EBN- Heading to the beach this summer and wondering what are some essentials that will keep you organized, hydrated, and happy? While every family’s needs are different, the best beach vacation essentials are those that are durable, practical, and easy to carry to the sand.
Essentials include: rash guard, sunscreen, a backpack, an e-reader, a cooler, a beach blanket, and a tent for added comfort.
Your beach bag should be easy to carry and have enough space for essentials, such as: a chair, reusable cups, a waterproof phone case, a sun hat, and a cooler bag.
●Beach Basics
The to-do list is divided into categories, such as ocean swimming essentials and beach fun essentials. This will help you determine if you have everything you need for a day at the beach, no matter what you plan to do once you hit the sand.
■luggage
While relaxing at the beach , it’s a good idea to keep all of your belongings in a central area. A tote bag is a great option for holding your beach essentials. Washable and tip-resistant, the bag can hold up to 40 pounds. Plus, there are bag accessories you can purchase to make your beach day easier, including clear bag inserts that can keep your phone or cards in one safe place.
■Beach cups
No one wants to get their cup, sunglasses, or phone dirty at the beach. That’s where this beach cup holder comes in. The plastic holder has a screw at the bottom to secure it in the sand and keep your beach essentials off the ground. The circular part can hold cups or refillable cans, while the rectangular back of the holder is a great place to stash a phone or a pair of sunglasses.
■Sunscreen
This sunscreen is ideal because it is lightweight, odorless and does not leave any greasy residue on your skin. The broad spectrum formula is water and sweat resistant for up to 40 minutes.
●sun protection shirts
Protecting your skin while swimming in the ocean is essential. In addition to sunscreen, try wearing a long-sleeved shirt or rash guard. There are shirts made of fabric with SPF. It is also quick-drying and slightly loose-fitting to keep you comfortable overall.
■waterproof camera
If you’re taking your kids to the beach, give each of them a waterproof camera. The camera has a rubber wrist strap and large buttons, making it easy to operate underwater. After the pictures appear, you can see the trip through their eyes, including what they saw underwater.
■sunscreen spray for face
One thing that should always be on your beach essentials list is swimmer’s sunscreen to protect your eyes from getting sand or sea salt. The sunscreen spray bottle has a small pump that sprays the sunscreen onto your face. This sunscreen should be reapplied regularly if you are swimming for an extended period of time.
■Straw hat
No list of beach essentials is complete without a wide-brimmed hat. The latest in UPF 50+ features a variety of prints and patterns, and the straw fabric is lightweight. The hat is great for the ocean because the neck strap can be tightened to ensure it doesn’t fall off and get washed away.
●the umbrella
An umbrella is a basic need for protection from the sun. An umbrella allows several people to sit in the shade without being on top of each other. The umbrella also has two side panels that can be secured to the sand for extra protection from the sun. Don’t worry if you think the umbrella will be too hot; modern umbrellas have a zippered window that can be opened for airflow.
