10 Important Items To Pack For Your Next Beach Vacation
Essential gear and must-haves to ensure fun, comfort, and safety under the sun!
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When people think of relaxing places to visit, beaches are definitely at the top of the list. You might love visiting mountains, but the feeling of visiting a beach is something that is a totally unique experience. They are breezy, beautiful and offer activities that are perfect for the old and young alike. Visiting a beach is the best way for you to escape from your day-to-day life. Some of the items on this list are quite obvious but the others are an added benefit. So if you are worried about what items you want to bring to the beach, we’ve got you covered! So from extras to basics, here are the important beach essentials you need to carry with you for your next beach vacation:
1. Beach Appropriate Clothing
Needless to say, when you’re headed to the beach you gotta carry beach appropriate attires. When you’re packing for the beach, you need to ensure that you carry your swimsuit, a change of clothes, a tank top, sunhats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. If you have any specific outfits that you need to wear, or have super sensitive skin, make sure that you prepare for that. Printed sarongs are making waves as the latest beach attire if you are tired of slipping into your pants and jeans on a hot beach.
2. A Beach Mat
Most people carry a blanket to the beach, but it is a better idea to make sure you carry a beach mat instead. A blanket will get filled with sand, blown around the beach, and can get wet pretty easily. A beach mat can also fold up compactly for the purpose of packing and you can find one that has sand weights on the edges. Moreover, those are easier to clean and won’t fill your hotel room’s floor with sand.
3. A Waterproof Cover For Your Phone
If you’ve ever wanted to bring your phone along with you to the beach to take ocean selfies, now’s the best time to. If you do not have a mobile phone that is waterproof, you should definitely consider investing in a waterproof cover. The waterproof cover is pretty great as you can still make full use of your camera and touchscreen. There are also transparent overall covers that wrap your phone entirely for those exciting water sport selfies. It is better than leaving your phone behind and failing to capture some once-in-a-lifetime moments that you may experience rarely.
4. A Cute Beach Bag
A good-quality beach bag should be super roomy and lightweight and should be very easy to get sand off. Make sure that you pick up one that is waterproof and easy to fold up and pack. In the end, you need to make sure that it can handle all of your beach belongings. If you ask about the latest bag trends doing the rounds, we suggest going for straw bags, tote bags, or quirky bucket bags to complete your beachwear in style. Sometimes, the bag becomes a mismatch to your outfit and we can’t have that happening on your Instagram!
5. An Emergency First Aid Kit
Besides carrying sunscreen, it is always a good idea to be prepared for small cuts, injuries or ailments. However, if you are traveling via plane, you need to be careful as many first aid kits contain sharp items that won’t be allowed in check-in luggage. It’s always a good idea to keep a first-aid kit as you could accidentally step on glass or a seashell and injure yourself.
6. Adequate Hydration
When you go to the beach you need to make sure that you are not leaving the bottles of water behind. One trick to having cold water is carrying a cooler with you. Or if you don’t want to spend that kind of money, you could even keep your bottles of water in the freezer until the water freezes over and you can carry it with you. It is very easy to get dehydrated whether you are taking a dip, engaging in sports, or simply tanning yourself at the beach. Make yourself a lemonade or any other drink filled with ice in a cooler. That way you don’t have to worry about it getting heated soon.
7. Sunscreen And SPF Lip Balm
On the day that you plan on visiting the beach, you need to apply multiple layers of sunscreen infused with SPF body lotion. If you are someone who has sensitive skin, then you should choose a sunscreen that has less fragrance and does not leave a white cast behind. It’s important that you apply sunscreen at least thirty minutes before you decide to go to the beach. It’s also important that you don’t forget to make use of a light lip balm. Try making use of a lip balm that is infused with SPF. Since the skin on your lips is more sensitive, there are chances that your lips will get even more burnt and charred. As a result, it will be harder to enjoy your food properly and suffer from cracked and burning lips. Overexposure will also cause the corners of your lips to darken, leaving unwanted patches.
8. Facial Cleansing Wipes
It will be difficult for you to find a place to wash your face or wipe your hands while you are at the beach. This is especially the case if you are at a more remote beach. A facial cleansing wipe is important and can definitely be quite refreshing after you’ve eaten messy food. Wet wipes are handier as they will protect you from the building heat on the beach. They are multi-purpose and save you from embarrassing dirty face pictures. Perfect for dealing with humidity.
9. A Beach Umbrella
Carrying a beach umbrella is important as it is great for not just blocking out sun rays but it can also block out the rain in the event of poor weather. Sure, it’s summertime and the chances of running into rain are pretty low but it’s better to be safe than sorry, right? Make sure that you get a windproof travel-friendly umbrella along with you to ensure that you stay dry as a doornail.
10. Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is another essential item that you should be carrying with you. Considering that we are going through a pandemic, you need to ensure that you are using hand sanitizer each time you are in a public area or touching a surface that is most likely touched by many. Like the stair holder, corners of tables in a shack, etc. Even if you have received the vaccine and are healthy, it’s still a good idea to keep hand sanitizer with you. You don’t want to end up stuck with ice cream running down your hands now, do you?
Planning a beachy getaway after staying indoors for so long is the best thing you can gift yourself this year. It doesn’t matter if you forgot to grab your music player, but it will be a problem if you missed your fave sunscreen. You need to be well prepared for your beach vacation, you’ll have absolutely nothing to worry about. So grab your sunscreen, swimsuit, and beach bag and hit the road! Let us know all of your thoughts in the comment section below.
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