7 Best Products You Need For The Beach In 2022
Make every beach trip a breeze with these affordable and practical essentials. From sand free towels to beach trolleys, we’ve found the best options to buy now.
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Australian summer means many – many – trips to the beach.
Given that we spend so much time on the sand in the warmer months, it makes sense to ensure you’ve got everything you need to make your beach visits memorable and enjoyable for all.
To save you the trouble, we’ve done the research on all the best beach essentials you need to have the ultimate summer.
Keep on scrolling to see our selection of beach essentials including top sellers and highly rated options to suit all budgets.
BEST BEACH BAGS
Beach Bag XXL, Amazon, $112.80
With more than 1400 five-star reviews, this beach tote from Amazon is the number one bestseller in the canvas and beach tote category and has plenty of features to write home about.
Made from waterproof canvas-like fabric, the bag has a water-repellent inside lining making it perfect for storing wet swimmers or snorkelling equipment and has two outside pockets big enough to carry drink bottles. Sturdy enough to carry up to 10 kilos, shoppers report it can easily fit “four extra large towels” along with your other beach gear.
BEST BEACH ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
AMMSUN Umbrella Hanging Hook, Amazon, $15.75
If you like to stay organised and as sand-free as possible at the beach, this clever hanging hook that attaches to your beach umbrella is an absolute essential. Coming in under $20, it’s also a steal. Offering an adjustable and universal size, it instantly creates hanging space for your bags, towels, swimmers and more while keeping everything off the ground and away from the sand.
It’s racked up almost 1500 five star reviews on Amazon, with customers describing it as a “great idea”, “easy to install, very handy” and a “perfect solution”.
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BEST SAND FREE BEACH TOWELS
Sorrentina Velour Beach Towel, Canningvale, $29.99 (RRP $59.99)
This colourful striped option is perfect for summer with it’s bright tones. Made from 100 per cent combed cotton, the velour side repels sand while the terry side is absorbent to help you dry off after a dip.
BEST BEACH TENTS
CoolCabanas Beach Shelter, BCF, $189.99
The best-selling CoolCabanas Beach Shelter offers 50+ UPF protection from the sun, eight internal pockets to keep things out of the sand and sun and a compact fold-up design.
It’s also racked up more than 120 reviews on BCF, with an average score of 4.8 out of 5. One five-star reviewer said it’s of “great quality, easy to assemble” and they “wish we had bought it sooner”.
BEST BEACH UMBRELLAS
Sport-Brella Vented Canopy Umbrella, Amazon Australia, from $71.28
If you can’t decide between an umbrella or a beach tent – this genius hybrid model is your best bet.
You can set it up as a traditional umbrella using the centre pole or you can lean it over and the canopy folds out to become a generous sized beach dome. The canopy is supported by steel ribs and there are anchors and there are two wind vents at the top and zippered windows for good airflow.
It has almost 1000 five-star global reviews on Amazon, with buyers saying it’s easy to put up and take down, lightweight to carry and just as useful for keeping out rain.
BEST BEACH TROLLEYS
Wanderer Quad Fold Beach Cart, $169.99, BCF
This collapsible beach cart from BCF has a 4.2 star rating and more than 420 five star ratings from BCF customers, with one calling it an “outdoor fun game changer”. While some shoppers said they had issues with product quality, many said it was ideal for lugging all the gear a family needs for a day out. This model is 90cm x 50cm x 62 cm and has a weight limit of 110kg. Many reviewers said the larger sized wheels meant the beach cart could be pulled across sand and the wheels can also be removed for easier storage. It is a bulky item so check the shipping costs when you order or you can opt for click and collect if you live near a BCF store.
BEST BEACH TOWELS
Beach Towel, Sheridan, $53.99 (RRP $89.99)
If you’re looking to heighten your towel game, Sheridan stocks some of the most gorgeous prints and fabrics with this Cancun style a particular standout. They all have an oversized silhouette, 100x180cm, offering both comfort and the utmost versatility. The vivid colours will be unparalleled by any other towel on the sand.
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