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Stories from the coast: destinations, gear, and the work behind SUN'Y.

Best Lightweight Beach Chairs for 2026

If you have ever lugged a heavy beach chair across a parking lot, over a sand dune, and down to the water,...

May 23, 2026the SUN'Y team8 min read

We tested and compared the best backpack beach chairs for 2026. From the lightweight SUN'Y ESCAPES to budget picks, find the right...

May 6, 2026the SUN'Y team9 min read

Best Beach Chairs for 2026: A Buying Guide That Actually Helps You Pick Every summer, dozens of "best beach chairs" lists pop...

Apr 23, 2026the SUN'Y team11 min read

Carrying a beach chair used to mean an awkward arm-under-the-frame shuffle from the parking lot to the sand. A backpack beach chair...

Apr 15, 2026the SUN'Y team6 min read

A lightweight beach chair that actually works for travel needs to weigh under 12 pounds, fold compact enough for a car trunk...

Apr 12, 2026the SUN'Y team5 min read