of sunscreen, room for snacks, and it is an adorable print! Love it so much and am glad I took a chance on this one. 5 stars across the board!!” —CBoz

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 15 patterns).

15. A mesh beach bag with a cooler zip-off portion at the bottom so you can feed two birds with one scone whether you’re making your way to the park or trudging onto the beach with kids in tow and could use a free hand. 

Promising review: “This is a great tote! The cooler on the bottom is unexpected each time someone sees it and is a great little bonus. We had more than enough room to pack four Gatorades and squeezable applesauce packs — you probably can’t pack a lunch and drinks for more than two or three people, but we only had two so it served us great!” —MasonDixon

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).

16. A set of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier packets, an electrolyte drink mix infused with potassium and vitamin C you can stir into a bottle of water to help speed up your hydration. After all, on beach days you aren’t so good at drinking water. So this is a great preventative measure. (I also personally love these for travel and hangovers, and hangovers while you’re traveling.)Amazon

Psst — it’s  also gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free! 

Promising review: “I love this stuff!!! In Florida, where the sun can take the moisture out of you between the heat and the humidity, you can tend to get a little dehydrated, no matter how much water you drink. I put one of these packets ion my large water bottle and drink. I start to feel better soon after I drink one. I don’t do more than one a day, unless I am working extra hard outside in the summer heat. It reminds me of lemon/lime sports drinks without that awful sugary aftertaste.” —N. Abdallah

Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $22.28 (also available in sugar-free flavors). 

17. A portable safe for securing to a beach or pool chair to keep your valuables safe or to keep your passport in your hotel room in case there’s no safe or the safe isn’t working. (Raise your hand if you’ve stayed in a small hotel without a safe. ::raises hand::)

After putting this in MANY travel stories, I bought one for myself for a summer European vacation where I found myself at several beach clubs. It was perfect for keeping mine and my friend’s belongings safe while we dozed in our beach chairs or swam in the sea. Plus, it’s the perfect size to hold phones or wallets, and easily carry in your beach or tote bag. 

Promising review: “This safe has become a MUST-HAVE on all our vacations. We no longer travel without it. We put two iPhones, cash, and car keys in this little safe, locked it to a beach cabana, threw a towel over it and took off for a hour of snorkeling. Never once worried about our belongings. We now use several of these as room safes AND as ‘hide a key’ lockboxes outside our vacation condo for teens who come and go throughout the day. They are invaluable!” —KeepIT Reel

Get it from Amazon for $23.98.

18. Tide sink packets with the perfect amount of detergent for a sink wash to help lighten your clothing load and help you rewear swimsuits. Plus! These’ll easily slide into the toiletries bag that you thought had no. more. room. Seriously, it’s time to get over packing an outfit for every freaking day of your trip. No one cares.Tide

Each pack comes with three packets. And, because they *are* liquid, they’ll easily slide into the side of your toiletries bag. I’ve packed these on international trips to much success!

Promising review: “I have taken these packets on travels throughout the world. They are small and fit in my bag. They are good for a wash in a sink or wash bag. I use tide at home donut is my wash if choose. Glad to have them. They don’t leak either.” —Barbara Jefferson

Get nine packs from Amazon for $6.39.

19. Or a pack of laundry soap sheets you won’t have to slip into your toiletries bag if you’re flying. This way you can save more room for souvenirs than three changes of underwear for every day of your trip. 
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I travel just about any chance that I get and found a WHOLE lot of success with these little laundry sheets on an almost–three weeks European vacation in summer 2022 where I carried on–only and rewore outfits several times. 

Promising review: “This came SO in handy during my vacation to Europe! I was making lots of different stops to places with different types of weather. With these laundry soap sheets I was able to wash my clothes in the sink — letting me pack just the right amount of clothes for all the different places I went.” —Katie Fujarski

Get it from Amazon for $9.73.

20. A pack of collapsible pails that’ll take up way less space in your beach bag for the very important task of building sand castles. Have you ever bought a sand bucket at a tourist shop? Yikes. 

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 $19.99.

21. A waterproof pouch that I buy for every water-adjacent vacation (so mostly warm-weather trips like Croatia and Greece). But! As soon as I booked my flight for Iceland, I bought one of these to take along to The Blue Lagoon. It survived rain, hail, and all kinds of steam rising off the water. 

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It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain. 

With these, I find that they’re good for about a day due to condensation. So for a trip I’ll buy 2–3, except for this one where I just knew I’d be in the water at The Blue Lagoon. And while I’m on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I head to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then we went inside and at lunch at the Lava Restaurant and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I’ve used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So I really trust these!

Promising review: “I bought this because I do a lot of water sports when I travel and it was amazing!!! I had no problems with it the actual pouch detaching from the lanyard when I went snorkeling and my phone stayed completely dry. The touch capability is also great.” —TJ

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 14 colors).

22. A Hairbrella that’ll easily fold up and be ready for those days when you look like you have GREAT weather. Then, all of a sudden the sky opens up and starts pouring, ruining your perfect hair day. 

Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that has been creating fashionable hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather since 2016. 

Promising review: “If you have natural hair that you wear in a silk press… you need the Hairbrella! If you have natural hair that you wear curly… you need the hairbrella! If you have relaxed hair… you need the hairbrella! Basically after losing my umbrella and resorting to the dreaded grocery bag over my head… I found Hairbrella on Amazon and I bought one for myself and two other relatives. We chose not to chemically straighten our hair, so humid or rainy days can be a choice to return to our beautiful curls if an umbrella is not handy. So imagine our excitement to find a stylish, lined waterproof rainbonnet that won’t have me looking crazy with a grocery bag on my head as I enter buildings.

Buy this…. You won’t be disappointed!” —Sherry

“Would definitely buy again. It worked wonderfully.” —Latrice B.

Get it from Amazon for $44 (available in 10 colors).

23. Or a satin-lined Hairbrella sun hat that’s ventilated, waterproof, and has built-in UV protection to keep the sun off your face and keep your hair looking perfect. We love a sun hat, but not one that makes your scalp sweat. 

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Promising review: “We are in Hawaii, very sunny and a bit windy, too. This hat shields my face from the sun and has a nice strap to keep it on my head during the wind!! Feels great on my head. Thanks.” —RK

Get it from Amazon for $39+ (available in nine colors and two sizes).

24. Or a packable *straw* floppy hat with a wide brim that’ll provide some extra shade from those harsh beachy rays. 

Promising review: “Honey, this hat was giving me everything I needed it to give! I felt Gone With The Wind fabulous in this hat for my cruise vacation. It provided the adequate shade for my face and shoulders while allowing me to shade myself from people I didn’t want to talk to! Bay-bay! It was EVERYTHING I needed it to be AND the size XL fit over my braids. So my girls with protective styles or just big hair, this is the hat for you! 🎉” —1922blue

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and in eight colors).

25. A set of affordable, highly popular *waterproof* wireless Bluetooth earbuds some reviewers compare to AirPods for significantly cheaper. Cheers to listening to your backlog of podcasts while staring at the ocean. You looove your open-ear headphones but you really wanna block out the noise on vacation (or the noisy plane that gets you there). These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). 

I also use these on the reg in my everyday life to listen to Spotify and podcasts, and even talk on the phone. I have to charge them about once a week and always keep them in my coat pocket. 

Promising review: “Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn’t have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won’t ever take them out of my ears! 😂” —Katlyn D Arnold

Get it from Amazon $24.99+ (available in six colors).

26. A Venus travel razor can spare you some precious space in your bag without sacrificing quality. I recently went on my first cruise and this didn’t take up too much room on the minuscule shower shelf so I wasn’t fighting for space *as* much while feeling like Buddy The Elf in the shower. 
Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed

File this as another item that I’ve included in what feels like a million travel stories and finally tried out for myself. I always thought, “Why bother with a razor that’s not THAT much smaller than a regular one?” I think a cruise is the best use case for this. It bought a LITTLE more space in my personal item backpack (my beloved Beis!) and bought me a LOT more space on my shower shelf. 

Promising review: “I bought this for a four-week backpacking trip to Europe and was so glad I did. You can absolutely get this through TSA, and the case that comes with it is excellent for protecting the blade. I shaved probably once every few days, and the blade held up the whole time I was gone, and I’m still using it after I got back. Great for travel.” —Angela

Get it from Amazon for $12.19 (includes a refill and works with Venus refills). 

27. A pair of quick-dry water shoes to help you traverse nearly every kind of ground you may come upon. Check out your excursions info because you’ll likely see some water shoes recommended for fun stuff like waterfall visits. 

Promising review: “So glad I got these for my trip to Hawaii. These shoes saved my feet getting into the coral-covered beaches of Kaua’i. Great on the hot sand, too. Much more comfortable than the ones I got for my daughter at Target.” —jaspy106

Get it from Amazon for $6.26+ (available in seven sizes and 44 colors).

28. A pack of insect-repellent wipes that’ll be easier to keep on you at all times than a bottle of liquid. And, you guessed it, can be tucked in your luggage anywhere because it’s not a liquid that has to fit in with your toiletries! I keep mine in a side packet on my backpack. Amazon

When I was a kid, someone told me that mosquitoes love me because I’m so sweet. And I FULLY believe that as an adult because I still get eaten alive if I’m out for long periods of time without wearing some kind of repellent. I’ve used these wipes on several park days here in NYC (sitting on a picnic blanket drinking wine with friends is more or less screaming “COME GET ME” to skeeters). But I’ve really found success with them on a hot weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia. I don’t notice any smell when using them and have found one wipe to have enough repellent for my arms and legs. So basically, a one and done. I don’t think that I’ve gotten *any* bug bites on days I’ve used these wipes. Plus, I have extremely sensitive skin but haven’t had any irritation from these seemingly powerful wipes!

Get three packs of 12 wipes from Amazon for $26.37.

29. Or a set of DEET-free handy mosquito-repelling bracelets in case the thought of putting something else on your skin (like smelly bug repellent) sounds like a total nightmare. 

Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. 

Promising review: “I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I’ve only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched. Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I’m not fond of the smell, I’m hyper sensitive to smells, but I’d rather have the odor than being chewed alive.” —Tracey Agopian

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $9.99. 

30. A clinical-strength antiperspirant if you’ve tried just about everything to stop sweating but you haven’t found your holy grail yet. It has 12% aluminum chloride, which blocks sweat for up to 72(!!) dry hours.

Promising review: “Just got inside from 80-degree weather. I CANNOT believe I have no sweat marks. To be dramatic, this is life-changing. To be modest, this is life changing. Haha. I was always so embarrassed going anywhere! No matter the weather I was always dripping sweat from under my arms. I was always so self-conscious, leaving parties early, known as the sweater! No more! I’m seriously so excited about this.” —Liz

Get it from Amazon for $5.67.

31. A pack of clinical-strength SweatBlock wipes could come in handy for hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating any time of the year. You can apply it to your pits for bed and it’s made to work for up to seven days. Amazon

This stuff is STRONG so make sure you do a spot test first — especially if you have sensitive skin.

Promising review: “For anyone who might be skeptical, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you’re still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I’ve had it for three weeks and it is life changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I’m still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!” —Frosty McGee

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.99.

32. A Revlon volcanic stone face roller to remove oil and shine from your face. And unlike oil-blotting sheets, the ball can be popped out and washed so you can use this over and over and over again.

Promising review: “First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. Not only is it affordable, but it’s also washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep. After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn’t pick up everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident.” —Kelsey B.

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

33. A chic tank and wide-leg pants set that’ll make you look like a fancy jetsetter, even if you’re just making a Target run midday to drink up the DELICIOUS frigid air down the ice cream aisle. Promising review: “I love how this set feels and looks! The light blue is gorgeous! It’s airy and comfortable.” —Megh

Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 25 colors).

34. A sand removal bag will be SO handy for sweaty beach days. It’s filled with talc-free, reef-friendly powder that’ll help you brush off the scratchy stuff that you don’t mind on the beach but would *like* to leave on the beach where you found it. 

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See how it works on TikTok. 

Shakalo is a San Diego-based small business started to figure out a way to help people, especially parents remove sand before leaving the beach. The soft fabric pouch allows the powder to remove the sand without scattering everywhere.

Promising review: “We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it’s super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1x–2x a week. I even use it on my dogs paws and bellies to make sure they’re taken care of. I will definitely be buying the refill and another bag to have exclusively in the car.” —Gabbs Uresti

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two sizes).

35. Some “bust dust” anti-boob-sweat powder with soothing lavender and chamomile in a sprayable, talc-free formula to fight dampness and discomfort. 
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Promising review: “Lifesaver! I wear a very full D cup and this saves me during the summer months. Needless to say, the Florida heat is unrelenting and I cannot live without this Bust Dust. It definitely does the trick to keep my bra dry!” —wenb

Get it from Ulta for $16.

36. Double-buckle slides (that totally resemble Birks) you can slip in and out of pool- or beachside. And yup, they’re waterproof. 

The seller recommends checking the size chart, which details the best size for your foot length. The back strap is also adjustable!

Promising review: “Comfy and trendy enough. I like ’em! I prefer not to wear shoes that don’t have a back. It’s my paranoia that I’ll have to break out in a run at some point. But these work very well. I walk miles in them without discomfort. Plus they’re cute. Trends up any casual outfit. They are not Croc- or Birkenstock-level comfort because the sole is not cushioned, but it is carved out just right for the naked foot. Update: Just came back from a month in Costa Rica during rainy season and I’m so glad I brought these! They held up so well getting through muddy pebble streets. The soles were thick enough to not feel the rocks beneath me and keep my toes from getting in the dirt. When I got in, I just washed them off. The white color held up in all that and they never felt uncomfortable or as if they would come of my feet (a concern I have about sandals without ankle straps). They are excellent value. Get ’em!” —MelRay

Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in sizes 6–10 and two colors).

37. A CarryAround foldable cup holder you’ll think you’re a dang genius for buying (and you’d be right) after you easily carry back four beers from the snack bar in one hand. It’d also be smart to pack this for your next all-inclusive vacation. 

Check out a TikTok of the drink holder in action. 

Promising review: “I am obsessed with these! I bought one for myself and immediately turned around and got a four-pack so I can keep extras in my desk at work and my car and give a few to friends. The cardboard carriers that you usually get from restaurants are wasteful and still need to be supported with two hands. With this, I can carry two to four beverages and a bag of take out food all in one hand with a hand free to open doors and such! There is no support underneath so you cannot leave them sitting in the carrier once you’re in a car, but I wouldn’t trust a cardboard carrier on the seat of my car full of drinks anyway. It is incredibly sturdy and everywhere I go I get constant compliments when I use it! I have run into very few cups that are too large, overall this is a total win! Can’t recommend enough.” —Allison

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in multipacks). 

38. A sturdy beach umbrella that reviewers say will withstand the wind.

It comes with sandbag anchors and steaks for reinforcement, an adjustable pole that can be tilted, and its own carrying bag. 

Promising review: “We live in Maui, Hawaii, and wind gusts on the beach can exceed 50 mph some days. The wind also changes direction constantly and never comes from just one direction. We have spent over $500 trying to find various combinations of anchors, umbrellas, and tie downs, and NOTHING has worked until these bad boys. We bought one initially and tested it out on a VERY windy day and were super impressed. It never once became inverted or blew over. Meanwhile, the other umbrella we were using that day broke. Needless to say, I have since bought two more so we can have ample shade for my husband, my dog, and me.” —Beth

Get it from Amazon for $84.99. 

39. A super portable beach chair that’ll set up in 15 seconds and fold up to the size of a water bottle, so you can def make some room for it in your suitcase and beach bag for those beaches that are SO remote that you have to source your own seating (but worth it). 

Cliq

So what’s the deal? It collapses like an umbrella down to the size of a water bottle and weighs under 4 lbs. Plus, its spring-loaded legs and telescoping frame means you can whip it out and get to sitting and taking in the beach sunrise. 

Promising review: “Once you’ve learned how to set these chairs up one time, they really are easy and comfortable. Very lightweight and portable. My husband uses one every day, but they got stolen at an event. I ordered two more for our anniversary, and he was happier about them than the expensive bottle of bourbon I bought!” —Wendy Chase

Get it from Cliq for $109.99. BTW, this is the most basic version of the chair but you can compare CLIQ chairs to see which best fits your needs. 

40. Waterproof Uno cards to stand up to some tense games at the beach, pool, lake, boat, wherever! What a great option for when everyone gets tired out from beach games and come under the umbrella for some respite from the sun. Amazon

Promising review: “These are great to use at the pool, lakeside, or the beach. They can get wet!!!!! My kids love these! I actually want to buy a set for the house because the cards don’t bend easily and they stay in mint condition. Would purchase again and again!” —LuluLoves

Get them from Amazon for $10.96. And check out some regular waterproof playing cards. 

41. Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 beloved by reviewers with melanated skin for good reason. It rubs in (like, actually rubs in) and doesn’t leave any ashy white effect.

Target, Target

Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black woman-owned business whose sunscreen is designed not to leave a white cast on melanated skin. It’s ultra sheer, water-resistant, and super nourishing thanks to its all-natural ingredients. Plus, it’s cruelty-free! They also make sunscreen for kids with SPF 50.

Promising review: “I’ve tried many, many sunscreens that claim to blend and not leave a white cast when applied. This was so much better than I expected. A nickel-size amount goes a long way and blends into a smooth, dewy finish. I also didn’t notice a scent so there was no worries of walking around smelling like sunscreen.” —Target Customer

Get it from Target for $19.59 or from Black Girl Sunscreen for $18.99 (cruelty-, fragrance-, oxybenzone-, octinoxate-, silicone- and aluminum-free, and vegan).

42. A reversible bucket hat because, well, EVERYONE looks great in a bucket hat. You just haven’t found one that suits you yet. WELP, I just found it for you. Keeping the sun outta your face has never looked so cute. 

Promising review: “I got a ton of compliments. 💖” —Tasha

Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in 45 prints).

43. A two-pack of beach wraps to help you style your beloved bikini you bought who-knows-when in between dips in the ocean. 

Promising review: “I am super happy with this cute wrap. I wore it over a bikini to a yoga party. Was comfortable, tied easily and stayed put. The black fit just the same.” —MCK

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 color combinations).

44. A three-pack of Vacation Strawberry Jello Salad SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm that’ll put a stop to your excuses of skipping SPF for your lips because all of the options out there *taste* like sunscreen. This one’s made to taste like a fun dessert. 
Amazon

It’s water-resistant for 80 minutes and is made from coconut oil, cocoa butter, aloe vera, and Vitamin E. It complies with the Hawaii Reef Compliant Act 104, is PEG- and paraben-free, dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and vegan (made without beeswax).

Promising review: “It’s hard to find a lip balm that’s moisturizing and also tastes nice — yeah you’re not supposed to eat it, but it gets in your mouth anyway. We all know it. This stuff leaves my lips very soft. Smells and tastes great!” —cxr

Get them from Amazon for $12.

45. A featherlight ponytail cap in breathable, lightweight fabric to keep your hair off your neck during a hike to a waterfall without stuffing all your hair under a regular baseball cap.  

Ponyflo

Ponyflo is an AAPI woman-founded headware brand that specializes in hats you can wear with a ponytail. 

Get it from Ponyflo for $27.99 (available in 16 colors and monogram embroidery is free). 

46. A set of mesh “sea shell collecting” bags with adjustable straps so everyone can go on a very efficient seashell-collecting mission with minimal sand carted back home. And because it’s mesh, you can hose down the bag and what’s inside before taking home. 

Promising review: “I bought these for my kids to use on vacation where we’d be camping and doing lots of outdoor activities. They used them to collect rocks and other interesting finds. They held up well and several months later with use at home there are no rips or tears. The mesh was convenient when collecting rocks on the beach, and we wanted to hose everything down before bringing them inside. They have an adjustable strap and very easily fit all of my kids ranging from ages 2–10 (could fit older kids, too). I highly recommend!” —a_bennet

Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and 10 color combinations). 

47. A sunglasses organizer with five slots so you can coordinate your eye wear with all your little ensembles you have planned on your journeys. 

Promising review: “I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to find this. I typically bring about four or five pairs of sunglasses on every trip. They usually end up getting smashed or put in separate clunky cases that I can never find in my bag. I love that this rolls up tightly and has a hook at the top to hang whenever you unpack to see all of your selections as you’re getting ready!” —Rachel C

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in nine styles).

48. A pair of Thigh Society cooling shorts can save your inner thighs during that sunset walk on the beach.Thigh Society

Promising review: “I bought these to wear under dresses for a trip to Europe because it was supposed to be really hot, and they worked great. They were light, stretchy, and there was no chafing. Maybe not the most moisture wicking, but they were very comfortable, and I wore them several times.” —Meghan O’Leary

Get it from Thigh Society for $39+ (available in women’s sizes XS–2XL, four lengths, and in nine colors). 

49. Some flowy shorts could be the minimum (but adequate) amount of fabric to wear while it’s dawning on you that you landed a great flight deal because your trip is during the HOTTEST part of the year.

Promising review: “These shorts are so light and airy! They are so comfortable. The only downside is that they do run small, I would size up by one size. I wore them to the beach and they were perfect for hanging out when I didn’t plan on getting in the water!” —Reese Elder

Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 35 colors).

50. A waist bag with a ton of storage room inside that has a long enough strap to wear crossbody *or* comfortably fit over outerwear for some hands-free adventures. And in case it looks familiar, TikTokers compare it to the Lulu waist bag. Plus, it’s cute enough to wear for fashion and you can pack one fewer bag as a result.

I wear a size L/XL in clothing and sometimes waist bags just don’t work out so well for me. With this one, I can confirm that it fit around my waist comfortably without outerwear, across my chest without outerwear, *and* over a thick coat and several layers. The pockets inside are so handy and I even had room to spare throughout my Iceland trip. This was the only purse I brought for the whole trip and it performed its job flawlessly. Just make sure that you zip the zipper ALL the way because the zipper goes down pretty far on the sides for easier access to contents. Having my hands free was wildly convenient for a number of reasons, including crawling around inside of an ice cave and putting out my hands for some extra balance while walking on sheets of ice along cliffs. Oh, and it comes in so so SO many colors. 

Promising review: “I absolutely love this little purse. So versatile. I love the self contained adjustable strap. (No straps flopping around or hanging) Heavy duty clip. I used this on a cruise. I could fit a plus-size phone, sunglasses, money, lip balm, cards, etc. I used it as a sling bag and a fanny pack. Love it!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in 43 styles). 

51. An anti-blister balm that’s carry-on friendly *and* old dogs friendly. No more blisters from walking around all day seeing sites and getting in line for your favorite theme park rides. Amazon

Promising review: “I LOVED THIS!! We always vacation in the summertime and every time i walk in sandals my feet always blister. Just got back from a six-day cruise and no blisters!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.