Make Sure You Pack These Beach-Bag Essentials for the Long Weekend
How do you plan on spending the long weekend? If it’s by the beach (that’s how we’re spending it), you need to be packed with all the essentials. There’s nothing worse than making your way to the sand, only to realise you left your sunglasses in the car. Our tip? Pack your bag the night before, so you can get up and go to score the best spot on the sand.
Keep scrolling for the ten items to see you through the long weekend.
1. Tote Bag
2. Swimming Costume
A high neck one piece is the best way to take you to after-beach drinks. Just add a skirt and you're sorted!
3. Towel
Related: BBQ, Boat, Beach: The Three Outfits That Will See You Through the Long Weekend
4. Sandals
Leave the thongs at home and opt for leather sandals in case you make last minute dinner arrangements.
5. Sunglasses
6. Straw Hat
7. Portable Speakers
So you can listen to your favourite tunes while relaxing on the beach.
8. Sunscreen
Has sunburn ever been chic? No. And neither are wrinkles, so make sure you have a 50+ on hand at all times.
9. Book
That book you've been meaning to read for months? You've just been given a Tuesday off work. Use it wisely.
10. Lip Balm With SPF
Make sure you re-apply a few times throughout the day. It won't stay on between swims and sips of Aperol.
What are your ultimate beach essentials? Let us know what we might have missed in the comments below.
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