Pool noodles are the most versatile toy you'll buy all summer

Pool noodles are the most versatile pool toy ever invented — lap rafts, water jousting, obstacle courses, even DIY sprinkler systems if you’re feeling creative. A six-pack covers a family of four with spares for friends, and they store easily when deflated. I will not hear otherwise: these are the best value-per-dollar item in the pool aisle.