My Beach Trunk
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Here is my list of trunk essentials that I never take out of my SUV. You never know when the beach will call you. Here is how to be ready to answer that call any time.
I love beach gear. And all the better if I can hook beach bags on my shoulders and my chair on my back (my chair has backpack straps) to make one trip from my car to the sand.
Towels. I always keep my microfiber towel in my truck. it is light and water-absorbent
Beach blanket. It may seem redundant to bring a blanket if you bring a few towels, but it’s not. A blanket provides a wide and clean surface, at least until it gets sandy. My favorite is Gunn and Swain.
Beach chairs. Actually, I keep my beach chair in my car year-round. You never know when you might need a portable chair. My Cape Cod Beach chair has my logo embroidered on it.
Yeti Cooler. Lightweight but still loaded with high-performance insulation features, Yeti soft coolers are great for on the go.
Hat and sunglasses. I keep spare sunglasses in my car’s console. These are important even if you aren’t planning a day at the beach.
A hoodie. On a hot summer day, it’s easy to forget that the beach may be windy and that temperatures drop in the evening. I always have a hoodie or two in my trunk.
Change of clothing. Again, you never know. Maybe dinner out sounds good after swimming and sunning. And personally, I don’t like driving home in a wet bathing suit.
Beach bag. This is where I keep the extra bathing suits, rainbow flip flops, sunscreen, chapstick, Yeti tumblers, and an extra trash bag.
Beach Bub Umbrella. This is the number one umbrella. That is my opinion. It can withstand winds up to 35 miles per hour and is easy to put up. A beach umbrella provides shade, lowers ambient temperatures, and blocks UV rays.
Pet gear. We always pack a collapsible water bowl, bottled water, and treats.
Baby Powder. This is my favorite hack. Baby powder, or talcum powder, is one of the best ways to remove stubborn sand from in-between your toes, and other areas of the body. Simply air dry a bit after getting out of the water then vigorously apply baby powder to any area where sand is still sticking before getting into the car.
Cash. Keep a little cash in the console or glove compartment. Beach food vendors and parking lots don’t always take credit cards.