7 Bulk Items You Need To Buy From Sam’s Club This Summer

Long, hot summer days are almost upon us, which means that barbecues, beach days, picnics and lawn games will be on the agenda. It also means you’ll need to stock up on summer essentials.

A great way to make sure you have what you need over the next few months is to shop at your local Sam’s Club. The warehouse has various food and household items that you can buy in bulk at a discount.  

From sun protection to fruity beverages, here are the bulk items to buy at Sam’s Club this summer. 

Sunscreen is a must, especially during the summer months when UV intensity is known to be higher, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Thankfully, Sam’s has you covered — literally.

The warehouse club has a variety of sun protection products, including a three-pack of Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen featuring SPF 50 for $14.68 with $2 instant savings. You can also find a three-pack of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray with SPF 70 with $2 in instant savings.

Other sun protection products offered at Sam’s with $2 instant savings include Neutrogena Clear Face Sunscreen and Banana Boat Sport Kids Sunscreen Spray.

Jeremy Yamaguchi, the CEO of Lawn Love, said he likes to buy family packs of meat such as chicken drumsticks and pork chops at Sam’s Club and then use freezer bags to portion them out and freeze for later. 

“I just write the date I bought them on the bag, so I always know how old they are,” he said. “Buying meat in bulk this way saves me a lot of money monthly, particularly during the summer when I am doing a lot of barbecuing and hosting backyard gatherings.”

Speaking of freezer bags, you can pick a bulk box of them at Sam’s for $17.98, which comes out to about $0.12 per bag. Not only can you use these to freeze bulk items, like meat from Sam’s, but you can also use them to make block ice.

According to Bob Vila, fill a one- or two-gallon Ziploc bag about two-thirds full of water and freeze to make ice blocks. You can use the blocks in coolers or chip it to make ice for parties.

“Nothing says summer like frozen treats, but it can be hard to find ones that are delicious and also have some nutritional value,” said Catherine Rall, registered dietitian at Happy V.

“When your choices are flavored sugar water or fatty ice cream, it can be hard to stick to a balanced diet. This is why I love Deebee’s Organics SuperFruit Freezies. They’re made from nothing but pureed frozen fruit, and at $9.98 for a 35-pack, you can stock up on these at a great price.”

Outdoor fun and summer go hand in hand, but you also have to deal with pesky insects.

One DEET-free solution to repelling bugs is OFF! Clean-Feel Insect Repellent, which is proven to repel mosquitoes, biting flies and ticks. It comes in a two-pack for $17.23, which includes an instant savings of $2.75.

Users like the lightweight, odorless formula that’s non-greasy and non-sticky, leaving their skin with clean feel.

, said he often finds himself doing more loads of laundry in the summer because he spends so much time outside. And spending time outside in the summer often equals sweat. 

“So, something I will buy in bulk from Sam’s Club is laundry items like detergent and dryer sheets,” he said. “This helps me save a little money and always have what I need on hand.”

Sam’s Club has instant savings of $4 on select sizes of Tide and Gain laundry detergents, and $2 off Snuggle Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets in Blue Sparkle.

If you’re a fan of HINT’s flavored waters, you’ll want to stock up on its summer flavors. At Sam’s Club, you can get a 12-pack of 16-ounce bottles for $10.28 with instant savings of $1.50. Flavors include strawberry kiwi, grape and blueberry lemon.

HINT water is perfect if you’re trying to avoid drinks like sodas and sugary juices because it doesn’t contain sugar, diet sweeteners or preservatives. The water is also packaged in BPA-free bottles if that’s a concern.