Cup holder floats are worth it for lazy days only

Cup holder floats are worth it if your pool time is 90% floating and 10% swimming — otherwise they’re just extra plastic.

They’re basically a raft or ring with a little cutout for a drink. That sounds harmless, but the cup holder makes them top-heavy. If you reach for your drink, everything shifts and you risk tipping over. Nobody wants to spill their beer trying to be fancy.

That said, if your plan is to just bake in the sun with a drink within reach, they’re perfect. They’re cheap, they