Floating Pool Chairs vs Pool Loungers vs Water Hammocks
Floating pool chairs, full-length loungers and water hammocks all promise the same thing: an afternoon in the pool without treading water. They feel very different, though. Here's how to pick the right lounge chair for in the pool.
Floating Pool Chairs
Best for: sipping, chatting and supervising.
Floating pool chairs hold you upright, like an armchair on the water. They take up the least space, so they suit smaller backyard pools, and they're the easiest to get on and off. The Dolly Lounge Chair ($115) adds a removable canopy, a cup holder and a mesh seat that keeps you cool.
Full-Length Pool Loungers
Best for: sunbathing, reading and napping.
A full-length lounger supports your whole body, so you can lie back like you would on a lounge chaise by the pool, except you're floating. It needs a little more room. The Riviera Canopy Lounger ($120) has a full backrest, detachable sunshade and cup holder.
Water Hammocks
Best for: hot days and travel.
A water hammock is a mesh sling between inflatable tubes. You sit low, with the water just beneath you, which is the coolest way to float on a 40-degree day. It folds flat, so it's the one to pack for holidays. The Drift Hammock ($85) comes in powder blue and cream.
At a Glance
- Most shade: floating pool chair or canopy lounger
- Most stretch-out room: full-length lounger
- Coolest in the heat: water hammock
- Smallest pools: floating pool chair
- Best for travel: water hammock
Can't choose? Pair a chair with a lounger, so two people can float side by side. Our guide to pool chairs has more ideas.
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Pool floats are for recreation, not swimming aids. Always supervise children around water.
