The Winter Beach Road Trip: What to Pack in the Car
If you're driving to a warm beach this winter, you start with the one advantage flyers don't have: space. Here's what earns a place in the trunk, and what to buy when you get there.
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...
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
A runaway beach umbrella is the fastest way to ruin an afternoon — or hurt someone. The fix isn't complicated: anchor deep, set up in the right order, and know when to take it down. Here's how.
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...
Best Beach Gear: Our Complete Beach Day Setup
What's the best beach gear for a stress-free day? We review our complete setup: the ASTM-tested umbrella, 10-second anchor, and sand-resistant blanket with an umbrella slot.