Early Amazon Prime Day sale slashes prices on coolers, towels and more beach gear — 9 summer deals I'd shop now

Any towel will technically do for the beach, but this Turkish beach towel set is an option that will make your beach day better. It folds small, is sand-resistant, and dries faster than a normal terry beach towel. Plus, it comes in tons of different prints.

This lightweight beach chair by Coleman folds up and comes with a bag for easy carrying. Plus, it features a seat back pocket and cup holder to hold your clothes, drinks and other beach gear. A relaxed back rest with full seat support makes this beach chair the one to buy — especially for just $31.

The 42oz Rambler Straw Mug is on sale for a nice 20% discount. With its large handle and straw, it's one of the most comfortable Yeti mugs to drink from and it has the capacity to keep you hydrated all day.

This is the perfect sun shelter, especially if you're bringing the kiddos to the beach. It's easy to carry and sets up in just a few minutes. It can fit 3-4 people and has anti-UV properties to keep you and your family safe from the dangers of strong sunshine.

Lounge in ultimate comfort with this set of padded, weather-resistant reclining chairs. The chairs conform to your body while an adjustable headrest adds an extra level of comfort. They also feature a lightweight, folding design so you can keep them at home or bring them along with you to the beach, park or your next tailgate.

Sure, you could bring an umbrella to the beach — but why not bring a full on tent for even more comfort and protection from the sun? The tent is easy to set up and will offer shade in just one minute. It also comes with a rolling storage case for easy transportation.

Our favorite Bluetooth speaker to bring to the beach is the Beats Pill, because it strikes the perfect balance between powerful sound and portability. 24 hours of battery life, a Find My feature, and reverse charging for your smartphone makes it the ultimate companion for a day trip.

Getting all your gear to the beach is half the battle (probably more, if we’re being honest.) The Mac Sports All Terrain Utility Cart is the best beach cart for wheeling your cooler, chairs, towels and more across the sand. It holds up to 150 pounds and folds up for practical storage.

If you want a heavy-duty cooler that is still light enough to carry around, this YETI Roadie is a great deal. Despite its compact size, it has a capacity to hold up to 18 cans, wine bottles and all your favorite beach snacks. Designed for easy carry, its slimline build can fit behind the driver’s seat of a car, making it a great space-saver.