Summer grants us longer days and nights spent outside around the bonfire. It also calls for hot, humid days and sticky thighs.
Beach access is a luxury, public pools are crowded, and private ones can be really hard to come by. Water parks are pricey, and there’s only so much artificial air your skin can take.
But hanging around the house gets old, fast. So what’s one to do when they want to beat the heat? You can try some of these simple hacks that will help keep you cool, without a pool!
1. Turn your yard into a waterpark with the world’s biggest waterslide.
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Slide into summer with this 75-foot-..long water slide. Perfect for kids, adults, you can even use it to test out grandpa’s new knees! Easy to set up, the UV protected plastic is durable so you can use it season after season.
Price on Amazon: $149.95
2. Make a cool mess with these mini water soakers.
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These small but powerful water shooters have a long range, reaching distances up to 30 ft. Stay cool with these colorful water blasters!
Price on Amazon: $14.99
3. Hang out in the shade with the TreePod hanging treehouse.
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Enjoy the great outdoors while protecting yourself from those harsh UV rays with a tree pod! Use it while camping, traveling, or just in your backyard.
Price on Amazon: $324.99 (while supplies last)
4. Play tag with these self-sealing water balloons.
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Fill 33+ balloons at a time and forget about the tying. With over 200 balloons, don’t wage a war you’re not willing to lose.
Price on Amazon: $14.95
5. Take water battles to the next level with this water balloon launcher.
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Have a splash this summer with the water balloon launcher by DOMAGRON. It shoots up to 60 ft and comes with 50 water balloons, your competition just won’t stand a chance.
Price on Amazon: $10.97
6. Chillout in the Intex swim center family lounge inflatable pool.
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Don’t have the space for a full size pool? Don’t worry, this inflatable pool is perfect for small yards and decks. It even comes with cup holders and seats so you never have to leave.
Price on Amazon: $129.99 (while supplies last)
7. Make a splash with the Hiltow PVC beach ball sprinkler.
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This 24-inch, environmental PVC beach ball sprinkler inflates in seconds and provides streams of cool water from various holes on all sides. Perfect for anyone who would rather be at the beach.
Price on Amazon: $28.59
8. Have a blast this summer with the Aeromax astronaut space pack super water gun.
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Pack some serious heat with this baby! The Aeromax astronaut space pack soaker holds a liter of water, so you can forget about refilling and focus on your aim. It shoots in multiple directions with distances up to 30 ft so you can blast those extraterrestrials back to space.
Price on Amazon: $11.99
9. Turn up the fun with this six pack of emoji beach balls.
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Add a little fun to your days in the sun with these 18” inflatable emoji beach balls. Great for backyard volleyball or even photo-ops, your friends are guaranteed to get a kick out of them.
Price on Amazon: $10.95
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