Selecting and Organizing Your Beach Bag

Beach bags should be large & lightweight. Even when you travel light, you’ll need at least a few towels and t-shirts. Avoid any unnecessary hardware on the bag that would weigh it down.

Use brightly colored cosmetic bags for smaller items that you want to keep dry such as your money, cell phones, keys, lip glass, band aides, hair ties etc.

Carry only what you truly need. Bags get heavy, so eliminate what’s unnecessary. You might want one sunblock for your face & one for your body, but you don’t need more then that. You may want to leave your wallet at home and just bring cash, ID, and a credit card.

Keep essentials stocked. Leave the sunblock and lip balm packed in the beach bag, so you can be ready for a day at the beach in minutes.

Plastic bags can comes in handy. Use one for dry clothes, one for sunblock (in case it drips), and a few empty ones for wet bathing suits. They’re also great for keeping your book, magazines, or kindle dry!

Let your children carry some of the load. Even young children can tote water toys, a shovel/pail, and blow up rafts.

Baby powder isn’t just for babies. It’s the best way to rub the sand off your body before traveling home.