Sawyer Products 20 Picaridin Insect Repellent
Sawyer Products 20 Picaridin Insect Repellent

41 Beach Essentials: The Ultimate List


Nothing beats a hot summer day at the beach. All you really need is a towel and a pair of sunglasses to have a killer beach day, but there’s a whole ton of gear that can be a blast to bring along. When you’re hitting the beach for a full day with the family or with friends, it’s always fun to come prepared to play, eat and lounge to the max.

We’ve put together a top list of some seriously rad beach items to bring along with you this summer to the salt and sand. The beach is a place of both play and of pure tranquility, so we’ve included items that will both add excitement to your beach day as well as some gear that will assist you in winding allll the way down.

Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin

Our Review



Depending on where you beach, insect repellent might be an absolute must.

Sawyer Product’s Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin is a great family-friendly option for bug defense that repels against mosquitos, gnats, sand flies ticks, chiggers and more.

The formula won’t damage, discolor or harm clothing, fabrics, fishing line or sunglasses, so it’s a great effective alternative to some of those nasty, DEET dominant formulas! When the bugs come out but you’re not ready to pack it up, your beach day can go on with a bit of Sawyer’s Repellent!

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