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Shade, dry storage, and easier beach days

Beach Weekend Gear Guide

A complete packing list for coastal weekends: shade, towels, phone protection, easy carry, and the small things that keep sand and water under control.

Packing list 01

Carry the beach day once, not six times

A wagon, towels, snacks, shade, and kid debris move in one pass, keeping the walk from the car easy.

Packing list 02

Shade and dry storage

Shade, phone protection, and dry storage keep sand and water out of the things that need to make it back to the hotel.

Packing list 03

Add the fun without overpacking

A few compact extras make sense when the destination has tide pools, boat docks, shell walks, or a long slow afternoon near the water.

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