5 summer staples to get you through vacation season

A national parks pass card grants the owner and three accompanying adults unlimited access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. It would make a great gift, but any holder should be inspired to seek out new outdoor adventures. Buy it at U.S. Geological Survey.

This coral-friendly lotion earns top marks from the Environmental Working Group. Its nongreasy mineral formula rubs in easily and remains water-resistant for 80 minutes. The large, 6-oz tube could live in your bag all summer long. Buy it at Amazon.

These stretchy chino shorts, available in five colors, "practically demand to be bought in bulk." They have three deep pockets, they're "as breathable as it gets," and the inseam — neither too short nor too long — "passes the Goldilocks test with flying colors." Buy it at J. Crew.

For a perfume that fits the season, try Stem, a garden-like cocktail of mandarin leaves, freesia greens, rose stems, and jasmine buds. It "perfectly captures the calming, soothing scent of newly trimmed ­foliage." Buy it at Malin + Goetz.

There's no shortage of fun plastic molds for making juice pops for houseguests, but this stainless-steel set "always draws oohs and aahs." The molds also release from the frame separately, so they're great when you're snacking solo. Buy it at Amazon.

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