By Shannon Serpette
A day at the beach can require a lot of gear. You may want to bring a towel, sunblock, a water bottle, your phone, shades, and some reading material with you. You’ll want to carry as much as you can so you can maximize your time in the sand – and that requires a heavy-duty beach bag.
Here are our top picks for trusty beach bags you may want on your shoulder.
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This bad boy has nine pockets, including eight exterior ones, so you can quickly and easily spot what you need without ransacking through your whole bag. With this beach bag, you can keep often-grabbed items highly visible by sticking them in all the outside pockets. GET IT HERE.
If you need a waterproof bag that will keep all your gear dry and go with you on your water-based adventures, this Marchway bag might be the answer. If it gets away from you, the bag will float, so you don’t lose everything. GET IT HERE.
When you need a bag that can be used for more than just beach days, the Red Suricata bag is a good option. This breathable mesh bag can double as a grocery bag that will help you cut down on your plastic bag consumption levels. It’s cute enough to use for overnight trips, too. GET IT HERE.
Mesh bags are a good option for the beach because they won’t trap the sand, and if they get wet, they will dry fast. This backpack is lightweight and has comfortable shoulder straps for carrying. GET IT HERE.
This bag is so huge that it will suit anyone who is packing for multiple people or who like to bring everything they might need with them to the beach. It even comes with a bottle opener and a built-in key holder. GET IT HERE.
The bag can also hold multiple towels and has enough pocket room for the little things like sunblock, phones, and sunglasses. GET IT HERE.
If you’d rather use a mat than a towel when you’re at the beach, this three-in-one set has you covered. You’ll get the tote, a beach mat, and a small cooler. The cooler can hold up to 12 cans, and the double shoulder straps make it a cinch to carry. GET IT HERE.
SHANNON SERPETTE is an award-winning journalist, having received 10 Illinois Press Association writing awards across a wide variety of categories. An avid metal detectorist, Shannon spends most of her vacations at the beach searching for buried treasure. Follow her daily adventures on Twitter.
