I’m setting aside my hatred of cheesy word fusions for the love of these outdoor learning games—bug bingo, beach quest, star quest and others—printed on bandannas. Small, engaging, easy to pack. And if the game doesn’t hold their attention, it’s a hat or a napkin. A hatkin. Hapkin?

Made of material that blocks 98 percent of the sun’s UV rays. Plus, you can crush, crumple or fold it into your purse or suitcase. Not bad for thirty bucks, eh? This one is really cute, cuter than the photos portray, even, but if it really isn’t your style, check out the dozens of others. Plus a bunch for dudes.

Instant party. Just add one roadside convenience store.

Cover your geography with the world’s.

(via The Plunder Guide)

Here’s the lady-bikini version I featured a while back.

Sunscreen is destroying coral reefs? Seriously. Just imagine what it’s doing to your skin. They make face-, kid- and sport-specific options, too.

My aunt’s worn an earlier version of these sunglasses for a couple of years now, but I just finally noticed that they fold up super small. Blew. My. Mind.

Comes with a valve, for your meticulous little sandcastle builder. Collapsible = travels well.

(via funfindsformom)

The Dalai Lama reportedly wears the one above while gardening. Hunter S. Thompson was cremated in his signature T3. True, Tilley’s offerings aren’t exactly fashion forward, but the brand’s many devotees swear it’s the ultimate trusty travel hat for reasons beyond super sun and rain protection. They float, for example, and are guaranteed for life. I love the secret stash pocket. Hmmm. Wonder what Hunter S. kept in his?

Help her take advantage of the brief window in life when it’s almost always acceptable to fudge the line between clothes and costumes.

Well. Just received Real Simple’s special travel issue in the mail. Lovely. Lots of nice, practical info. This kit’s one of the great products featured. It’s designed to turn a trip to the beach into what parents like to call “a hands-on learning experience.” Hopefully your kid just calls it fun.

UPDATE: Discovered TrustyPony’s mention in the mag, and on the Real Simple website. If you’re here via either, welcome! Hope you’re finding more items you can use. Feel free to drop me a line with any thoughts or suggestions.