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10 best beach bags

Keep your belongings sand-free and safe in sun with one of these stylish and practical carriers

Kate Hilpern

Thursday 26 June 2014 06:00 BST

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After a beach bag for your summer getaway? Read on to find our favourites that this season has to offer. We’ve made sure they are all large enough for all your essentials (book, towel, sunnies etc), relaxed enough for the sand, yet smart enough to use when you get home too.

You’ll find something across every price range, from the Dunelm Mill’s Blue Newhaven Bag (£5.99) up to Barbour British Waterway Shopper (£63) - and lots in between.

Click on the gallery to see the IndyBest buys

Verdict:

We love the quirky chic of the Ripcurl Haleiwa Beach Bag. Meanwhile, our favourite wipe-clean option is the Barbour British Waterway Shopper.

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1. Ripcurl Haleiwa Beach Bag, £39.99

2. Damart Beach Bag, £17

3. New Look Clear Beach Bag with Leopard Print Removable Pouch, £19.99

4. Cath Kidston Big Spot Beach Bag, £40

5. Pia Rossini Weave Tote, £45

6. Barbour British Waterway Shopper, £89.95

7. Nkuku Fairtrade Makundi Stripe Tote, £39.95

8. Dunelm Mill Blue Newhaven Bag, £5.99