1Dock & Bay quick-dry beach towel
Big cotton beach towels stay damp and full of sand all day. Dock & Bay's towels are made from recycled microfibre, so sand shakes straight off and they dry in no time. They fold into a small pouch that leaves room in the bag, and the bright stripes look great on the sand.
Pros
- Sand shakes off.
- Dries fast.
- Packs into a small pouch.
Cons
- Feels different from a fluffy cotton towel.
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2Helinox Beach Chair
Most folding beach chairs are heavy and sink into the sand. Helinox's version packs into a bag the size of a rolled towel, weighs under 2kg and has wide, flat feet that stay put on sand. The tall back means they can actually lean back with a book.
Pros
- Light and packs small.
- Feet don't sink in sand.
- High supportive back.
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3Bose SoundLink Flex speaker (2nd Gen)
Music makes a beach day, and this little Bose sounds bigger than it looks. It's fully waterproof and dustproof, floats if it's dropped in the sea and lasts about 12 hours. It adjusts its sound depending on whether it's standing up, lying down or hanging from a bag.
Pros
- Waterproof and floats.
- 12-hour battery.
- Clear, full sound.
Cons
- Not for use while swimming.
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4Spikeball Original set
Spikeball is the game everyone ends up joining on the beach. Two teams of two bounce the ball off a small round net, and it's easy to learn and seriously competitive. It sets up in a minute on sand, grass or indoors and comes in a carry bag.
Pros
- Fun for all ages.
- Sets up in minutes.
- Works on sand and grass.
Cons
- The original comes with one ball, so get spares.
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5Discraft UltraStar 175g disc
Cheap frisbees wobble and drop. The UltraStar is the proper 175g disc used for Ultimate, and it flies straight and far even in a sea breeze. It's a small, inexpensive gift that gets used every beach trip.
Pros
- Flies far and straight.
- Standard Ultimate weight.
- Inexpensive.
Cons
- Hard to catch for very small kids.
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What to buy someone who loves the beach
Beach lovers want kit that's light and handles sand. The best gifts for beach lovers are a quick-dry towel, a packable beach chair, a waterproof speaker and a game like Spikeball or a good disc. Think about how far they usually walk from the car.
How we picked these gifts for beach lovers
We picked each product for what beach lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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