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Summer means endless trips to the ocean, lake or pool. But before you go, there are a few things you’ll need to pack before enjoying a day by the water. Yep, we’re talking about bottles and bottles of sunblock, fluffy beach towels and of course, the perfect beach chair. 

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Unlike the original one-position beach chairs (you know the ones) that are heavy and cumbersome to lug around, there are so many types of beach chairs available to snag for your waterside day trips that are lightweight and easy to carry. From beach chairs with a convenient carrying strap to children’s beach chairs with an attached canopy for extra shade to beach chairs that actually come equipped with a face hole so you can tan in comfort belly-side down, there’s no shortage of  quality beach chairs available to buy online. 

Adult beach chairs and beach chairs for kids come in too many colors, patterns, designs and models to count. So to make your shopping easier, we’ve compiled a list of the absolute best beach chairs on the market for you to choose from. T hey’re all guaranteed to make your day of rest and relaxation in the summer sun that much more enjoyable.

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