It’s that time of year again, when people are happiest slathered in sunscreen and soaking up the vitamin D while lying in the sand at the beach or throwing a BBQ pool party. But these days, friends and family aren’t the only companions joining people for their fun in the sun. The latest tech accessories and mobile gadgets are helping to make sure that sunbathers don’t miss a moment of fun.

This is great news for anyone who isn’t interested in ruining their expensive tech equipment with sand and water.

After all, luxury wireless stereo systems may be fantastic when used inside the house, but they doesn’t play well with the sand and surf.

When heading to the shore or inviting friends over for a backyard poolside celebration, the following types of mobile gadget are among the most common accessories to be brought along in order to get all the enjoyment, with none of the catastrophe.

The first step is sand and waterproofing. While nobody wants to leave their cell phone behind, they don’t want to ruin their devices, either! Fortunately, there are tons of waterproof cases available to make sure that if there’s salt water present, it’s from the ocean, not from your tears! In fact, some of the latest models of tech waterproofing actually let you drop your smartphone into a case that floats at the same time that it protects.

Speaking of waterproof, this feature is hot for people who don’t want to have to leave their tunes behind, either, Waterproof speakers, are turning playlists stored on MP3 players and smartphones into an awesome beach-proof stereo system that lets people bring all of their favorite songs along, without the risk.

Mobile hotspots are letting people stay connected no matter where they go. Today’s latest travel tech makes it possible to grab a device to bring with you anywhere in the United States, or rent one to go with them if they plan to leave the country and want the same service. In some situations, the cost of using your own portable WiFi on the beach is cheaper than it would be in a hotel room abroad.

With all of those mobile gadgets keeping things hopping while you’re at the beach or poolside, the last thing people want to do is run out of juice. For that reason, they’re keeping everything powered up with a mobile battery charger that is powerful enough to recharge several devices before it needs to be plugged in.