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Out of all the beach chairs I tested, the Shore Thing Chair from SunFlow may just be my personal favorite — and my top recommendation if money is no object and you want the ultimate cossetting experience. Get the completely outfitted version with the UPF 50+ sun shade and drink holder, and you might feel like you’re vacationing in a luxury resort in Italy rather than just hanging out at the beach five minutes from your house.

I don’t just love the Shore Thing Chair because it’s pretty; I also love its suspended seat, which offers a hammock-esque feel, gentle-on-the-skin armrests and three levels of recline, which are very easy to adjust.

The seat is also decently spacious and sits 13 inches above ground, which makes it easy to get in and out of. It’s not the lightest or most compact chair when collapsed, but the backpack straps do make it easy to carry. And since I’m a little lazy when it comes to maintenance, I appreciate that there aren’t any wood bits here, and all I have to do to clean it is hose it down with warm water.

Still, this chair is one of the priciest models in my pool. You’d think SunFlow would also throw in a pocket for valuables and an insulated one to keep drinks chilled, but sadly, those aren’t on offer. So, it isn’t as good a value as the Tommy Bahama Ultimate. Buy the cheaper bare-bones one, and all you get is a pretty chair.

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