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It’s the only beach bag I’ve used in years.
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real simple / tyler rowland
Summer is my favorite season and I’ve been counting down beach days every day for as long as I can remember. I love reading at the beach and truly believe that long walks on the sand are one of the best ways to relieve the stress I’m feeling. But all of this doesn’t ignore one of the biggest pitfalls about my favorite places. wherever. However, I have found at least one solution to this annoying problem. It’s a beach bag for under $50 that you can buy on Amazon.
After taking countless canvas bags to the beach and constantly being frustrated that my bags were always covered in a thin coating of sand, I decided it was time for a change a few years ago. I was looking for a beach bag large enough to hold all my necessities such as books, water bottles and cell phones. But our biggest goal was to find something that was cute, waterproof, and sand-proof.
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buy: $46; amazon.com.
The Scout Daytripper measures 19 x 11.5 x 9 inches with a 10 inch shoulder strap and comes in 10 different patterns. The bottom is reinforced and the entire bag is made from 100% cotton twill. But unlike other canvas and cotton bags I’ve used in the past, this one is “thermally laminated with a water-resistant coating,” according to the brand. It is soft (not soft) and resistant to dirt such as water and sand. This is a game changer at the beach where water, sand and dirt are inevitable.
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buy: $46; amazon.com.
Another thing that helps me keep the things I store inside safe is the zipper, which has never felt like there isn’t enough space in the bag. It protects everything you store from sand that might blow away. It’s truly the Mary Poppins of beach bags and can hold up to 50 pounds. This is likely why the brand emphasizes the ideal size to be used as a gym bag or overnight bag. It’s also the perfect size for a flight personal item.
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buy: $50; amazon.com.
If you’re tired of getting sand and salt water in your bag, it’s time to try something new. Before you officially hit the beach, get your Scout Daytripper while Amazon has it in stock. All patterns from just $46. I spent days at my favorite place and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made.
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