The Sun Ninja Sand-Free Beach Blanket is made from 100 percent nylon that’s triple stitched to prevent wear and tear. It’s water- and rip-resistant and is 10 by 9 feet to fit up to seven adults on one sand-free surface. The thin and lightweight blanket has a carrying bag attached to the seams, so it’s super portable without taking up too much space in your beach tote. Bonus: The bag even comes with a bottle opener, so you can enjoy happy hour without thinking twice about whether the bottles are twist-offs. To buy: $33 (was $35); amazon.com. One drawback of most blankets and towels is that they tend to blow away in the wind: That’s why Sun Ninja designed this blanket with sand pockets and loops for tent pegs. To set it up, the brand recommends filling the pockets with sand and then using the included pegs to stake them in place with the loops on each of the four corners. If the conditions are particularly windy, just add more sand to each pocket to weigh it down. And even though sand slides off with a quick shake, the blanket is also machine-washable to fully clean it for your next trip.
