Our Experts CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Our Picks Summer days spent on the beach or at the pool require little else than a comfortable beach towel, reliable sunscreen and a good book. If you want to have a little more fun in the sun, then it may be time for a good old-fashioned water gun fight.
I took on the challenge of finding the best water guns you can buy, testing range, precision, durability and more. Some of our picks of the best water guns are suited for pools, while others are better for use in your backyard, or beaches. During my testing, I learned that some of these water guns are specifically not intended for those uses.
Imagine buying a $149 water gun for a fancy pool water gun fight (that's a thing, right?) only to spend all day grumbling because you can't even take the thing into the pool. Or maybe you want to use a brand-new water gun to chase your dogs around the yard, unleashing the moisture apocalypse upon them but you have to run back to the kitchen sink for refills after every single shot. Ugh.
Well, don't worry about being caught in these dire circumstances. I'm here to walk you through the best and worst water guns for your situation. Let's take a look.
The Super Soaker brand has long been synonymous with summer, water guns and getting super-ly soaked. One important factor in staying in the fight longer is how much water you can carry withou.
