The 10 Best beach essentials
Everything you need beside the seaside
Wednesday 18 July 2012
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1. John Lewis Beach Huts towel
£18, johnlewis.com
Generous and featuring maritime stripes and a fun, coastal design – just what you need to get you in the mood for a day at the beach.
2. Y-Ply neck
£29.95, craftmarketcorner.co.uk
Reading a bulky book on the beach all day is hard, so get one of these clever neck rests-cum-seats and say goodbye to pain.
3. Big Jambox
£259.99, jawbone.com
If you have a spare bob or two and a wide expanse of beach where there is no-one to annoy, this portable speaker has astounding sound quality.
4. Gelert Newton padded lounger chair
£54.99, gelert.com
Easy to carry and ultra-comfortable and if you're not keen on the design, Gelert has plenty of alternatives.
5. Sony Reader
£129, sony.co.uk
This is thinner than rivals and boasts a responsive touch screen. It's also the world's first eReader that allows you to borrow eBooks wirelessly from public libraries.
6. Caribee Nice '*' Cool backpack with cooler
£35, caribee-uk.com
Coolbags tend to be bulky and difficult to carry. These have a built-in coolbox to keep your water and sandwiches cool.
7. Early Learning Centre clear bucket set
£4.80, elc.co.uk
There is perhaps no better or simpler beach day pleasure than building sandcastles. This comes with sea moulds and tools.
8. Cath Kidston Spot Open tote bag
£48, cathkidston.co.uk
Durable, roomy and on sale. The wipe-clean oilcloth means a few splashes of sea water won't spoil it. Stylish too.
9. Kathmandu picnic rug
£8.99, kathmandu.co.uk
This has a fleece face with water-resistant backing and rolls up into a compact carry bag. All you need now is sun, sea and sand – oh and some ham sandwiches.
10. GLTC UV folding umbrella
£28, gltc.co.uk
This protects little ones from harmful UV rays, is easy to transport and only measures 75cm when fully collapsed.
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