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For many people, the beach is a place to unwind, with that delightful coalescence of sun, sand, and water somehow joining together to wash away all the stresses of landlocked living. But without the proper gear, the beach can also bring sunburns, sand irritation, and overheated boredom—far from stress-relieving! We’ve spent hours researching and testing gear to make any beach day a success, and we’ve found a few of our favorites on sale in the run-up to Prime Day. From a sturdy beach cart that’ll effortlessly lug all your gear to comfy flip-flops that’ll protect your feet from the scalding sand, here are our top discounted picks.

Hoy Salt Water Sandals (Big Kid/Adult) Deal price: $41; street price: $50

Hoy Shoe Company has had a loyal fanbase since its founding in 1944, a fanbase that continues to grow thanks to their baby, toddler, kids, and adult sizes. Once you get past the comical squeaking that accompanies breaking in these shoes, the soft leather upper, molded rubber sole, and adjustable ankle strap ensures they're comfortable from the first wear. However, they don't offer great arch support, so those with high arches might find them uncomfortable after a few hours. Down to $41, shop the sandals in multiple colors, from neutral black to bold red.

Read our review of the best sandals.

OontZ Angle Solo Bluetooth Portable Speaker Deal price: $16; street price: $20

The Oontz Angle Solo sells for the price of a cheap T-shirt, but sounds surprisingly good. There’s almost no bass but voices sound clear and natural, so it’s great for podcasts and lighter music. It’s small enough to fit almost unnoticed into a suitcase, and its IPX5 water-resistance rating should ensure it can survive an errant hose blast. Now $16, if you want a cheap portable speaker that doesn't skimp on sound quality, look no further.

Read our review of the best portable bluetooth speaker.

Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart Deal price: $117; street price: $155

For schlepping everything you need to keep your loved ones happy at the beach, you need a serious wagon. The Mac Sports Heavy Duty Collapsible Folding All Terrain Utility Cart has the largest wheels and the largest volume of any wagon we tested. It’s adept at pulling beach gear across bumpy sand, and though it’s more expensive than our top pick, the Mac Sports All Terrain’s overall durability and maneuverability make it worth the higher cost (which is at the lowest point we’ve seen right now). With this great beach cart, gone are the days of lugging all your things in your arms and on your back.

Read our review of the best collapsible folding wagons.

CamelBak Eddy+ Water Bottle (25 ounces) Deal price: $13; street price: $16

The plastic CamelBak Eddy+ fits easily into cup holders and comes with a straw that lets you drink without tilting your head back, making it perfect for sipping on the drive to the beach since you needn’t take your eyes off the road. The integrated straw in the lid features a plastic bite valve to keep it sealed when not in use—just bite down to open the straw and release to seal it shut. Although this deal doesn’t represent a significant discount, the price is back down to the previous low of $13 for the sulfur yellow and clear plastic versions of the bottle. Shipping from Woot is free for Amazon Prime members.

Read our review of the seven best water bottles.

EvenFlo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain Stroller Wagon Deal price: $234; street price: $320

Our favorite stroller wagon combo, this all-terrain helper can carry your gear and kids while keeping them shaded and strapped in. If you are going to be transporting little ones around, know that it's best suited for kids between the ages of 6 months and 4 years.

Read our review of the best collapsible folding wagons.

Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit Deal price: $210; street price: $300

When warm beach days turn into cool coastal nights, everyone will enjoy cozying up for a beach bonfire. This deal matches the lowest price we've seen on the Solo Stove Bonfire, one of our top picks for the best smokeless fire pits. It's a simple and minimalistic aesthetic that works well and has a double-walled design meant to intensify a fire's heat. Our testers loved the Solo Stove as it allows you to efficiently burn wood with less detectable smoke. Use code STEVEO in order to get the deal price.

Read our review of the best smokeless fire pits.

Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses (polarized gray) Deal price: $13; street price: $16

One of our favorite pairs of sunglasses from testing, the Sungait Vintage Round Sunglasses look great on a variety of faces, and the polarized lenses will keep you comfortably squint-free even on the brightest day. These shades looked stylish on our testers’ different-shaped faces, and thanks to Sungait’s lifetime warranty, you should be able to wear them for years (or until they go missing). Though they’re available in both polarized and non-polarized options, we suggest opting for the polarized pair for the best protection against sun damage. Note that they’re currently available at this price only in the polarized gray lenses and black frame.

Read our review of the best cheap sunglasses.

Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Deal price: $11; street price: $15

If you're going to be sweating at the beach—and who isn't?—we like Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. Blue Lizard is a bright white formula that blends in well (after some effort) and is water resistant for up to 40 minutes. In our tests, most participants thought it felt light and moisturizing and barely left a cast once given enough time to settle on their skin.

Read our review of the best sunscreens for your face.

Hanna Andersson Recycled Long Sleeve Sunblock Rash Guard (Baltic Blue) Deal price: $20; street price: $40

For keeping your kids’ skin safe at the beach, dressing them in a rash guard is likely to prove much easier than calling them back to you every couple of hours for sunscreen reapplication. This long-sleeve rash guard from Hanna Andersson is a bit thicker than those made by other brands we’ve tested, and it has suffered less pilling and stretching even after four years of use. Today it’s down to $20 shipped in a bold, Baltic blue that will make spotting your kid all the more easy on a crowded beach day.

Read our review of the best beach and surf gear.

This article was edited by Christine Cyr Clisset.

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Dorie Chevlen is a staff writer from Youngstown, Ohio, now living in Los Angeles. She has worked as a copy editor, fact checker, and sandwich maker, but this is probably her favorite gig. Her writing has also been published in Science, Slate, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. She has been called—both flatteringly and not—“a lot.”

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