Why You Should Use a Reusable Tote as a Beach Bag
The perfect beach day starts with the right gear. A reusable tote bag offers style, convenience, durability, and enough room for all your beach essentials.
The beach bag, it's a vital part of the beachgoing experience. Tons of Americans love the beach. But while the sun, the sand, and the sweet sweet ocean are all the main attractions of the beach, you're not going to be enjoying mother nature the whole time.
You need food to sustain you, books to enrich you if you get bored, water to make sure that you don't dehydrate, and suntan lotion to make sure that your beach day doesn't turn out painful. You might even bring along a few games to play with friends.
All of these things must be stored in a bag for the beach, preferably sand proof bags. But exactly what sort of bag are you supposed to use for this purpose?
We argue that a reusable tote bag is the best sort of bag you could bring to the beach. Keep reading to learn why.
They Look Great
Of course, you could head to that little shop by the beach and buy the first sand proof bag that you can find. It'll probably even have some awful tacky beach saying on it, like "life's a beach". This bag will most certainly be tacky, and won't live up to the expectations of your outfit.
By contrast, take a look at our New Adventures Manatee Organic Bag. The compass with the manatee in the middle is the perfect design to communicate your love of the beach without going overboard.
It works as a beach bag, but it'll work in other situations too.
The color is perfect as well, going with any light or white-based beach outfit. We can just imagine it pairing perfectly with a great light pair of sandals and a large sun hat.
Keep in mind that a visit to the beach isn't all about the beach itself. You're most likely going to be interacting with people. You're going to want to look your best.
However, you can't throw away practicality. This bag, while also being beautiful looking, has a six-gallon capacity and a flat bottom.
Beach Style Tip
A tote bag transitions easily from the beach to lunch, shopping, sightseeing, or a waterfront dinner. That's one reason it remains a favorite beach accessory year after year.
You Can Wash Them
Yes, it's important to take a good-looking bag to the beach. However, you don't want to take something that you can't wash.
A bag that's going to the beach is going to get dirty and sandy. There's a good chance that it might get wet or covered in food as well. It's simply part of the experience.
For this purpose, you're going to want a bag that can be easily washed.
Yes, that means your new Gucci bag is going to stay at home. However, it doesn't mean you need to walk out of your house with a burlap sack.
Just check out our Pink Pattern Beach Bag. It's the perfect accessory to go with any feminine beach outfit. And it's washable.
Though this bag has a fashionable exterior, it's durable and will be able to handle whatever you throw at it.
You might be tempted to simply throw your backpack on and call it a day. However, there are so many pockets, seams, and compartments in a backpack that getting all the sand out can become a frustrating task.
This bag has one large opening designed for convenience. Clearing it out is simple, and washing it helps remove anything that doesn't belong there.
They're Sized Well
Size is important when it comes to a beach bag.
It's a classic beach mistake to arrive with a bag that's too small. While it might be tempting to pack light, packing too light can leave you at a loss when you want to bring that new giant book to the beach along with your headphones, towel, water bottle, snacks, and sweater.
By the same token, you want to make sure you don't wind up taking a bag that's too large.
You're not moving, after all.
A bag that's too large won't get in the way quite the same way that a bag that's too small will, but it'll still become cumbersome and unnecessary.
A tote bag is the perfect size to take to the beach. It's the perfect balance between function and fashion, big enough to carry everything you need, but compact enough to complement your outfit.
Typical Beach Tote Essentials
- Beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Book or magazine
- Phone and wallet
- Snacks
- Extra clothing
- Sunglasses
You Can Carry Two of Them
Two totes are better than one. Okay, that might not always be true, but at the end of the day, you might wind up carrying two bags.
This list advises you to take quite a lot of things to take to the beach.
If you have kids, friends who forgot to bring bags, gadgets, beach toys, extra towels, or changes of clothing, you might wind up carrying more than one bag can comfortably hold.
This is where tote bags shine.
Because they're lightweight and easy to carry over a shoulder, carrying two of them is much easier than carrying multiple bulky bags.
One tote can hold personal items while the other carries snacks, towels, beach toys, or extra gear.
Family Beach Day Tip
Many families use one tote for food and drinks and a second tote for towels, sunscreen, and beach gear. Staying organized makes the entire day easier.
A Tote Bag is the Best Beach Bag
No matter how you look at it, a fashionable tote bag is one of the best beach bags available.
They're stylish, washable, durable, perfectly sized, and versatile enough for almost any beach outing.
Better yet, you'll continue using your tote long after your beach vacation ends. They work just as well for shopping trips, farmers markets, road trips, pool days, and everyday errands.
Don't hesitate to look great at the beach while staying organized and prepared.
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