Beach days are always so exciting, but there is nothing more annoying than arriving at your destination miles from home to find something missing! Of course, there is the obvious beach towel and slippers, but if you really want to have a good beach day, do not forget these following essentials. Here is a list of nine things you should definitely pack in your beach bag.
Drinking Water
No, you cannot just opt for the water from the ocean. H2O is a very important beach day essential, especially if you are planning to spend hours out in the sun. Staying hydrated is an important part of making sure that your beach day does not turn into a hospital trip because of heat exhaustion. Seawater can also drain electrolytes from the body, so keep your water bottle nearby! Carry a cooler box with you as well to make sure that your water stays nice and cool. If you are part of the unhealthy folk, you can put in other drinks too. The next item is something that will have you thinking about the beach day for days after!
Camera
The sight of the sun touching the water is the picture you want to keep in a frame by your bed. Taking a camera with you will help you keep your memories from your fun beach day in your home forever. Of course, not everyone can afford a pricey Canon camera, but there are some affordable options available. Get an instant Polaroid camera to be able to capture your memories instantly. This is also a good investment for future beach days and any holidays!
Painkillers
No one was expecting to see this on the list! Painkillers are such an underrated item that should be in your beach bag. After you have sat in the sun for a few hours, you may find that your head has started to develop a slight throb. In this moment, you will be happy that you packed some pills. The pills can also be soothing if you have sunburn and some insect stings to go with it. You will be glad you packed the next item in your beach bag before your next beach day!
Change Of Clothes
After a few hours of tumbling around with sand in places it should not be, you are going to want to take off those shorts and change into something cleaner. Having an extra change of clothes will be the perfect solution to a lot of disasters. If you were to get drenched in the ocean, it would be uncomfortable to sit out in the sun waiting to dry, so a change of clothes could come in handy.
Snacks
Something to nibble on while you enjoy the beach is a top necessity! After running around in the waves and building up an appetite, you will be glad you packed crisps and sweets to give you an extra energy boost. Make sure you choose food that is high in nutrients but also higher in tastiness! Easy-to-pack snacks like granola bars, dried fruits, and jelly babies are a good idea for your beach days. The next item is something that will fill your beach days with fun!
A Bucket And Shovel
We all have a child within us, and the beach is the perfect way to unleash them! Building sandcastles is not just an activity for little children. As adults, a beach day should also be as activity-filled as possible. Carry a little bucket and shovel with you to help you construct the best-looking sandcastles and to dump some water on them when you are ready to go. Do not let life kill your fun; be a kid on the beach!
A Book
Whether it's for a cute photo moment or to actually get some words in, a book would be a good addition to your beach day. Not everyone is about the ‘fun in the sun’ activities at the beach, and this essential is for the more relaxed beachgoers. For some people, this is their only free time and could be used to meet their reading goals for the year. The breeze coming through and the sound of the waves would make the perfect background noise for a reading day.
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A Portable Phone Charger
There are no charging outlets lying around at the beach, so make sure you carry your own energy supply to keep your phone charged. Your phone will come in handy when you need to capture a beautiful picture or to call emergency services if something goes wrong. Buying a solar charging charger would work perfectly for the beach; the sun will be your energy supply! The final essential element on this list will save you from years of skin damage and discomfort!
Sunscreen
Of course, we would not close off this list without mentioning the most important thing for a beach day! Sun protection will always be something you need to remember to do. A beach day puts your skin at extra risk of sunburn and damage, so make sure that you slather on that sunscreen generously! UV rays are real people! The lasting damage of a few hours in the sun without protection is so not worth it. Save yourself from discomfort and pack this beach essential.