Beach day packing checklist for an Aussie summer
Short answer: pack shade, seats, a cooler, a sand-free towel and water. Here is a checklist with the actual sizes so you can see what fits in the car.
1. Shade
Lazy Dayz 1.8m Tiltable Beach Umbrella - Makena: 150 cm span, 180 cm steel pole, 30° tilt, packs to 180 x 8 cm in a carry bag.
2. Somewhere to sit or lie
- 2 Pcs Foldable Beach Chair - Makena: 50 x 61 x 60 cm open, 16 cm thick folded, rated 120 kg+.
- Fold Up Beach Lounger - Makena: 58 x 58 x 175 cm unfolded, reclines.
- Fleece Picnic Rug - Makena: 150 x 135 cm, seats up to 4, folds to 30 x 20 x 10 cm.
3. Keep food and drinks cold
| Cooler | Capacity | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulated Cooler Tote | 8 L | 42 x 36 x 18 cm | Couples, short trips |
| Jumbo Cooler Backpack | 14 L, up to 10 cans, cold 6+ hours | 28 x 19.5 x 39.5 cm | Walking to the beach |
| Insulated Cooler Stool | 20 L, seats up to 100 kg | 28 x 28 x 33 cm | Seat plus esky |
| Jumbo Trolley Cooler | 25 L | 31.5 x 25 x 38 cm | Families, long carpark walks |
4. Towels
Sand Free Beach Towel: 80 x 160 cm microfibre (80% polyester, 20% polyamide), packs up to 70% smaller than a regular towel.
5. Water and cooling
- Spartan Drink Bottle 480ml: double-walled stainless steel.
- Water Spray Fan: refillable mist fan, AA batteries not included.
6. Games for the kids
- 28cm Jumbo Neon Beach Frisbee
- 12 Magnetic Silicone Water Bombs: 6 cm, reusable.
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