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- Anchors
Anchors for abseiling are sometimes made with trees or boulders, using webbing and cordellete, or also with rock climbing equipment, such as nuts, hexes and spring-loaded camming…
- 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.
- Body board
A short board for riding small waves lying down. Fun for beginners and children.
- Boots / climbing shoes
Boots or other sturdy footwear with good grips may be worn, especially climbing shoes. [Wikipedia]
- Bucket and spade
For building sandcastles: easy to buy at almost any beach.
- Climbing harness
A climbing harness is often used around the waist to secure the descender. A comfortable climbing harness is important for descents that may take many hours.[Wikipedia]
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- 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.
- Gloves
Gloves protect hands from the rope and from hits with the wall. They are mainly used by recreational abseilers, industrial access practitioners, adventure racers and military as…
- Goggles
Protect your eyes from salt and chlorine and let you see clearly under water.
- Helmets
Helmets may be worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. A light source may be mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free in unlit areas. [Wikipedia]
- 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.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Picnic or beach blanket
A blanket with a waterproof underside for picnics on grass or sand.