Best beach accessories and tools to enjoy your summer
If you are always losing things in the sand or looking for a spot to hang your towel, we’ve found the perfect solution.
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From inflatable toys to underwater cameras to waterproof pouches, if you want to have the ultimate summer these are the products you need to add to cart. The best part? They’re all under $65, so you can enjoy the warm weather while shopping on a budget.
BEST BEACH ACCESSORIES
AMMSUN Umbrella Hanging Hook, Amazon Australia, RRP $34.96
Convenience at the top of your list? Do you hate it when sand gets all over your belongings? This clever hanging hook that attaches to your beach umbrella is one of the best ideas we’ve seen for keeping things organised at the beach – and it’s under $20.
It’s racked up almost 1500 five star reviews from customers on the Amazon site, with the gadget being described as a “great idea”, “easy to install, very handy” and a “perfect solution”.
This compact and sturdy beach hook fits onto your umbrella and instantly creates hanging space for your bags, towels, swimmers and more. It keeps everything off the ground and away from the sand – because we all know how annoying that can be.
It offers an adjustable and universal size, so no matter what umbrella you have, this hanging hook will fit onto it perfectly.
Trekology Portable Chair, Amazon Australia, $49.99
Hate the sand? You need to invest in a portable chair, and this one from Amazon is our top pick. It’s racked up almost 4000 ratings on the site, and it’s been described as a “great supportive chair”.
The Trekology Portable Chair offers amazing back support, while still being super lightweight and compact. Other cool features include easy assembly, breathable mesh panels and a storage bag included.
Hap Tim Store Soft Cooler Bag, Amazon Australia, RRP $59.99
If you’re preparing an arrangement of snacks and drinks for the beach, you don’t want to forget a cooler bag. This one in particular is made to keep everything that goes inside it cold and fresh. The design is leak proof, allows for easy access and is also completely collapsible for easy storage.
Triple Tree Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Amazon Australia, from $17
Nobody wants a warm drink when it’s scorching hot at the beach – so invest in a stainless steel bottle to keep your drinks cold, no matter the weather.
The stainless steep cap is designed to be leak-proof, and the bottle itself is also BPA free. We also love the convenient mouth hole, as it’s big enough for you to pop in ice cubes, or maybe even some fruit to create flavoured water.
Sonnenberg Waterproof Phone/Wallet Pouch, Catch, $7.99
With over 120 reviews and an average score of 4.5 out of 5, the Sonnenberg Waterproof Pouch is something you’re going to want to add to your shopping cart. Designed to keep personal belongings safe and out of water’s way, this pouch fits phones, wallets, keys and more.
The clear case also offers a neck strap with locking barrel for easy access and transportation.
WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO BRING TO THE BEACH?
There is nothing worse than getting to the beach and realising you’ve forgotten your sunscreen … or your water bottle … or worse, your beach towel!
To prevent that from happening, we’ve rounded up the must-have necessities to bring with you to the beach.
- Beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hats + sunglasses
- Change of clothes
- Beach tent or umbrella
- Thongs/sandals
- Snacks
Don’t forget that you’ll need something to transport all your gear across the beach – especially if it’s busy and your parking spot is further away than you’d like. You can carry a beach bag for the essentials – but something like a beach trolley is great to hold your bag, beach toys, cooler bag and more. Check out this roundup of the best beach trolleys to make your day trip a breeze.
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