While most of my time throughout the summer is admittedly spent hiding from the heat, I do enjoy the occasional trip to the pool, lake and even beach. I live in a unique area of the country where I find myself very close to many beautiful mountain lakes and only about 3 hours away from the coast. But since we're in the South, neighborhood pools are dotted around in every major community.
Last year I made it a mission to always have a fully packed pool/beach/lake bag so I could just grab and go if I wanted a day by the water. There are a few essentials that are tried and true and a few I actually couldn't live without.
Here's my roundup:
Waterproof Pool & Beach Bags
While I love the aesthetic of straw market bags they are impractical around water and splashing. I wanted a neutral, easy to carry, waterproof, washable bag that held everything I needed. Amazon came through for me with exactly what I needed. I've had it for a year now and it still looks in perfect condition.
But in case you're looking for something different, I've also linked a few other beautiful options below:
- Amazon Mesh Beach Bag - $17.99
- Tuckernuck Sport Bag – $60
- Baggu Checked Bag - $42
- Insulated Beach Tote – $14
- Bogg Bag – $90
The Fast Drying Towel
For Christmas last year, I received the gift of a beautiful, high quality towel for the sauna, pool, beach, etc. I never knew how nice it would be to have a nice towel, but it seriously makes all the difference. You can turn it into a cushion poolside, it dries swiftly in the summer sun, and doesn't hold onto the scents of summer. It's truly a game changer.
A Few Classic Towels:
The One Piece Swimming Suit
Generally when I'm in a very public place I generally prefer to wear one piece swimming suits. I find them elegant and easy to wear for all activities. Some of my favorites have been from J.Crew and I'm always on the hunt for chic and elegant one piece swimming suits to have on hand. Some of my favorites for this season include:
Pool & Beach Accessories
I asked on Threads what are essentials items for the pool & beach and I got some fantastic answers! Here were some of the top replies: