Beach Guides

Escaping the Cold? The Essential Packing List for a Winter Beach Vacation

Heading south? Winter beach trips require a different strategy than summer outings. Discover how to fly with your gear, handle strong coastal winds, and exactly what extra layers to pack for your F...

The Ultimate Guide to Sun Safety: How UPF, Shade, and Sunscreen Work Together

As a mom, I thought shade was enough to protect my kids. I was wrong. This is my expert guide to true sun safety, explaining UPF vs. SPF, why shade alone isn't enough (citing a famous study), and h...

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 6 key factors you must know: ASTM-certified wind safety, true sun protection (UPF), anchoring systems, and more.

What is RPET? How We Turn Ocean Waste Into Your Beach Gear

What is RPET? As the founder of Handy Beach Goods, I wanted to share our sustainable process—how we turn recycled plastic bottles into the durable, planet-kind, UPF 55+ umbrellas and blankets you l...

Preventing Airborne Umbrellas: A Simple Beach Safety Guide (for Peace of Mind)

Don't let a runaway umbrella ruin your day. In 2 minutes, learn the CPSC & ASTM-informed steps to properly anchor your umbrella, read the wind, and ensure total peace of mind.

Best Beach Umbrella for Wind: 7 Things To Know

Wind doesn't care how cute your umbrella is. If you want a windproof umbrella, focus on 7 key features: a real sand anchor, a reinforced frame, a vented, UV-rated canopy, and ASTM-aligned testin...