The much anticipated summer is finally here! With sunny and warm days, there’s nothing better than heading down to the beach. But before you do so, there are a couple of things you need to bring with you. Whether you’re going by yourself for some alone time or going with friends, we have found 6 items you need to make your beach experience the best possible.
Beach Towel
Lying on the bare sand isn’t very comfortable, so a beach towel is essential. If you’re going to the beach where the ground is soft and you don’t need much support a microfibre towel like this one is perfect. It dries 3 times faster than a regular cotton towel and sand won’t stick to it. It’s super light and doesn’t take up much space at all. These come in many different colors and sizes with a large costing £17.09.
“Bought 2 of the extra large towels and boy were they worth the money. Not only do they look fab but they really do absorb the water without getting any sand in the way. Were easy to refold and get back in the cute little carry bag provided. After initial wash there wasn’t a need to iron them, just smooth out, refold and back in the carry bag for their next adventure!”
says JB1350
Sunscreen
Please don’t go to the beach without any sun protection. Getting a sunburn can not only be extremely only be painful but also have other health consequences. This sunscreen comes in SPF 15, 20, 30 and 50. It’s water resistant which makes it great
for the beach, so you won’t have to worry about getting burnt when you’re swimming. Get it for only £4.25!
“Didn’t get burned once while using this, which is incredible as I’m so fair skinned I have never been on holiday and not burned. I also have sensitive skin and I had no issues with this either. Will never buy another brand again now. I did even manage to get a slight tan which for me is unheard of!”
says Hayley
A Good Book
I’m usually not much of a reader, but when I’m at the beach it’s one of the things I love to do. This book has been praised by everyone from Bill Gates to Barack Obama, which says a lot. Shortly, it’s about an African-American married couple where the man is arrested and sentenced to 12 years for a crime he didn’t commit. When his conviction is overturned, the couple tries to resume their life which proves difficult. Get a paperback copy for £7.49.
“First book I’ve read in a long time that has made me want to devour the pages as quickly as possible to find out what happens next. She is a wonderful writer, and her characters are believable. I don’t know what else to say except, please read this book, buy more copies and give to your friends and family so they can enjoy it too. Thank you Tayari.”
says M. Scike
Beach Bag
You need something to carry your sunscreen, towel and water in. This bag is perfect for the beach since the bottom is waterproof while the mesh on top makes it lightweight. It has 7 outside pockets which makes it easier to organize and find your stuff, while the inside zipper pouch will keep your personal stuff protected. Get yours for only £14.99.
“Best bag ever, fits towels, drinks, snacks, lotions. Very handy for the beach and near the pool. Cleans easily, no mess, the additional pockets are very useful and it packs away in a small size bag which doubles up as a large purse to keep wallets and other bits plus waterproof.”
says Angie123
Cooler Box
Unless you like drinking lukewarm or hot water, you need a cooler for drinks. Instead having to carry one of those heavy, plastic coolers, get this one that looks nice while still being practical! You can fit up to 48 cans in the larger one and will keep them cold for 8-12 hours. Get one here for £29.99!
“Very good, used for 4 days packed with ice cubes on a daily basis. Keeps drinks cold throughout all day, we used it in Spain. Would recommend to others.”
says Sanj Rai
Waterproof Phone Case
This phone case is good for the beach because not only will it protect your phone from water but also sand getting stuck in it. What’s especially cool is that you can dive 30 meters under water and it will still work, plus it allows you to take clear photos and videos underwater with the touchscreen and clear plastic! Get a pack of 2 for only £6.99!
“Brilliant and waterproof. We were fully submersed in water with these and no water, not even a drip got into the phones. There was no condensation inside the case either which was brilliant as the quality of our photos were as natural as possible. Brilliant product for a brilliant price. I highly recommend.“
says Olivia