Kick back, relax and float on. (Amazon)(Amazon)
There's still plenty of time to make a big splash in the pool this summer — without an actual "big splash." Personally, I prefer taking it easy and gently lowering myself into the water for a relaxing pool experience. Sound like you? I thought so. That's why I think you'll also love the swim accessory that adults rave about: the Aqua 4-in-1 Monterey Hammock Pool Float — you can grab one for as little as $12 with an on-page coupon.
Your best deals for the Aqua water hammock are in the red, green and yellow — all striped — varieties. The green option is Amazon's No. 1 bestseller, but at just $12 with an on-page coupon, you'll score the best savings with the red-stripe version, now within a dollar of its lowest price this year. Don't worry, though; if you're feeling more citrusy in your summer-color vibe, those picks are just a couple bucks more.
This simple-yet-ingenious water hammock consists of two floats connected by soft mesh. You can sit on it and have two armrests, or you can kick back and use the floats as head and footrests. Either way, you'll be immersed in the water without sinking, and you have more support than attempting to do the same with a couple of pool noodles.
The hammock is also supremely easy to inflate, even if you don't have an electric pump: The float parts are small enough to be blown up with only lung power in mere minutes.
Over 51,000 shoppers give it a perfect five-star rating for its power to make their vacation (or staycation) more relaxing. "Dangerously relaxing," even. (Why so dangerous? Because the float is so comfortable, you won't want to get out of it!)
One lounger dubbed the float "the best purchase I've made all year," adding, "We used them in the ocean and they’re perfect. It took literally one minute to blow up both of them — you have to put the entire plastic piece inside your mouth and pinch as you’re blowing in air, or else it doesn’t work for some reason. We had a great time sitting and lounging with these. I also used one as a pillow for my head when I was lying on a blanket in the sand."
"This pool hammock is so relaxing that I didn’t want to get out of the pool!" raved a five-star fan. "I used it all Memorial Day weekend! I plan on getting another one in case I have company, so we don’t have to fight over this one."
"We absolutely love these!" declared this reviewer. "We use them every day in our pool, and our children and grandchildren love them as well. They are very well made and hold up for a long time. The price is also amazing, and you cannot go wrong with these. The selling company is amazing as well. Easy and fast!"
Some resorts don't allow regular floats, but travelers say that in their experience, this one gets a pass.
"I had a trip planned to a resort with a lazy river," shared a happy shopper. "Reviews for the resort said there weren't any rafts and mentioned these 'packable' rafts. I bought them hoping they'd fit in my carry-on suitcase (they did), would blow up easily in the hotel (they did), float my big butt well down the lazy river (they did), and deflate easily to pack again to bring home (they did)."
"One of the floats I bought did rip after one use, which was a bit disappointing," noted a reviewer, adding, "Luckily, the other one is holding up well so far. The product’s quality and comfort are excellent, but I would advise handling them with care to ensure longevity."
Another user agreed that gentle handling is the key: "The mesh will tear if you pull on it while using. You need to be careful when adjusting your position."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.