Epic Pool Day Ahead: Summer’s Best Inflatables, Drink Coolers, & More

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The best way to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump in the pool. And you can maximize your fun by inviting your friends and family over for an epic pool day.

But if you're planning a pool party, you'll need more than a great swimsuit if you want knock it of out of the park (or water, in this case). 

That's where our favorite essentials come in. 

From a cute pool float to Bravo-themed koozies and a luxurious lounge chair, our shopping experts rounded up everything you need for a long day of fun in the sun.

With these essentials, you'll have people asking when you're planning the next epic pool day. 

Beat the heat with a refreshing drink, which you can keep cool in an insulated tumbler or a stainless-steel ice bucket from Corkcicle.

Swimming is better when there are inflatables involved, so be sure to throw a few in the pool. The ones we found from Sunny Life happen to be super cute, including the brand's pink and white striped inner tube with a heart-shaped center.

If floaties aren't entertaining enough, guests will love playing a game of poolside-paddle ball or taking pictures in fun poses with an underwater camera.

After a long day of being out in the pool, it's time to relax – and there's no better way to do that than by watching the sun set while lounging on a beach chair.

Whether you're having a family pool day or a summer party with friends, these pool day essentials are the key to summer fun and beating the heat.

This bottle chiller is the key to keeping your wine cold while you chill in the pool.

Once frozen, simply pop it into any bottle of wine, so your bevvy won't get lukewarm in the sun. It has a built-in aerator, which means you can pour wine directly into your glass without removing the chiller.

Not only will this koozie keep your drink colder for longer, it will also keep your hands dry from any condensation that's bound to happen.

The best part is probably the design, which will be adored by any Bravo-holic.

Summer is all about making memories, and thanks to this underwater camera you can capture them both in and out of the pool.

Available in several nautical patterns, this 35mm film camera is fun for the whole family.

You and your bestie can both lounge on this two-person float while you soak up some sun.

Boasting beachy vintage stripes, it has headrests for comfort and a mesh lining.

A good beach chair is a great addition to any pool party.

This one comes complete with wooden arm rests, an adjustable padded headrest, and two cup holders. The best part? It's reclines!

This inflatable beach pillow will make lounging by the pool way more comfortable.

It's covered in a moisture-wicking fabric with soft padding. Plus, it folds up neatly since it's inflatable. Choose from a variety of colors.

No matter what you put in this 40-ounce tumbler, it's guaranteed to stay cold AF. That's because it's triple-insulated, keeping your drink cold for up to 20 hours. The spill-proof lid is an added bonus.

Choose from 13 colorways.

Behold, the chicest pool float in existence.

Shaped to look a perfume bottle, this champagne-colored float is just the right size for laying out on the water.

Plus, you can't beat the $15 price.

You won't feel more relaxed than when you're lying on this oversized lounge floatie.

Featuring a plush headrest for support, it'll be hard to not take a nap on this thing.

There's nothing like an activity to get everyone excited on a pool day.

This cute beach paddle set is perfect for that. It includes two rackets, two balls, and a handy carrying case.

Pool days call for lots of ice, which is why this triple-insulated ice bucket will come in super handy.

You can pile it high with ice or pop in your favorite bottle of wine or lemonade.

It doesn't get cuter than this pink and white striped inner tube.

The best part is that the heart-shaped center is lined with mesh, which means you can sit on it comfortably without worrying about falling through.