Fun In The Sun: The Best Water Guns In 2022

The Nerf Super Soaker Zipfire is an old-school Nerf water gun and one of our personal favorites. It’s discontinued but, thankfully, still available on Amazon and other second-hand websites and stores. This awesome blaster delivers a quick jet of water stream up to a distance of about 15 feet. It is both fun to play with and is also your ideal and effective way of dissuading your pets from undesirable habits. What’s more, this will surely add a lot of fun to your poolside entertainment events, especially when lots of kids are involved.

The gun itself is relatively small, but it fits well in most sizes of children’s hands. There is no need to pump the gun ahead of time, as is the case for most other water guns; all you need to do is aim straight at the target and pull the trigger to blast water at your opponent. With a water capacity of 3.3 fluid ounces, ZipFire holds a small amount of water that is ideal for smaller kids. While compact, the gun is tough and durable and will not break when dropped on the floor accidentally.

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The X-Shot Fast-Fill Water Blaster is one of the best singular water guns on the market. If you or your kid want to be king of the water battlefield, the X-Shot is the blaster to get. It’s an ultra-large gun that can hold around a liter or around 30 ounces of water, so you won’t need to refill it constantly. Speaking of which, refilling this bad boy is a piece of cake. All you need to do is dunk the blaster in water, and it will seal itself the moment you pull it out – it takes about a second! You can also adjust the nozzle at the top of the gun to change the velocity of the water stream.

The key to winning a water fight is being able to shoot from a distance. Thanks to the pump-action design, the X-Shot blaster can shoot up 34 feet, which is further than most other water gun brands on the market. If you’re buying a water gun for yourself or your teenager, we recommend a large or medium size gun as it has a larger capacity. The X-Shot Mirco Fast Fill, on the other hand, is ideal for small kids as it’s lighter, more compact, and has a smaller water tank.

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Inspired by the blaster in the Fortnite battle royal game (Hand Cannon to be exact), this compact Nerf Super Soaker is ideal for sneak attacks. Quick to fill and easy to carry as well as conceal, the Nerf Fortnite HC-E Super Soaker Toy Water Blaster is one product in the range that will definitely make your children feel like professionals as they load up, aim and shoot in a non-violent and fun-loving combat battle.

This water gun holds a small amount of water – 7.4 fluid ounces – but that is plenty for sneak attacks. It’s also easy to fill and fun to fire – open the cap to fill the tank, close it, and you’re ready to start shooting. Speaking of shooting, this toy may be small, but it is mighty, capable of producing a thin but powerful stream that reaches quite a few feet (we’ve read reviews claiming it shoots anywhere from 10 to 30 feet). When it comes to light and portable Super Soakers, this one takes the cake and is an excellent choice for your next beach trip, pool party, or old-fashioned backyard water game.

Did you really think we’d feature only one Fortnite-inspired water blaster in this guide? Not a chance. This Nerf Fortnite TS-R Super Soaker Water Blaster had to be included because it’s a) a large-capacity water gun that won’t run out after a few blasts, b) pump-operated, so more powerful than other water guns, and c) Fortnite-inspired, enough said.

The TS-R is a high-range water shotgun that can reach anywhere between 20 to 40 feet, making it a great choice for both adults and kids. Still, it’s more suited to teens than smaller kids due to its large size. With a water tank that can hold 36 ounces of water, this Nerf Super Soaker can shoot about 41 times before you have to fill it again. Made of durable, hard plastic, it should last at least several seasons even if you use it practically every day.

If you want to bring the big guns to the backyard battle, get this Nerf Super Soaker Scatterblast Water Gun. Boasting a barrel with five nozzles, this powerful blaster unleashes five streams of water at everyone in range; just move the handle back and forth to unleash a deluge of floodtastic fun!

We love this particular model not only because of its 5-stream water firing pattern but also because of its easy-to-operate design, making it ideal for children. It’s also light, with a relatively small water tank, so it’s easy to hold. While its water capacity isn’t the greatest, 22 ounces is still plenty for kids. Made from durable plastic, the Scatterblast is also sturdy, so it shouldn’t break under rapid water warfare. Besides being quite accurate, its range is also pretty impressive – up to 34 feet. Overall, an awesome and powerful Nerf water gun suitable both for kids and adults.

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Get ready to aim and fire with this Super Water Blaster water gun set from Joyin, which has been hand-picked by us today for its exceptional value and quality. You get not one but two high-capacity water soakers ready to blast those opponents out of your backyard! These are bright and colorful-looking water guns that are perfect for some good old-fashioned outdoor summer fun and are perfect for all the family to enjoy around the pool.

The Joyin water guns couldn’t be easier to operate and have a fast and easy pump fire mechanism that can blast water up to 36 feet. It has a water capacity of 25 ounces, which is ideal for kids but may be too small for adults. Manufactured to meet US toy safety standards and made from durable and non-toxic high-quality plastic, these two water guns are our budget picks and guaranteed winners with your little ones.

For a Super Soaker of this size, the aptly named Soakzooka does just what you expect it to: drenches your opponents and makes them run for cover. It produces a massive water blast delivered from the enormous onboard tank that can hold up to impressive 55 fluid ounces of water, meaning that you can literally drench your competition before they have a chance to get anywhere near you!

This is a monster of a Super Soaker, but that doesn’t mean it’s not suitable for small kids; au contraire mon frere. With an easy-to-operate firing mechanism – you just move the handle back and forth to blast water – the Soakzooka is one of the easiest-to-use water guns out there. Its range is pretty decent too, and it can hit targets up to 30 feet away. Just be quick on the draw and move that handle to blast a powerful water jet. Brilliant for all outdoor situations, including around the pool, backyard, or beach, it can deliver a gargantuan blast of water.

Your competitors don’t stand a chance with this quick-to-reload 24-inch long barrel-style water launcher. The Stream Machine Water Launcher is comprised of high polymers and vibrant colors that won’t peel or chip, no matter how many times you submerge the launcher in water. Best of all, though, the Stream Machine squirt gun is pinpoint accurate, capable of reaching targets up to 50 to 70 feet, and it reloads in a matter of seconds – just submerge it and pull back the handle, and you’re ready to super-soak your opponents!

While it doesn’t have a dedicated water tank, this awesome water gun holds a lot of water in the barrel, so you won’t have to refill constantly. It’s suitable for ages eight and upwards so grab yourself a few so that all the family can enjoy the fun. No doubt this is one of the best, if not the best squirt gun on the market!

Your kid can’t have a water fight on their own, which is why we’ve included this rad three-pack of water guns from Joyin. Get this pack, and your little one and their friends can have hours of healthy outdoors fun! These compact water pistols might not look like much, but they’re surprisingly powerful. The high-capacity design allows them to shoot water up to 35 feet, but they have a 15oz water bottle integrated into the design that will need filling up pretty regularly. Fortunately, they’re super easy to refill.

Made from thick, non-toxic plastic, they’re also designed to be durable. You can use them in the yard, pool, and beach – they should last a good while. While not the most powerful water guns around, they’re ideal for kids and even toddlers as they’re compact, light, and super-easy to use.

The best water fights involve a lot of kids. Sure, it’s fun to have a wild-west-style duel, but things get a lot more interesting when there are more kids. Problem is, that buying water guns for everyone can get expensive. That’s why we love this six-pack of Max Liquidator Water Blasters. Designed to be affordable yet durable, these water guns are a great choice for a kiddie pool.

One of the best things about these water blasters is how easy they are to load. Simply submerge the blaster in water, pull back the handle, and push it back in to squirt. That’s it! They also have a decent range, around 30 feet, but they don’t hold much water as they don’t have a reservoir. On the plus side, the guns are super lightweight and float in the pool, so there’s no need to worry about putting them back.