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The Best Way to Pack a Beach Bag

  By  Nora Battle
Eagle's Beachwear Myrtle Beach SC

Before you head out to enjoy the 60 miles of coastline in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, rethink the way you pack your beach bag. By packing only the necessities and by packing them smartly, you’ll cut down on the time it takes to get to the beach and enjoy it more once you’re there.

  • Roll your towel and/or blanket tightly. Slide it into your beach bag vertically, so you’ll be able to pull it out of your bag first.
  • Heavier items are best suited for the bottom of your beach bag. Things like a book and water bottle should go in first.
  • Keep items that tend to make messes—like sunscreen—in a plastic bag or cosmetic bag to protect from spills.
  • Assuming you plan on wearing your bathing suit and cover up to the beach, roll up a change of clothes for later and add a beach hat to the bag. Pack an extra plastic bag for your wet suit when you leave, if you plan on changing.
  • Protect electronics by putting them in their cases and then inside a plastic bag. Also inside that bag it’s smart to include other smaller items like your sunglasses and/or sunglasses case.
  • Instead of taking your entire wallet out onto the beach, it’s easier to just take the basics: cash, a driver’s license and your ATM card. The same rule applies to your keys. All should be kept in a waterproof container or plastic bag, and it’s best to store them in a separate zippered compartment.

By simplifying your beach bag packing technique, you increase your chances of being able to completely relax and unwind once seaside.

Shelbi Ankiewicz
Shelbi Ankiewicz is a senior at Coastal Carolina University studying communication, journalism, and intercultural studies. She is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, but has resided in Myrtle Beach for 14 years. She is the Editor-in-Chief of CCU's student newspaper, The Chanticleer, and is a member of a two-year leadership program called the Wall Fellows. Shelbi enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling to major cities in the SouthEast, and attending concerts. In her free time you can find her hanging out with her frenchton bulldog, Oma, or visiting the local trails Myrtle Beach has to offer.