12 essentials you can still get before Memorial Day weekend

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Memorial Day weekend is just days away, and people across the country are quickly making preparations for cookouts, pool parties, and their first beach trip of the year.

With so much going on it can be easy to forget a thing or two, whether you’re planning on spending time by the water or in front of the grill.

Thankfully, with the help of Amazon Prime's two-day shipping, it’s easy to catch up on any summer shopping you need to get done before you leave this holiday weekend. With this in mind, the Insider Picks team spent some time putting together a list of the most essential summer items that are also easy to forget.

Whatever your Memorial Day weekend plans are, take a look through this list and make sure you aren’t missing anything you'll need to enjoy the long weekend. And if you realize something is missing, don’t worry. Just add it to your cart and have it delivered straight to your door by Friday.

Sunscreen

The easiest thing to forget; even if you think you have sunscreen ready to go, there’s no harm in picking up an extra bottle just in case.

Banana Boat SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, $6.62

Aloe gel

If someone forgets to reapply their sunscreen regularly, having some of aloe on hand will go a long way in soothing the pain.

Amara Organics Aloe Vera Gel, $15.95

Beach towels

Your towel serves as the home base for any beach trip and this option from Dock & Bay comes with a stylish, simple design and a high rating on Amazon. 

Dock & Bay Microfiber Beach Towel & Pouch, $19.99-$49.99