at the beach in style

With summer fast approaching in a state where beach days are the norm, what better time to start planning out the season’s swag?

And in a post-COVID-19 world that has learned remote work can be just as productive as a day in the office, why not make that swag help you turn a case of the Mondays into a case of the beachside-office days?

We’ve scoured tech mags, outdoor blogs and other write-ups about summer essentials to bring you some must-consider gear, so while the kids are on break, you can still hang.

Outdoor Master Beach Cabana:

$119.99 at Outdoor Master Beach cabanas might be a dime a dozen, and if you’re living it up at a resort, one probably comes with the price of admission. But this one is top-rated for its easy setup and ability to weather a stiff wind. It offers full UV400 protection, installs easily with sand pouches for added stability, and has a detachable shade that can double as a beach blanket.

Ostrich 3-in-1 beach chair/lounger:

Another top-ranked beach must-have, this chair boasts five adjustable positions and three adjustable footrest positions, so you can be comfortable whether soaking up the sun or taking an oceanside Zoom. It also has an extra wide wooden armrest and cup holder to keep the beverage nearby, whether it’s 5 o’clock there or somewhere else.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2: $105 on Amazon iCap Pro: Available starting at $99 on iCap

It’s waterproof, dustproof and it floats. What better gadget to bring to the beach than this wireless bluetooth speaker with 360-degree sound and amped up bass?

Few things are worse than the perpetual glare of an electronic screen when sitting in the sun, which even the snazziest of sunglasses fail to remedy. That’s where iCap comes in, with a tent for your device that lets you browse without the glare. Sizes are available to fit anything from small tablets to large laptops.

RockPals 300W Power Station:

All of these gadgets eventually run out of juice, but not with the power of the sun. The RockPals Solar Generator 300 has several outlets that can power or charge anything, from a laptop and cell phone to a cooler or drone.

Rapha Backpack 30L: $180 at REI

This weatherproof rucksack is big enough to carry all your essentials, including a safe space for your laptop. And it’s waterproof, so it’ll survive beachside or poolside with ease.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II:

Tired of listening to whatever crappy music the teenagers next to you are blaring? Pop in earbuds that have been rated by several tech blogs as having the best noise cancellation on the market — also a great feature for when

G4 Pro Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot: $169.99 at GloCalMe

It would be pretty hard to turn a workday into a beach day without access to the internet. This 5-inch touch-screen hotspot comes with a 1GB global data plan, with options to add more, and various options for monthly data packages to stay connected.