It’s All in the Bag: What to Pack in Your Beach Bag This Summer

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Beach days are the best days. Don’t you agree?

Julie here today, and a long day spent at the beach is certainly one of my favorite pastimes. And if you’re going to spend hours in the sun on the sand you definitely want to be prepared. You want to make sure your beach bag is packed with all the essentials.

What to Pack in Your Beach Bag

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Sunscreen – First and foremost, safety! Do not forget sunscreen, folks. I always have a body sunscreen, face sunscreen, and lip balm with SPF on hand. It might sound like a little much, but I like having a specific one for my face to prevent breakouts, and lips can get very chapped from a day in the sun!

Sunglasses – You’re likely already wearing your sunglasses when you get to the beach, but if not, make sure you pack a pair. You want to protect your eyes and, of course, look stylish.

Beach Blanket – You never know when or if you’ll need a beach blanket, so it’s always good to bring one. Whether you lay on it, use it as a towel, or to wrap yourself in if it gets chilly, it’s a versatile item to bring with!

Smaller Bag / Cosmetics Bag – I always like to have a smaller bag / pouch within my beach bag for the smaller items (i.e. lip balm, hand sanitizer, headphones, etc) so they’re easy to access, and if you end up changing out of a wet bathing suit, you have the option of putting it in the smaller bag, as well.

Book – Of course you need a beach read for the beach! It doesn’t necessarily have to be a “beach read,” but I, personally, enjoy light hearted reads during the summer.

Hat – Whether to protect your face or to throw on over beach hair, a hat is of utmost importance!

Shop the beach bag pictured above, here!

What do you always carry in your beach bag? Let us know in the comments below!

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About Julie Weinstein

Julie Lauren is a podcaster, writer, and author. She went to college for fashion merchandising and upon graduating in 2008 she started working in the fashion industry (Intermix followed by Oscar de la Renta) followed by working with Petra Nemcova. Julie started her blog (originally titled “from prosecco to plaid”) in 2011 as well as freelance writing, and she still writes at her website julielauren.com and on various websites. Her first book, "Oops!" came out in 2015 and it’s an insider’s guide to dating, sex, and relationships in your 20s, and she’s currently working on a novel. Her podcast "Hashtag No Filter" launched in January of 2018 and is all about real conversations with real people. No sugar coating and no BS. Her guests include comedians, reality stars, actors, entrepreneurs, and other inspiring and funny men and women. Aside from her own brand, she works with select clients on their social media, content creation, influencer management, and overall brand strategy and partnerships.

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