How to Pack for a Trip to the Beach
Beach vacations can be both relaxing and invigorating. Remember to pack for sun exposure and for variable temperatures.
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Hats
- Sporty Hats
- Swimming Trunks
- Swimsuits
- Travel Clothes
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Aloe Vera
- Lip Balm
- Sunscreen
- Frisbees
- Beach Toys
- Water Bottles
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Pack sun protection products for your entire body: sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater), lip balm with sunscreen, and aloe vera gel for potential burns.
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Pack a hat with a wide brim to protect your face.
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Pack sunglasses with adequate UV protection.
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Bring a large sheet or blanket. It should be wide enough to cover adequate space but thin enough to fit into your beach bag.
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Take a refillable water bottle. Sun, sand and sea water are three of the most aggressively dehydrating forces.
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Take enough beach toys to keep everyone occupied between swims and naps. Smashball sets and Frisbees fit neatly into large beach bags.
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Pack a long-sleeved overshirt and a thin pair of pants. When the sun goes down, the beach tends to cool off considerably.
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Tips & Warnings
Leave valuables at home. Sun and sand can wreak havoc on expensive jewelry, clothes and electronics.
Don't forget your beach reading.
If you begin to blister or feel faint, go inside immediately.
Seek medical attention if you become dizzy or nauseated.
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Comments
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mlhsmh
May 09, 2010
When going to the beach bring a quiet activity to do when the kids are napping or playing and you just want to relax. Bring something like a sewing project or a good book. The beach is the perfect place to relax. But don't forget that playing on the beach is equally cool!
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Jul 19, 2006
Bring enough water for the whole family - 2 bottles each.
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Jul 19, 2006
Bring enough water for the whole family - 2 bottles each.
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Jun 30, 2006
For our long vacation, we invested in a red wagon with the big SUV wheels and it was the best thing to haul everything in, and the big wheels allowed it to move across the sand. For the food, we bought a cooler with wheels and a handle. Both made it much easier to pack and leave after long days in the sun.
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Jun 30, 2006
Bring a little bleach with you if you plan on bringing home shells. Soak them in a little bleach water before packing them for home. Even the cleanest looking shells will stink when packed. The bleach will take away any bacteria and smell.
