Some people are happy to go with the wind and rock up to the beach with little more than the clothes on their backs and a towel. For others, there’s a whole procedure and detailed beach packing list that needs to be ticked off before they can make their way to the beach.
When looking at this beach packing checklist, you might decide that you need everything on the list, or maybe only a few items. Make the beach packing list work for you. So, let’s get started!
Essential beach items
Essential beach items are those that are necessary whether you’re going to the beach for one day, or for a longer beach vacation.
Here are 12 essential things that you shouldn’t forget:
- Swimsuit – this ones a given if you want to go for a swim.
- Towel – you’ll probably want something to lie on. Sand sticking to your entire body isn’t particularly fun.
- Sunglasses – whilst sunglasses can make you look super cool and add to your beach look, it’s also important to protect and care for your eyes.
- Sun cream – even if you’re not someone who typically burns, protecting your skin is very important. Sun cream helps to prevent sunburn, cancer and ageing. Try to buy a reef-safe sun cream, so you’re not harming the environment when going for a swim.
- SPF lip balm – this is something that’s often overlooked or forgotten, but there’s nothing worse than having sore and burnt lips after a day at the beach.
- Sun hat – if you’re spending a long time in the sun, a hat can protect your face from getting burnt, and prevent sunstroke. It’s also useful for keeping the sun out of your eyes.
- Swim cover-ups – having a few cover-ups on hand during your vacation is great. You can walk to the beach in them, or sit in a restaurant, in your swimwear whilst still being dressed respectfully.
- Sandals/flip flops – trainers are not a good idea for the beach. Having sand in your shoes is a horrible feeling. Opt for sandals or flip flops instead for easy removal.
- Beach bag – sand and sun cream can be the enemy sometimes, so it’s nice to have a separate beach bag that can get a little grimy. You also want a bag big enough to fit everything you need.
- Snacks – lying on the beach all day can be hungry work. I like to have some snacks — crisps, fruit or nuts — on hand to make sure I don’t get too ‘hangry’.
- Water – bring plenty of water for the whole day. Nobody likes sunstroke at the end of the day.
- Rubbish bag – a rule of thumb that I like to live by is that you should always leave a place cleaner than you found it. Make sure to clear up all of your rubbish before you leave, and if there’s rubbish that isn’t yours, why not pick that up too?
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