Your Beach Packing List

Sand, surf, sun — that’s all you need for the perfect vacation, right? Wrong. Once you’ve picked out your swimsuit and loaded up your beach bag with your favorite sunscreen, shades and snacks.

consider these 10 products that will not only elevate your average day at the beach, but also make lugging them down to the shore more stylish than ever.

First one down to the beach pitches the tent. Thanks to its smart design, you can tote Aussie brand Lovin’ Summer’s beach tent on your shoulder and assemble it yourself — making you the envy of all the other early birds struggling to put up their tents.

BY SARA GILLIAM