This Utility Cart Glides Across Sand — Then Turns Into a Comfy Beach Chair

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer Every summer, I think about a joke comedian Josh Gondelman once made: “Unless you live next to the beach, going to the beach is so much more stressful than being at the beach is relaxing.” He’s right — especially when you think about the process of schlepping towels, sunscreen, a change of clothes, snacks, an umbrella, and a cooler full of drinks there.

But early last summer, I spotted a combination utility cart and beach chair in a friend of a friend’s Instagram story. It’s what it sounds like: a foldable chaise that converts into a granny cart. After watching her pull it across the sand with ease, I ordered one from Amazon to try out on a trip to Ocean City the following month. And let me tell you, since that first outing, I’ve never gone to the beach without it.

Mac Sports Beach Day Lounger, Blue $120 now 7% off $112 Photo: retailer $112 at Amazon Buy $130 at Walmart Buy The Mac Sports chair has oversize wheels on one end, allowing you to navigate the long stretch of sand you need to trek across to get to my favorite spot at Jacob Riis beach. The handle is sturdy and easy to maneuver, and once I steer it to my preferred destination, I set up my blanket and unload the cooler, beach tent, towel, and my overstuffed tote.

Maybe the best part of the Mac Sports chair, though, is that once I’m done using it, it collapses into a fairly thin profile that fits easily in a closet. The only minor drawback is that you have to make sure to lock the arms of the chair securely into position after you use it as a cart, otherwise it will tip you over when you sit.

Some other beach wagons we've written about The best beach wagon, according to a beach-picnic planner $135 $290 now 54% off $135 at Wayfair $236 at Amazon A tote-bag-size beach chair $110 $110 at Zappos $110 at Helinox An affordable wagon Strategist readers can't stop buying From $67 $110 now 39% off Buy at Amazon The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape.

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