Don’t Go To The Beach Without These 5 Items

After nearly two years of been asked to stay at home, Britons are now flocking their favorite beaches, pool, or lake this summer.

Are you planning to head to the beach and aren’t sure what to pack? If so, this beach packing list will help know the items you should bring to the beach. This list includes all the essentials you require to enjoy some fun under the sun.

Furthermore, this beach packing list is helpful for party beach trips, active beachgoers, and family beach vacations. Here is our handpicked list of the things you shouldn’t go to the beach without.

A Reusable Bottle That Keeps Your Beverage Cold

Ensuring you’re well-hydrated is one of the most important things you need to do when unwinding out in the sun, so you want lots of fluids, but you don’t want to add more plastics to the ocean. It’s for this reason you should invest in an insulated, stainless, and reusable water bottle. A high-quality bottle won’t just hold your favorite drink, but you can easily carry icecubes.

Moreover, a great portable bottle makes for a great investment if you regularly go canoeing, camping, or walking at the park. A high-quality water bottle should be comfortable to carry, waterproof, and durable.

Cover up

One of the most important pieces of clothes that you’ll always need when going to the beach is a cover-up. When getting ready for a day at your favorite beach, ensure you carry one. It doesn’t just look cute because it also helps protect your body against harsh sunrays. Most establishments do not allow beachgoers to wear swimsuits; this is where a cover-up steps in.

Another important thing that most people tend to ignore when heading to the beach is the right change of clothes. With the proper change of clothes, you can always get a post-beach coffee, beer, shaved ice, or smoothie. You should consider bringing a pair of clothes that don’t stain easily.

For women, a stylish dress or cover-up is a perfect choice. Men can’t go wrong with an elegant white tee-shirt paired with a pair of blue jeans or shorts.

Relaxed pants are also ideal for a beach destination, particularly if you happen to find yourself in a conservative area. The pants are lightweight and won’t occupy much space in your bag.

Sunscreen

You do not want to use any of the sunscreens available out there, instead, opt for one that does not add stress to the ocean by leaving behind some residue that ultimately kills the coral reels. The good news is that the Environmental Working Group has carried out a detailed analysis of the top sunscreens that are healthy for the skin as well as the oceanic life. These provide the best protection against harmful UVB and UVA rays. Also, the Environmental Working Group lists the best sunscreens for kids and information on their ingredients.

Beach Tote

A good travel beach tote ought to be on your beach packing list. Regardless, you’ll definitely need a bag when going to the beach. You can use the beach bag to carry anything like sunscreen, snacks, sunglasses, a speaker, a book, and towels.

A classic tote that we all have in our wardrobes is a perfect choice for those who live closer to the beach or if you’re just on a short trip.

Sunhat

If you want to head to the beach for a vacation and aren’t sure what to pack, then I strongly recommend picking a beach hat.

References

Jr, B. D. (2021, July 18). Using plastic waste to help solve sand shortages. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57832425

Staff, C. T. (2017, July 12). 30 of Africa’s most amazing places to visit. CNN. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/africa-amazing-places/index.html

Staff, R. (2013, June 7). Travel picks: Top 10 city beaches around the world. U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-travel-picks-beaches-idCABRE9560OV20130607

 

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