Best Beach Gifts 2026: Our Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
The 2026 Handy Beach Goods gift guide, organized by who you're shopping for. Curated picks for beach-loving dads, moms, families, snowbirds, adult kids, and yourself. Real gear. Real warranties. Gi...
Guide to choosing the best beach umbrella sand anchor (2026)
A good sand anchor is what keeps your umbrella from flying away. This expert guide compares the pros and cons of screw-in augers, sandbags, and deep-set hammer-in anchors.
Labor Day 2026: The Ultimate Beach Gear Upgrade Guide
Labor Day weekend is the final "last hurrah" of summer, but it comes with unique challenges: packed shorelines, strict tent bans that don't end until September 8th, and unpredictable late-summer wi...
The Ultimate Beach Umbrella Buying Guide: 7 Key Factors for 2026
Don't buy a beach umbrella until you read this. Our 2026 expert buying guide covers the 7 key factors you must know: ASTM F3681 wind safety compliance, true sun protection (UPF), anchoring systems,...
Best Wind-Resistant Beach Umbrellas of 2026: Tested & Compared
A head-to-head review of the most popular beach umbrellas for wind. We compare Handy, Tommy Bahama, and beachBUB on setup speed, price, and all-important ASTM safety compliance.
Shibumi Shade vs. Premium Beach Umbrella: The 2026 Comparison
Wind-powered canopies are highly visible on the beach right now, but they require very specific weather to function. While they work on notoriously windy coastlines, they come with significant dail...