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- Arm bands
Help small children stay afloat. They do not replace supervision.
- Beach bag
A roomy bag for towels, sun cream and water. Sand falls out of mesh bags easily.
- Beach Games
Ball, bats or boules for fun on the beach.
- Beach lounger
A portable lounger for beaches without sunbeds for hire.
- Beach tent
A small beach shelter for shade and protection from wind, ideal with children.
- Beach towel
A large, quick-drying towel for sand and sun lounger, separate from your shower towel.
- Beach Umbrella
Shade on the beach. Many beaches rent umbrellas, so check before you carry one.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Body board
A short board for riding small waves lying down. Fun for beginners and children.
- Bucket and spade
For building sandcastles: easy to buy at almost any beach.
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Cycling gloves
Padded gloves ease the pressure on your hands on long rides and protect them in a fall. Full fingers are better on mountain bike trails.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Flippers
Help you swim faster and with less effort when snorkelling or diving. Try them on before you buy.
- Folding chairs
Light folding chairs for the beach, campsite or riverside.
- Frisbee
A light disc for games on the beach or in the park.
- Goggles
Protect your eyes from salt and chlorine and let you see clearly under water.
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Ice packs
Freeze them the night before to keep your cool box cold for longer.
- Inflatable boat
For short trips on calm water near the shore. Check local rules and wear a life jacket.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Kite
A kite to fly on windy beaches. Keep away from people and power lines.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Lightweight Scarf
A light scarf protects against sun, dust and sand and covers your shoulders when needed.
- Lilo
An inflatable mattress for floating on the water. Stay close to the shore, wind can drift you out.
- Neoprene shoes
Protect your feet from rocks, reefs and cold water.
- Picnic or beach blanket
A blanket with a waterproof underside for picnics on grass or sand.
- Picnic set
Plates, cups and cutlery for meals outdoors. Reusable sets avoid waste.
- Pool shoes
Protect your feet from hot sand, sharp stones and sea urchins, and are good for shared showers.