From camping under the stars to spending a day at one of Arizona’s many lakes, summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and be active. Whether your family is sleeping under the stars, to hiking or taking a dip in their backyard pool, we share some outdoor must-haves to make any adventure, great or small, a huge success.
GEAR UP FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Once the location is secure, getting ready for any trip starts with packing the gear. From camping to a day at the pool, we found so many great items at Macy’s. One of our tips when you’re headed to the great outdoors is to get things in bright colors. It makes your items easier to find. We also think it can help serve as a “meeting place” if everyone can visually see the bright yellow beach towels or the yellow North Face sleeping bag. If you are camping or doing a backyard sleepover, make sure to grab a great lantern and cozy sleeping bag. If you are headed to the pool or lake, don’t forget to get some new floats. We love this watermelon one because it is big enough to play or rest on. Because someone is always forgetting theirs.
The summer is a great time to GO Big! And games is no exception. From Yahtzee to Uno and Sorry, we love how Macy’s has giant versions of our favorite classic games. Each are a unique take on the games we grew up playing and sometimes get a little more competitive in the giant size. Macy’s is also home to our favorite toy store growing up, Toys R’ Us. So whether you need some games for your backyard party or a birthday party gift, Macy’s has such a great selection.
LOAD UP THE WAGON AND ADVENTURE
Families want to unplug and step away from screen time, so let’s load up the wagon and head out on an adventure. This is exactly what VEER is all about. The brand encourages free play, no boundries, getting into nature and being wild. Which is why the All-Terrain Hybrid Cruiser is a family favorite.
The Cruiser is lightweight, compact and built for life. From toddler to youth sports, day camps, festivals or all of the above, Cruiser can handle any latitude, longitude or life twist. You can pull it, push it, or fold it and go (fits most TSA scanners at the airport!) It has a one-touch foot brake and lets you focus on adventure.
VEER loves the beach and couldn’t find any high quality tents that would stand the test of time, and test of the elements so they created their own Family Basecamp. It’s a premium, no assembly, pop-in-place, open-air tent shelter sized to comfortably fit two adults, kids and unlimited accessories. It’s portable and lightweight while being durable water-resistant and has sun protective UPF 50 polyester panels. Be sure to check out the smaller version geared tp be a refuge for young kids, it’s Basecamp.
STAY HYDRATED AND FILL UP THE COOLER
Whether you are headed on a road trip or going for a hike, it is so important to stay hydrated. From smoothies to sangria, we love how Yeti helps us make sure our drinks are cold from sun up to sun down. The tumblers are double-wall insulated, which means that even if you are sitting by the bonfire and have warm hands, your drink will stay cold. The Magslider lid found on Yeti’s Ramblers make it easy to open the top but also keep your drink contained. We also love that they are dishwasher safe, because who really wants to do dishes after a day of adventure. From kids bottles to wine tumblers, Yeti has so many different options to make sure all of your beverages are transported for your day of fun.
And if you are headed out for an entire day or on a trip, Yeti has created coolers to make sure your food and drinks stay hot or cold. The Roadie Tundra is virtually indestructible as it is engineered with RockSolid Strength. It also comes with a five year warranty. It can hold 76 cans! If you are needing something smaller, we love Yeti’s Hopper Flip cooler. It comes in a range of sizes and is perfect to pack your picnic or if you are bringing a dish to the block party. We also love that Yeti has several store locations, where you can go in and figure out what size tumbler or cooler you need. Plus we loved getting tips from the Yeti team!
WEAR YOUR SUN PROTECTION
Any outdoor adventure needs to be clothed by Coolibar. We love the brand for so many reasons and absolutely since the sun protection is built right into the fabric. So now whether we’re hiking, camping, or splashing in the water, not only are we stylish, but more importantly we know we are staying safe.
Tested more than any other brand, endorsed by experts worldwide and recommended by dermatologists, Coolibar industry-leading fabrics block 98% of UVA/UVB rays to provide you with ultimate UPF 50+ protection guaranteed for the life of the garment. And with most of our summer spent in the ocean or the pool, we love that the protection also won’t wash out or lessen in the chlorinated water.
