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50 Beach Party Essentials

From Portable BBQs to Coolers With Speakers

— June 28, 2010 — Lifestyle
This slideshow of beach party essentials is your one-stop shopping list for summer fun. From portable BBQs to coolers with speakers, the realms of food and music are well covered here. We've also met other party needs, from chic parasols to solar gadgets that'll keep your tech-happy friends plugged in. And what would a cluster of beach party essentials be without some serious sun protection? See these and more above.

Implications - Modern society introduces so many new stresses on its citizens that consumers are looking for ways to relieve themselves. Products that feature a relaxing aspect are appealing to those who want to forget their responsibilities for a brief moment.
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Submersible HD Video Cams
Submersible HD Video Cams
The Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti is Ready to Hit the Beach
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Nighttime Sports Games
Nighttime Sports Games
This Illuminated Bocce Ball Set Allows You to Play in the Dark
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48
Compact Canopies
Compact Canopies
“Ensombra Parasol” is a Clever Solution for Summertime Shade
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47
Drinkable Sun Protection
Drinkable Sun Protection
LycoRed's Tomato Supplement
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46
Speakers That Hold Beverages
Speakers That Hold Beverages
The BoomCooler Combines Beer With Bombast
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45
Blue-Collar Booze Contraptions
Blue-Collar Booze Contraptions
The Bottle Opener Hammer Makes Work Enjoyable
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44
Stylish Picnic Kits
Stylish Picnic Kits
The Juicy Couture Staycation Kit is All You Need for Fashionable Outings
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43
Mega-Sound iPod Docks
Mega-Sound iPod Docks
The Block Rocker is the Ultimate Sound System for Party Music
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42
Bubbly Picnic Sets
Bubbly Picnic Sets
The Curvée Belle Epoque Perrier-Jouet Champagne Bottle and Basket
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41
Wetsuit Wine Carriers
Wetsuit Wine Carriers
The ChillinJoy Neoprene Cooler Makes For Portable Bottle Protection
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40
Vibrant Plant Parasols
Vibrant Plant Parasols
The Umbrosa Rimbou Umbrella Keeps You Shaded in Style
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39
Remote Control Coolers
Remote Control Coolers
The Ultimate Gift for Couch Potatoes
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38
Sporked Salad Bowls
Sporked Salad Bowls
The 'Hands on Salad Bowl' from Pangelly Design
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37
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
SOLARBrella and SKYShades Sun Protectors Maximize the Sun's Rays
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36
Sunscreen That Applies Itself
Sunscreen That Applies Itself
By142 Body Wash SPF 15
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35
Multipurpose Beachwear
Multipurpose Beachwear
SmurfMonk Robes are Also Towels and Blankets (UPDATE)
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34
Cocktail Party Cutlery
Cocktail Party Cutlery
Finger Food Spoons Let You Elegantly Enjoy Snacks
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33
Pseudo Sun Parasols
Pseudo Sun Parasols
The Stingray Shade Sculpture Keeps You From Becoming a Lobster
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32
Cushy Beach Blankets
Cushy Beach Blankets
The Bodacious Beach Blanket Solves Uncomfortable Beach Blues
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31
Solar Panel Handbags
Solar Panel Handbags
Solar by C'N'C Costume
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30
Nautical Beach Bags
Nautical Beach Bags
The Ci-Va 1833 Tote is Sturdy and Stylish
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29
SPF Face Paint
SPF Face Paint
Zinka Colored Nosecoat Protects You From the Sun in Style
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28
Portable Fridge
Portable Fridge
Backpack Picnic Fridge
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27
Classy Bagged Wine
Classy Bagged Wine
The Baggy Winecoat Makes by Jakob Wagner is Perfect for Picnics in Public
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26
Eco Towel in a Tin
Eco Towel in a Tin
Lightload Compressed Beach Towel
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25
Picnic Bag Dining
Picnic Bag Dining
The Kelty Pop Duo Picnic Bag Comes Equipped with a Table
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24
Effortless Picnic Supplies
Effortless Picnic Supplies
Snap-A-Party Tableware
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23
Cooler Chair Combos
Cooler Chair Combos
The All-in-One Chair Keeps Your Drinks and Bum Cool in the Sun
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22
DIY Eco-Coolers
DIY Eco-Coolers
Tree Stump Cooler
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21
Rocking Beach Chairs
Rocking Beach Chairs
Sandy Seating by Joon and Jung Mimics Soothing Ocean Audio
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20
Edible Dishes
Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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19
The Ultimate Portable Chair
The Ultimate Portable Chair
Lean
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18
Portable BBQs
Portable BBQs
The BBQ Briefcase
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17
Instant Eco Grills
Instant Eco Grills
Baja BBQ Firepack
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16
Eco Self-Chilling Coolers
Eco Self-Chilling Coolers
The E-Bag
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15
Super Quick Beer Coolers
Super Quick Beer Coolers
90 Second Beer Chiller Was Made for Absent Minded Beer Buyers
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14
All-Terrain Barbeques
All-Terrain Barbeques
The Hummer Grill Adds Some Horsepower to Your Steak
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13
Cast-Iron Hibachis
Cast-Iron Hibachis
The Lodge Sportsman Grill Makes for a High-Class Tailgating Party
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12
Sleek Portable BBQs
Sleek Portable BBQs
The 'Compact Firebowl' Lets You Port Your Grill
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11
Transportable Kitchens
Transportable Kitchens
The Outdoor Meal Kit is Like a Handheld Kitchen Cupboard
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10
Disposable Cutlery
Disposable Cutlery
The Bamboo Slips for Picnic are a Great Alternative to Common Plastic
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9
Tailgate Grills
Tailgate Grills
The Traeger Double BBQ Trailer is a Mean Grilling Machine
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8
Musical Tanning Towels
Musical Tanning Towels
The Hi-Sun Beach Towel Has Speakers for iPhones and iPods
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7
Multi-Form Furniture
Multi-Form Furniture
The MARE Outdoor Furniture Set Will Make You a Bona-Fide Beach Bum
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6
On-the-Go BBQs
On-the-Go BBQs
The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient
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5
Space-Saving BBQs
Space-Saving BBQs
The Focus Wall-Mounted Barbecue is Sleek and Stylish
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4
Fashionable Plastic Visors
Fashionable Plastic Visors
US Elle March 2010 Rocks Retro Hats for Summer
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3
Tailgate Dining
Tailgate Dining
The Exhaust Cooked Burger
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2
BBQ Fire Bowls
BBQ Fire Bowls
The Longgrill Liebschaften Langgrill Lets You Camp is Style
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1
Tailgate Hammocks
Tailgate Hammocks
Trailer Hitch Stand and Chairs
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