Tote these ten quirky items along on your next sun and sand trip.
I love gadgets and items that make travel better, no matter how odd, quirky, or even goofy they seem. Check out these items for your next breach trip.
Turtleback Sand Coasters ($17)
Don’t want your beverage bottle or can to topple? Use a cupholder—just stick one of these colorful beach coasters into the sand.
Wekapo Sandproof Beach Blanket ($39)
How annoying is it to lay your blanket on the beach only to have it covered in sand 10 minutes later? Thank the military for this solution. Troops needed a helicopter landing pad that wouldn’t get clogged with sand and dirt when the wind-blowing airships landed. They developed a woven polyurethane fabric that filtered sand one way. This beach blanket is a smaller version of the helicopter landing pad; as soon as grains of sand land on it, they fall through and can’t work their way up again. The carry bag is a bonus. (And yes, the Photoshopping couldn’t be worse.)
Solar Buddies Refillable Roll On Sunscreen Sponge Applicator Pack ($23)
Add your own sunscreen to this refillable sponge applicator. Makes your lotion of choice super easy to apply, especially on wriggling toddlers!
HyperGo Body Wipes ($10)
A quick swipe of these gets rid of the sand, salt, and sweat that accumulate after a long day at the beach. Biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and available in a variety of sizes, they moisturize without leaving a sticky residue and are alcohol-free.
ALVABABY Waterproof Wet Bag ($10)
These water-resistant pouches are marketed as diaper bags for cloth diapers, but I can use them for mya wet swimsuit, to separate dirty items from the rest of my beach bag, or to protect my phone and other valuables from water and sand.
Icy Cool TSA Approved Neoprene Caddy ($11)
These bags keep those things you don’t want exposed to the heat—phone, snacks, medications, lipstick—shaded and cool. Simply freeze the inserts and place them in the lining of the bag.
Vitrix Kitchenware Bottle Caps ($7)
Use one of these bottle stoppers to seal and save your drink while on the beach. Each comes in a different color, so you know whose bottle is whose. One size fits most beer, wine, water, juice, and sports drinks bottles.
SAFEGO Portable Indoor/Outdoor Lock Box Safe with Key and Combination Access ($50)
Secure your valuables—phone, keys, wallet—to your beach chair, sunshade, or cooler with this portable lockbox. Access is via key or three-digit custom combination code. The flexible steel cable is adjustable and there are four colors to choose from.
Beach Sandy Sand Remover ($25)
This brush set removes sand from your body and belongings after a long day at the beach so you won’t track anything back to your car or house. A microfiber towel bag is included.
Mermaid Tail Monofin ($75 adults; $35 kids)
I’ve trained in a pool with a monofin; I wish mine had looked like this instead of boring black. This is perfect for the mermaid-wannabes (adults and kids) in your life.
Twist’s Take: Tuck any of these ten into your tote on your next beach trip.
