A version of this article appears in print on May 25, 2025, Section TW, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Take It Outside! 24 Easy-to-Pack Recipes for Summer Picnics, Beach Days ...

Our bedding-and-home expert tested beach towels and found L.L.Bean’s to be the best for function and design. She also tested beach towels from Brooklinen, Tekla, Baina, and other brands.